New Zealand'Massive' job ahead for cyclone recovery, forestry future uncertain & truancy officers return | Focus Morning Bulletin: 21 February, 2023 The millions announced for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery, the future of forestry in flood-hit regions remains uncertain and truancy officers return to schools in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Feb 04:22 PM
LifestyleIs your child not loving school? Here is how you can helpWhether it’s a new teacher or class, here’s what to do when your child isn't happy.07 Feb 09:04 PM
New ZealandSchool truancy spike driven by Covid restrictions, principals saySchools had told students to stay home because of Covid, so getting them back was hard.07 Feb 07:37 PM
New ZealandGetting kids to school a rough ride in NorthlandBuses running behind and parents trying to keep up with fees: what's in store this year?06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool enrolments forecast to steadily decline from 2024The impact would be felt in primary schools first and secondary schools after 2025.23 Dec 02:32 AM
New ZealandTeacher had 'no idea' boy on school visit was missingBoy on first school visit found wandering in street by mum, Ministry of Education notified20 Dec 07:39 PM
KahuWiki Hā: Thousands gather for competitive end to kura yearThousands of Kura kids gather for end-of-year event.14 Dec 08:00 PM
WorldUK cost-of-living woes prompt push for more free school mealsEstimated 800,000 children in England living in poverty are not eligible for free meals.09 Dec 06:50 PM
New ZealandLockdown lifted at East Auckland school, police investigate reports of gunshotTamaki Primary School is in lockdown due to a police incident nearby.06 Dec 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOpinion: Once world-class, the NZ education system is now a disaster. How do we fix it?OPINION: NZ's education system is a slow-burning disaster, says Oliver Hartwich.09 Nov 04:22 AM
New ZealandParents at war: Judge rules on which school child should attendSeparated parents at odds over primary school of choice.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'The last of the old school': Former Hikurangi School principal diesBruce Crawford retired from the top job at Hikurangi School last year.14 Oct 05:26 AM
EducationTeacher funding to schools cutHundreds of teachers will lose their jobs as student numbers are predicted to slump.05 Oct 05:34 PM
EducationHouse of Science: Hokianga holds first-ever science festivalKits target rural schools where teachers lack confidence or resources to teach science.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Totally appalling': Parents demand answers from school which hired rapistThe teacher aide resigned last week after his past record was revealed.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Significant failure': School reprimanded for 'unreasonable' discipline decisionsThe school says it has since taken 'full responsibility' for issues the Ombudsman raised.13 Sep 04:24 AM
EducationThe literacy initiative teaching teachers"Now we know better we are doing better."02 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Earning half of what I should be': Teachers hope amended payroll issue is finally sortedSome teachers were underpaid by thousands of dollars.02 Sep 12:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ's literacy crisis and kids unable to read: 'Teachers ask me: Why weren't we trained in this?'Our children's reading rates are dropping - is structured literacy the answer?17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMy son couldn't read - now I know why: Inside NZ's falling literacy crisisNZ used to be 'one of the most literate nations on earth'. What happened?16 Aug 04:50 PM
OpinionJohn MacDonald: Taking prisoners - school election changes neededOPINION: White supremacist Philip Arps is standing for a school board.16 Aug 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow many air purifiers have arrived in NZ schools - and who got them?Five thousand air cleaners were promised. How many have been delivered?09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBack to school: Relief teachers 'like unicorns'Principals looking into an empty pool of spare teachers to cover those off sick.24 Jul 06:30 PM
New ZealandChronic teacher sickness: Principal says school 'limped' to mid-year with huge Covid absences"To have six or seven [relievers] in a day is not unusual."22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinistry 'recommends' schools enforce masks in Term 3Schools can enforce mask wearing the way they enforce uniforms, advice says.22 Jul 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPoverty, family background don't explain school exclusion rates for MāoriTeacher bias and low expectations are likely to blame, one expert says.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPlea to retain teachers, despite huge absencesMid-year roll counts show some schools are missing up to a third of their students.12 Jul 06:10 PM
New ZealandDumping deciles: What's the Equity Index and how could it affect your school?Schools got their Equity Index numbers last week but how does it actually affect them?08 Jul 05:00 PM
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
LifestyleCovid, RSV, Flu: How to keep our kids safe from sicknessPaediatrician on keeping kids well while giving them back their "sense of normality".02 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSusan Grimsdell: Child literacy as simple as ABCOPINION: This mother started her daughter on the path to reading with a can of marmalade.21 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionNZ urgently needs a winter Covid action plan for schools – here's how to do itTHE CONVERSATION: An action plan for schools is urgently needed to protect children.10 Jun 08:20 PM
New ZealandTruancy crisis: Fewer than 60% attend school regularly - Govt sets targets to combat startling student statTruancy in New Zealand has been getting steadily worse since 2015.09 Jun 02:00 AM
