New ZealandPrincipals seek support after 80% spike in students disciplined for weapons Figures show 526 students faced discipline for weapons last year.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Reflection of whakapapa': Māori baby names reveal cultural trendsAroha and Ariki were the most popular names for girls and boys for the third year running.22 Jun 04:51 AM
New Zealand'Compelled to stay': More teachers working past 65 amid shortagesIn 2024, 8072 teachers over 65 made up about 10% of the workforce.18 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'More than a building': Rotorua school celebrates opening of new spaceThe building was named Tāne Whakapiri Tangata.17 Jun 10:00 PM
TalanoaBaby’s death at Auckland daycare sparks call for tighter sleep regulationsThe baby was checked every 10 minutes but it wasn't enough and he was found unresponsive.15 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandSoldier won't be dismissed after filming woman without consent during sexJudge and panel opt for a lesser sentence for corporal, including a formal warning. 12 Jun 12:19 AM
New ZealandFacing dismissal: Soldier's career on the line after filming woman without consent during sexA panel began deliberations this morning at Burnham Military Camp.11 Jun 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn China, preventing exam cheating in the AI era is a high-security operationStudents faced strict surveillance, including drones and metal detectors.10 Jun 10:19 PM
WorldUK teens face two-hour cap on social mediaTeens could be blocked from social media after 10pm and during school.08 Jun 10:22 PM
New Zealand'Hand-up': Boarding fee boost eases isolation for rural studentsSecondary students from remote areas can receive up to $6300 from the Government.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandThousands of school meals uneaten in Northland every weekNationally, 34,878 surplus meals went uneaten for the week of March 28.07 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessSchool lunch provider sentenced over $800k tax evasionThe Southland woman was sentenced to home detention.05 Jun 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Unjustifiable': Dyslexic children to lose 109 specialist teachers after Budget cut'For those with severe difficulties reading or writing, there’s nothing to replace them.'03 Jun 06:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Financial literacy is about more than personal responsibilityFinancial literacy will become core for Year 1-10 students from 2027.03 Jun 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Government must do better with school lunchesOPINION: If we're going to spend millions on them, then we need to do them properly.30 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'No evidence yet': Scrutiny over charter schools' reporting requirementsThe Government allocated $153m to reintroduce charter schools over four years.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFamily adds to calls for action after teen dies in run it straight tackle game'Everyone needs to step up to the mark and condemn this activity.'29 May 08:01 AM
WorldUS to revoke visas for Chinese students linked to Communist PartyNew visa scrutiny targets applicants from China and Hong Kong.29 May 03:12 AM
New Zealand'Room for growth': Plan to boost lagging international student numbers to pre-Covid levelsInternational education contributed $3b to NZ's economy last year.28 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsMore than $160m to build 115 new classrooms, three new schools in CanterburyMinister says the community had been 'loud and clear' about the lack of space.28 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandSnug as a bug in a lunch: Dead larva found in 'new low' for school mealsPhotos show the bug, roughly twice the size of a fingernail, sitting on a potato.26 May 07:59 AM
New ZealandWatch: Erica Stanford promises 1600 more teachers, learning support staff by 2028The minister is speaking at Mt Albert Grammar in Auckland. 22 May 10:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt boosts spending on private schools to support ‘diversity, choice’It is the first increase in private school funding in 15 years, David Seymour said. 22 May 03:32 AM
New Zealand'Budget sensitive': RNZ blocked from publishing confidential reportThe High Court granted an injunction to stop RNZ from publishing story.21 May 06:54 PM
New ZealandHow AI and mental health are shaping NZ's education challengesA number of new challenges have risen for the education sector in recent years. 21 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Deeply distressing': Pupil airlifted to hospital with critical injuriesThe Ministry of Education's traumatic incident team is actively supporting the school.21 May 07:00 AM
Politics170 formal complaints from schools about lunches programme in first monthComplaints included missed deliveries and menu problems. 20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandReports of NCEA exam breaches surge by 250% as AI use prompts crackdownNZQA investigated 876 reported breaches of external assessments last year.19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy more students are choosing online education over traditional schoolsEnrolments at Te Kura rose by 10,000 in the last six years.18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDeputy principal on leave, police complaint laidThe school has not confirmed any details but sent out a cryptic email earlier this week.16 May 12:48 AM
CrimeThe secret marriage that helped a couple defraud Oranga Tamariki out of $2mNo one knew about their marriage until after they'd conned the Government agency.15 May 11:34 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChildren’s Commissioner: We sit at the wrong end of global bullying rankingsNew Zealand's youth face the second highest bullying rate in the OECD and EU.15 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Reality of change': 106yo school in path of new highway faces relocationTauriko School will remain open throughout construction and any relocation.14 May 09:15 PM
New Zealand'Immoral': Principals oppose charter school funding amidst education reform$153 million is allocated to establish 50 charter schools over four years.14 May 05:00 PM
