New ZealandOutdoor noise concerns prevent new daycare from openingThe toys are on the shelves but the doors won't be opening to a new Christchurch daycare.11 Oct 03:26 AM
New Zealand'Struggling to hang on': School illness battle as winter Covid wave beginsSchools report one in five staff and students off sick as end of term approaches.03 Jul 02:46 AM
New ZealandFrank Film: The changing lives of our childrenGone are the days when little ones spent their preschool years at home.19 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandBudget 2022: Education funding not keeping up with inflation'Air is going out of the tyres faster than it's being pumped back in,' one principal says.19 May 12:28 AM
New Zealand'Child-farming': Teachers slam Govt in scathing early childhood surveyRespondents felt the quality of ECE was poor and would likely get worse.01 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandChildren's declining maths, literacy performance to be tackled'We must do better for our kids,' minister says.24 Mar 11:51 PM
New ZealandParent in 'utter disbelief' as preschool emails conspiracy theoriesThe centre's weekly update encourages parents to view a video on BitChute.17 Mar 11:27 PM
New ZealandBig jump in high schools, early learning centres with Covid casesThe Ministry of Education has released a snapshot of establishments dealing with Covid.21 Feb 12:21 AM
New Zealand'Woeful': Border scheme to lure 300 teachers to NZ - only 8 cameClaim process is too costly, confusing and slow to get teachers into the country.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAfterschool and holiday programmes can open in traffic light systemBut it's still not clear what public health rules apply.01 Dec 12:27 AM
New Zealand'Waving hands like a mad person': Woman stops traffic after boy found outside daycarePolice, the Ministry of Education and the child's parents have been notified.22 Nov 05:30 AM
New ZealandFather shocked after 2yo found wandering outside Auckland daycareA truck driver found Terrence and returned him to the centre, the boy's father said.15 Nov 05:48 AM
New ZealandNorth Shore child infectious when at daycare last weekSo far no staff or students have returned positive test results.11 Nov 04:05 AM
New ZealandAuckland, Waikato schools to reopen on November 17All Year 1-10 students in Auckland and Waikato will be able to return to school.09 Nov 11:28 PM
New ZealandCovid scare at West Auckland daycare after teacher tests positiveThe case was detected as the result of routine screening for early childhood educators.01 Nov 06:15 AM
New ZealandOne in four respondents to ECE survey say they're 'very likely' to leave over vaccine mandateResults suggest Government should focus special effort on the ECE sector, expert says.19 Oct 06:37 AM
New ZealandEarly childhood teachers anxious after positive teacher case in AucklandTeachers feel at risk because they have to face unvaccinated children without masks.14 Oct 02:40 AM
New ZealandMore than half Auckland's pre-schoolers unable to go back to daycare under relaxed Covid restrictions"We can't meet the demand of every parent who will want early childhood education."06 Oct 12:14 AM
New ZealandCovid road map: 'Frustrated' daycare centres plead for more info before reopeningWith the return of children to early childhood education, providers want guidance.04 Oct 06:30 AM
New ZealandToilet queue 'rumble' ends in suspension for drunk ECE teacherThe woman's license was not cancelled because she showed remorse for her actions.20 Sep 06:10 AM
New Zealand'Two-minute noodles fill their bellies up': Lockdown leaves families with bare cupboardsKidsCan has launched an urgent appeal for donations to help struggling families.29 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleHomeschooling dad of four: Don't worry - your kids will catch up after lockdownDon't try and replace your kid's teachers - just try and keep them engaged.19 Aug 07:52 AM
New ZealandRampant illness: Primary school, ECE classes empty outNZ Principals' Federation says the school holidays couldn't have come at a better time.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Treat it like it's Covid': Mum fighting for daughter's life as RSV soarsA Napier mum is terrified of losing her four-month-old daughter who is in ICU with RSV.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWinter illnesses: Two infants in ICU, 'hyper-sanitation' at childcare centresAround 20 children are currently in Wellington Hospital with respiratory illnesses.06 Jul 03:29 AM
New ZealandGlobal cyber attack: Hackers demand $100m ransomTwo New Zealand schools use the attacked software and have been affected.05 Jul 06:43 AM
New ZealandKindergartens switch to pen and paper after global ransomware attackMore than 100 kindys have been warned to keep their computers switched off.05 Jul 02:53 AM
New ZealandIHC court claim: Government 'discriminating against disabled students'IHC has been trying to sue for 13 years over disabled children's educational rights.17 Jun 05:36 AM
New ZealandTragic childcare death: Unknown how long 4yo lay unconscious on childcare slideCoroner says it's not known how long 4-year-old lay unconscious.07 Jun 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand1700 Auckland kids wait in pain as Covid-19 aggravates dental backlogsThe crisis shows how weaknesses in the health system have worsened after Covid-19.05 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuMahinarangi touches hearts as many aspire to reclaim their namesMother of little girl stunned by how many others have had to deal with the same issue.02 Mar 03:02 AM
New Zealand'Level 3 lite': Attending school is 'parent's judgment'"It is the parent's judgment as to whether or not their child needs to be at school."02 Mar 02:50 AM
New ZealandEmpty schools, kindies as lockdown startsAll but 11 of Auckland Kindergarten Association's 120 kindies are empty.15 Feb 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwi kids in world's largest trial of games to teach self-controlBestStart will test games to improve self-control with 1600 children.14 Feb 04:00 PM
