New Zealand‘Close to passing out’: Auckland students ‘struggling to breathe’ on stifling school busThe bus was said to be crowded, windows did not open and the air conditioning pumped heat.20 Feb 06:30 AM
New ZealandGirl, 5, put outside classroom as punishment leaves school alone, found with stranger'She tried to go back home because she reckoned nobody wanted her in the classroom'.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandE.coli found in school water, students asked to bring bottlesAn MoE upgrade is expected for Mangawhai School's water infrastructure.17 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandFijian teen to be deported, separated from family over concern his health will burden NZ systemHis family is his only support for daily functioning. But they may not return with him.15 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandNearly a third of schools receiving free lunches send complaints, queries to ministry'We had a great system before ... it was just great and now we’ve got this.'13 Feb 06:35 PM
New Zealand‘Doesn’t meet nutritional guidelines’: Kids to get pies, Pita Pit to tackle lunch issues'If I were a school student I would have loved a pie as my taxpayer-funded school lunch.'13 Feb 06:26 AM
New Zealand‘Absolute shambles’: English curriculum turmoil as teachers back outConcerns included complex content and unrealistic expectations for teachers.12 Feb 08:54 PM
New Zealand‘Nightmarish’: Auckland school turns to sausage sizzles after Government lunch programme delaysThe school is using sausage sizzles and Weet-Bix because of unreliable deliveries.12 Feb 06:50 AM
New Zealand‘Their decision’: Minister on kids hitchhiking 45km to school after rural bus canned'The obligation is on them to get their children to school.'12 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandDesperate dad teaches kids to hitchhike 45km due to school bus cutsWhen Mike Brown took his children to the bus stop, there was no bus waiting.11 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘It’s about the safety of our kids’: Parents alarmed over bus cutsThere are concerns about children walking along State Highway 10.09 Feb 05:16 PM
New ZealandSecond BoP daycare has child escape, found by member of publicThe incident sparked a risk assessment and supervision review.09 Feb 04:00 PM
EditorialSchool lunches smack of beggars can’t be choosers - EditorialOPINION: Just because they're free, doesn't mean they'll be gratefully received.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOverseas-born students driving roll growth in Rotorua'We're getting an even spread of New Zealand-born and overseas-born students.'06 Feb 04:08 PM
New ZealandWhy fast-growing schools are having to say 'No' to new students'The ministry won’t give you more buildings if you have too many out-of-zone enrolments.'06 Feb 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Big s*** storm': Teacher quits job to homeschool child after ministry cuts bus route'I'd love to be working; I don't get pure satisfaction sitting here at home doing this.'05 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Get on with the year': Parents baulk at school holding online day between Waitangi and weekendOther schools will close or hold a teacher-only day Friday, creating a four-day weekend. 04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPay errors unaddressed: Calls grow for school payroll reformCalls for overhaul as overpayment cases hit 820, with 66 in Northland.03 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Your kids might be hungry’: School lunch woes continue; meals not arrivingChildren who brought cut lunches shared them with others to stave off hunger pangs.03 Feb 10:57 PM
New ZealandSchool lunch delays: ‘Our students deserve better than this'David Seymour downplayed issues, but school says it's about showing respect to students.01 Feb 06:21 PM
New ZealandMinistry removes clause restricting schools from talking about new lunch programme'If schools want to speak about their school lunches ... they are free to do so.'31 Jan 12:34 AM
Politics‘Embarrassing’: Tinetti removes social post criticising school lunch made when Labour in power'I think that this is a hamburger. I am not certain.'30 Jan 10:10 PM
New Zealand‘We apologise’: Lunches to arrive late across Auckland schools due to oven glitchSchools will be reimbursed for buying food due to delayed lunches.30 Jan 08:54 PM
New Zealand‘A thousand times harder’: Parents turn to charities as school costs riseParents increasingly rely on charities due to rising school costs.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Bland' school lunches arrive up to three hours late, just before home-timePrincipals had to buy food to tide students over or pull them out of class to eat late.30 Jan 03:32 AM
OpinionOpinion: Why NZ schools need more treesOPINION: A recent study finds too many playgrounds need better tree cover.30 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland teachers face challenges as curriculum changes loom in 2025Northland educators remain dedicated amid upheavals.28 Jan 11:30 PM
New ZealandRaising the next generation of primary industry leadersHATA has regional hubs throughout NZ with workshops, programmes & resources for teachers.15 Jan 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Growing problem': The fast-growing NZ town with no public secondary schoolA private school will open in February, but residents wonder where the public option is.14 Jan 04:00 PM
EducationCall for mandatory child protection training for teachersTeachers are in prime position to notice signs of child abuse.30 Dec 01:57 AM
New ZealandCommunity fights ‘horrible’ plan to house 10 child sex offenders near primary schoolCorrections said their staff worked hard to assess the suitability of an address.21 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew Zealand's brand new schools: Are any being built near you?School planners have focused on NZ's fastest growing suburbs over the next two years.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTaking truants' parents to court will 'punish' poor families, iwi leader saysThe minister says only adults being genuinely obstructive or neglectful risk being fined.02 Dec 06:44 PM
New Zealand'Swept under the carpet': Mothers horrified after daughters shot at school with BB gun'You expect your child to be safe at school.'28 Nov 05:00 AM
