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
New ZealandJacinda Ardern talks to reporters after the Labour conference in WhanganuiJacinda Ardern talks to reporters after the Labour conference in Whanganui. Video / Audrey YoungWatch01 Dec 02:46 AM
PremiumPremiumEducationSchool donations scheme aims to ease pressure on families - most Whanganui schools opt inThe majority of schools in the Whanganui region have opted in.29 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandJunk food ads to be banned from around schoolsWhat adverts children see when on YouTube and social media is also a focus.15 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Zoning the pinch point in education changesEditorial: Enrolment restrictions will be the test but there may be beneficial spinoffs.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool displays child's 'extremely sensitive' medical info in staffroomPrivacy Commission censured the school for displaying child's toileting medical info.15 Nov 07:29 AM
New ZealandSimon Bridges talks about the Education Saver proposalSimon Bridges talks about the Education Saver proposal. Video / Derek ChengWatch12 Nov 08:25 PM
New ZealandSchool’s short rules change after pupil’s letterSchool’s short rules change after pupil’s letter. Video / ODT / Daisy HudsonWatch12 Nov 07:37 PM
New ZealandGovt takes over school zoning powersEducation Minister Chris Hipkins has announced the changes.11 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationWhy some Rotorua schools are turning down extra funding"It's ridiculous ... it has not been thought through by anyone."03 Nov 07:00 PM
New Zealand'It means there is hope': The girl doctors said should be allowed to die, goes to schoolAlmost totally paralysed girl who doctors said should be allowed to die is off to school.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I'll claim my massage at morning tea': Teacher sent inappropriate messages to 17yo traineePrimary school teacher says his inappropriate messages were "in jest".20 Oct 11:42 PM
