New ZealandNovopay blunder: Joyce orders investigationA massive privacy breach has struck the beleaguered Novopay school payroll with personal details of staff members sent to wrong schools.02 Nov 11:45 PM
New ZealandSchools seek more trauma helpRequests for help from the Ministry of Education's traumatic incident team are coming in on more than a daily basis.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchools keep bullying to themselvesNew Zealand's bullying problem may be going unchecked because schools do not want to share their problems nationwide.04 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessInternational students flocking backInternational student numbers have bounced back after years of decline, driving the value of the country's fifth largest export industry to $2.85 billion, says a report by Education New Zealand.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand$359m expert teacher policy 'epic failure' - LabourThe Government's $359 million expert teachers policy has proved to be the latest in a series of "epic failures" in the education sector due to a lack of consultation with teachers.11 Jun 03:42 AM
New ZealandMinister defends national standardsThe Education Minister has defended national standards despite an independent report which found teachers get them right only 60 per cent of the time.03 Sep 08:59 PM
New ZealandCharter schools 'harmful' says studyThe Government wants charter schools despite a damning study which says they may do more harm than good.13 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandHoldouts on standards risk penaltyHundreds of schools have not filed targets for achievement demanded.11 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandBoost 'doesn't cover inflation'National Standards, broadband get more but unions say parents will fund gap.19 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandThousands affected by Working For Families cutsMore than 100,000 parents will have less money in their pockets when the changes to the Working For families scheme announced today come into effect, with more than 23,000 of them earning less than $60,000 a year.19 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandUnder-2s best at home, says reportThe Children's Commissioner has called for a review of paid parental leave in order to help more parents care for children under the age of 1 at home.21 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandSchool support staff eye pay dealSchool support staff are attending union meetings over the next two weeks to vote on a new work deal, including a pay rise.28 Feb 04:30 PM