New ZealandSchools open but Auckland classrooms almost empty in level 3Just two students are at Glendowie College today out of a normal roll of 1200.22 Sep 02:38 AM
New ZealandLevel 3 in Auckland: What it will look like for schoolsPrincipals aren't expecting many kids to return in level 3.21 Sep 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Big strain': School holiday decision 'poor', cafe owner and parent saysGreg Cornes is one of many parents who called for school holidays to be brought forward.17 Sep 07:06 AM
New ZealandMinister awaiting advice on possible school holiday moveParents and principals are at odds over whether to move school holidays forward.14 Sep 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumEducationHigh attendance, 'low' mask-wearing among studentsFace-to-face learning is back in Rotorua as schools return under level 2.09 Sep 11:57 AM
New ZealandSchools outside Auckland gear up for level 2 influx'Lots to achieve': Principal prepares as schools get ready for influx after lockdown.06 Sep 06:47 AM
New ZealandChristchurch teacher behind 'inappropriate' racist posts avoids being struck offTeacher claimed the racist posts were aimed at stimulating discussion and not his beliefs.30 Aug 03:20 AM
New ZealandWorried about your kids' home learning? Here's what the research showsSchools and families pulled out all the stops last year - and it seems to have paid off.29 Aug 05:00 PM
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
New Zealand'I would rather we took the cautious approach': Northland principal happy to stay in lockdownAt 11.59pm on Tuesday everywhere south of Auckland will drop to alert level 3.26 Aug 11:05 PM
New ZealandEnd-of-year NCEA exams delayed by two weeksSchools have warned students face "huge anxiety" over lockdown's impact on their grades.25 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandLevel 4 extension no surprise, schools ready for long haulBut high school wants to know urgently what will happen with NCEA credits.23 Aug 05:21 AM
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
EntertainmentFocus: Jon Toogood jamming with students celebrating KiwianaJon Toogood will soon be joining New Zealand’s finest musicians on the acclaimed Come Together Rolling Stones Sticky Fingers tour. Video / Dean PurcellWatch06 Aug 08:19 PM
New ZealandSpecial needs taxi contract torn up after two weeksCo-op Taxis gave up the contract by "mutual agreement" with the Ministry of Education.06 Aug 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Kids with special needs stranded by new school taxi serviceThe Ministry of Education says Co-op Taxis has "not met its contractual obligations".29 Jul 09:55 PM
New Zealand'How could you be so cruel?': Driver sentenced after 5-year-old's deathThe 77-year-old man pleaded guilty to careless driving causing death.27 Jul 04:32 AM
Education$11m to help overcrowded Northland schoolsRuakākā School will get two new classrooms; $7m goes to Kamo High School.26 Jul 06:03 AM
New ZealandNational says school lunches 'poorly targeted'"They should do away with the universal policy and target it to those in genuine need."16 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Chronically absent': Inquiry launched into NZ 'truancy crisis'Official figures in May showed more than 60,000 students classified as chronically absent.08 Jul 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSchool report cards: More than 100 ERO reviews overdueThere maybe up to a six-year hiatus between ERO reports for some schools.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRise in 'sophisticated', malicious cyber threats blocked at NZ schoolsStudent attempts to access gaming websites made up 20 per cent of all blocks.07 Jul 05:00 PM
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 ZealandIntermediate principal resigns after three-year mystery absenceThe school's statutory manager couldn't explain why the principal had been absent.06 Jul 09:18 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuA Whangārei school takes on a journey to discover its rootsKokopu school staff came across historical learnings on it journey to discover its roots.29 Jun 05:00 PM
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 ZealandProposed school zone change set to fix anomalyMum 'absolutely thrilled' new zone will let her boys attend their closest high school.15 Jun 06:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Huge waiting list': Expats fuel demand for private-school placesPrivate schools are shutting rolls amid "huge" waiting lists.28 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsAct wants to give principals power to award bonuses to top teachersThe fact that good and bad teachers are paid the same isn't good for NZ kids, Act says.23 May 03:06 AM
New ZealandBudget 2021: 'When our children are well, they thrive and learn' - educatorsLifting children out of poverty is an investment in their education, principals say.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan forbidden to be with children on bail near primary schoolA police spokesperson said they wouldn't release any details about the man's charge.15 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand77-year-old driver facing court over death of girl outside schoolFive-year-old died after she was hit by a car outside her Auckland school.28 Apr 04:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSchool zones: Special arrangement possible for out-of-zone siblingsSiblings of current students may be allowed in from out of zone under transition scheme.26 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandChild delivers flax bouquets to random Tamatea residentsTamatea schoolgirl makes neighbours smile with handmade flax bouquets.21 Apr 04:06 AM
