New ZealandCoronavirus warning to NZ schools: Keep students away for 14 daysAny at-risk children or teachers should stay away for 14 days.27 Jan 09:30 PM
EducationTroubled Kamo High School loses principalParents at Kamo High School told of principal's resignation a day before classes resume27 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEarly childhood teacher shortage as trainee numbers dropRegion to start school year with almost 40 early childhood job vacancies.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Kiwi mums and dads getting fleeced': Parents react to uniform price outrage"The schools have a monopoly and they all have different uniforms."24 Jan 10:15 PM
New ZealandSchool uniforms too expensive? Ministry investigates pricesThe ministry is investigating whether there are opportunities for reduced prices.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher shortage still critical in provincial areasTeacher shortage persists in some areas when schools reopen next week.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Asking for trouble': Stoush over new religious school on farmlandSchool would be in "the best place to market garden in the area".21 Jan 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat is the best age to start your child at school?A school principal says to parents: "You know your child best."17 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuBill offers chance to clarify karakia in schoolsEducation bill set to revive questions around karakia in schools.14 Jan 05:24 AM
New ZealandNCEA results go live: 140,000 students can see how they faredNZQA results have been released online this morning.13 Jan 06:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSarah Alexander: Pay all teachers the same or drop qualificationsComment: Kindergartens have pay parity with schools, not so early childcare centres. Why?13 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLosing our religion: Is this the end of religious lessons in schools?Education Minister Chris Hipkins says NZ is not ready for ban on religious instruction.12 Jan 04:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIn the red: Report reveals local schools in 'serious financial difficulty'Seven schools were flagged as being in 'serious financial difficulty' in 2018.03 Jan 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Very red' eyes: Childcare teachers had cannabis in their systems while at workOne turned up with bloodshot eyes.18 Dec 04:03 PM
PoliticsCash and high-fives from Labour Party conferenceLots of cash and high-fives from Labour Party conference held in Whanganui.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMinistry steps in to assist Helensville Primary SchoolA Limited Statutory Manager appointed after requests for help from school's board.16 Dec 06:43 AM
New ZealandBullying, truancy and bad behaviour: Why Kiwi schools are laggingThe report is described as "sobering" and our bullying rates a "national disgrace".03 Dec 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEducationSchool donations scheme aims to ease pressure on families - most Whanganui schools opt inThe majority of schools in the Whanganui region have opted in.29 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool used language funds for Hawaii tripClendon Park School spent $14,580 of Māori language funding on a trip to Hawaii.28 Nov 05:20 AM
New ZealandNCEA level 2 maths debacle: Education Minister demands answersEducation Minister says the error should not have happened with a robust system.25 Nov 08:17 PM
New ZealandNCEA maths exam mistake: MP calls for reviewNational Party calls for review of NCEA exam setting.24 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandFamily of 13-year-old who died at school hit by 'distressing' commentsStudent who collapsed and died had an undiagnosed medical condition.21 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandHalf of Kiwis flunk general knowledge questions - test yourselfHalf of NZ adults don't know basic facts in science, maths, history and geography.18 Nov 09:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: The curious collab - a Nat MP and a Labour MinisterCOMMENT: The two former head prefects were always destined for success.15 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Zoning the pinch point in education changesEditorial: Enrolment restrictions will be the test but there may be beneficial spinoffs.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe great school shake-up: What does it mean for you?New rules may force more students to attend their local schools.12 Nov 04:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Why Chris Hipkins is top of the classChris Hipkins turns an electoral liability into a presentable plan, writes Audrey Young.12 Nov 05:56 AM
New ZealandPlucky Kiwi hires John Key, unveils global online high school planCrimson Consulting hires Sir John Key and launches global online high school.07 Nov 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationWhy some Rotorua schools are turning down extra funding"It's ridiculous ... it has not been thought through by anyone."03 Nov 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMeasles threat to NCEA examsUnvaccinated students exposed to measles may not be able to sit NCEA exams.01 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPrincipal quits as parents, teachers split into warring factionsMatipo School principal resigns after parents split into warring factions.31 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandStaff shortages: Schools hiring 'teachers of last resort'In 2020, there's a forecasted shortfall of 1000 teachers.31 Oct 07:42 AM
EducationTertiary education boost for Taupō with new polytech campusToi Ohomai Taupō is moving around the corner to a bigger site.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's horrific bullying rate: How schools fight backFoon and Becroft call for mandatory anti-bullying schemes in schools.30 Oct 04:00 PM