New ZealandPreschool teacher fee hike could leave centres short of staff: lobbyPreschools are on the hunt for teachers but fear they could be driven away by a fee hike.23 May 02:45 AM
EducationTararua school seniors conquer TongariroRuahine School Year 8 students, traversed the Tongariro Crossing in early March.22 May 02:14 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: $278 million funding boost for early childhood education centresThe Government will reinstate the 100 per cent funding band for teacher-led ECE services after it was scrapped by the previous Government in 2010, PM Jacinda Ardern said.Watch18 May 03:12 AM
New ZealandFocus: Back to school for NZ kids after lockdownFocus: Some have the back to school blues and some are just happy to see their friends again as Flanshaw Road School kids get back in the classroom. Video / Michael CraigWatch17 May 11:14 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationCovid 19 coronavirus: Wait for the school bus nearly over"The buses are just part of what's been a big lot of work."14 May 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationBudget 2020 wishlist: School principals want funding maintainedPrincipals reveal what they hope to see come out of this year's Budget.10 May 10:00 PM
Education'School never safer for kids', say infectious disease expertsChildren less susceptible to Covid-19 and lockdown limiting other viruses, say experts.26 Apr 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Back-to-school nerves understandableWE SAY: It is a big deal to start relaxing our mental programming of the past month.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMāngere Central School hands out Lego for students during lockdown Māngere Central School student Isobel Latif, aged 6, deeply engaged in her new Lego set provided by the school. Video / SuppliedWatch24 Apr 02:19 AM
New ZealandShould bus passengers wear masks: AT and health officials at oddsNew Zealand's health boss and Auckland Transport at odds over passenger masks.23 Apr 04:21 AM
KahuRevealed: Surprising stat that allowed NZ schools to openMinistry says closing schools and childcare reduces deaths by only 2 to 4 per cent.21 Apr 07:13 AM
New ZealandEarly learning centres facing a minefield of challenges to reopen'You cannot change a nappy and social distance': educators question reopening risks.21 Apr 06:23 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Five new cases, Auckland woman dies of coronavirusThere are five new cases of Covid-19 today. There was a further death - a woman in her 70s from St Margaret's rest home in Te Atatu. Education Minister Chris Hipkins says that distance learning will continue 'for some time'.Watch21 Apr 01:11 AM
New Zealand'Take a breath New Zealand': it's time to support parents and teachersAn Auckland mum is on a mission to spread calm after return to school furore online.20 Apr 10:22 PM
OpinionVera AlvesComment: Back to school, but what's that going to be like for children?School, as children knew it, no longer exists - or won't for a while, writes Vera Alves.18 Apr 09:29 PM
New ZealandSchools given more time; Minister addresses teachers' 'babysitter' concernsGrant Robertson announced schools will have more time to prepare after lockdown lifted17 Apr 03:22 AM
New ZealandSome schools could re-open on April 29What happens to schools when the alert level 4 lockdown ends?11 Apr 09:31 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationSchools fear equity gap will widen during Covid 19 lockdownStudents will be swapping the classroom for their home.05 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: School apologises for giving students false tips to prevent infectionStudents were told to drink hot water or drinks and avoid ice water or drinks with ice.02 Apr 05:28 PM
New ZealandPrimary school advises 1-3 hours of schoolwork a dayOne to two hours for juniors, three hours for intermediates, is enough.24 Mar 02:50 AM
New ZealandFour Auckland schools linked to Covid-19, three shutPrincipals inform parents after confirmed or probable cases linked to staff and students.22 Mar 06:13 PM
New ZealandFocus: 160 students perform waiata for Linwood Mosque leadersFocus: A massed choir of 160 students in James Cook High School's Māori immersion unit Puutake sang a specially-composed waiata for leaders of Christchurch's Linwood Mosque, who visited the school one year after the March 2019 attacks. Video / Sylvie WhinrayWatch11 Mar 01:23 AM
New ZealandProposed school zone shuts out families next doorHobsonville Point is growing fast and the local primary school bursting at the seams.13 Feb 04:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat free school lunches means for school trialling the initiative"They used to pick out every colourful bit of vegetable from the food, now they love it."07 Feb 05:00 PM
EducationMixed feelings about proposal to hike teachers' registration feesSome aren't happy with the increase, others say it is necessary.06 Feb 11:00 PM
EducationBack to school: Teacher remembers another first day 20 years agoEx pupil becomes teacher at Haumoana School.05 Feb 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat is the best age to start your child at school?A school principal says to parents: "You know your child best."17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeat industry cries foul over school climate-change resourceLess red meat and dairy, more chicken and veg? Not so fast, says Beef + Lamb NZ.14 Jan 06:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEducation changes planned across the boardParliament is considering one education act to rule them all.12 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Very red' eyes: Childcare teachers had cannabis in their systems while at workOne turned up with bloodshot eyes.18 Dec 04:03 PM
New ZealandMinistry steps in to assist Helensville Primary SchoolA Limited Statutory Manager appointed after requests for help from school's board.16 Dec 06:43 AM
New ZealandTeachers could be using your child's images for social media clicksTeachers remain uncertain on what is acceptable to share about their students online.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: SDA Rotorua shows size doesn't matterSmall class numbers, big community intentions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Good for the kids': Principal welcomes $400,000 boostBalmoral School principal said he'd like to see the $400,000 boost fund outdoor learning.01 Dec 04:20 AM
