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Increasing number of children starting school without basic skills

New Shoots Children's Centre Director Kelly Seaburg talks to Mike Hosking about the increasing number of children starting school without basic skills. Video / Newstalk ZB

Public brawls and academic concerns: Govt intervenes at two Auckland schools in one zone

Two schools in one zone around Ōtara are both under Government-appointed managers in 2026.

Top Auckland school knew about Brisbane 'dirt file' before hiring new principal

New principal handled data leak controversy decisively at past school, Dio board says.

Back-to-school journeys: Parents share travel tips

Fewer children now walk, cycle or use public transport than in 2018.

'Urgent': Ministry intervenes at Akl school after ERO flags poor attendance, NCEA pass rates

Fewer than a third of students passed NCEA level 1 or gained university entry.

Parents juggle school device costs and screen time safety risks

Researchers now warn Kiwi children's digital skills are declining, despite heavy use.

Back to school - Devices

Back to School - Parents juggling school device costs and screen time safety risks.

Back to school - Uniforms

Back to School - How parents are cutting uniform costs.

Back to school - Counting the Cost

Back to school costs: The real price of your child’s education