New ZealandNew charter school aims to boost attendance in WairoaTe Whare Kounga opens in term three with 65 students, rising to 165 by 2027.03 Feb 09:26 PM
EducationDamning report finds Kiwi 5-year-olds starting school unable to talk, write name or use toiletsPrincipals suspect there's a link between not going to preschool and a lack of skills.03 Feb 12:47 AM
PremiumBusinessTech Insider: Amazon cuts NZ staff, Spark’s satellite launch, AI startup raises $2.3m for teacher burnoutPLUS: Tracking a big cat.02 Feb 10:00 PM
PremiumAucklandPublic brawls and academic concerns: Govt intervenes at two Auckland schools in one zone02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer student stalked, harassed teacher for years, then had affair with her husband 31 Jan 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Thought it would be fun': Teacher censured after flipping trailer carrying 15 students29 Jan 10:08 PM
PremiumAucklandTop Auckland school knew about Brisbane 'dirt file' before hiring new principal29 Jan 03:13 AM
New Zealand'Where do we put them?': Rotorua school rolls rise but classroom space slimming27 Jan 05:50 PM
New ZealandTeacher who dragged crying preschooler by the wrist struck off, hit with $20k bill27 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Terrible example to students’: Teacher covertly filmed woman performing sex act on him 24 Jan 02:00 AM
New Zealand'It's so good for them': How to juggle kids' after-school activitiesCosts can be a barrier but parents say the benefits are worth it.22 Jan 08:00 PM
WorldPolice say high school teacher's baby fathered by student she sexually abusedDNA tests led WA Police to seek three further child sex charges.22 Jan 12:22 AM
EducationBack-to-school journeys: Parents share travel tipsFewer children now walk, cycle or use public transport than in 2018.21 Jan 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Urgent': Ministry intervenes at Akl school after ERO flags poor attendance, NCEA pass ratesFewer than a third of students passed NCEA level 1 or gained university entry.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandParents juggle school device costs and screen time safety risksResearchers now warn Kiwi children's digital skills are declining, despite heavy use.19 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandNCEA results day: What students and parents need to knowAbout 158,000 students in NZ, the Cook Islands and Niue can now see their exam marks.13 Jan 06:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I freely admit it has been more challenging’: Seymour on charter schools pushDavid Seymour says the authorisation board will be proactive in encouraging conversions. 13 Jan 04:00 PM
AucklandAuckland school community mourns long-serving principal after 'unexpected' deathA former student noted his support and humour inspired them to become teachers. 12 Jan 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe $600k zone: Families paying premium for homes near Auckland's most exclusive schoolsFind out exactly how much you have to pay to live in every school zone in Auckland. 07 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleA teacher tells: NZ kids are not prepared for school and parents are to blameA teacher tells how kids are arriving at school unprepared and without basic life skills.02 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandFormer Gisborne teacher and human rights commissioner made MNZMKāren Johansen recognised in New Year Honours for services to education and human rights.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: Teacher and sports coach recognised with KSMDel Whyte retired from teaching four years ago, but still yearns for school cricket wins.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSir Rod Drury heads Hawke’s Bay list in New Year HonoursA knighthood, ONZMs and KSMs - nine from Hawke's Bay are on the list.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Can you sell a card?': Teacher tried to buy student's ADHD medication The student had gone to the teacher for help with a range of mental health issues. 22 Dec 06:40 AM
New Zealand'Shocking, premeditated, vile': Once-trusted teacher jailed for sexually abusing studentsJudge says the ripple effect of Matthew Ireland's offending has been devastating.18 Dec 04:00 AM
Kahu‘We have lost a great tōtara’: Community farewells Papa Taina NgarimuHe served as kaumātua and trusted kaitiaki at EIT Tairāwhiti since 2011.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Data from most improved schools show stability, not resets, lifts resultsOPINION: Principals in top improver schools kept stable goals and had low staff churn.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 10,000 children stood down for physically assaulting other students, teachers last yearThere were 11,010 home-schooled children at July 1, 2025, the highest on record.16 Dec 06:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBryce Mills: The online world is hurting our kids - legislation can protect themOPINION: Principals say schools are bearing the brunt of social media harm to kids.16 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationAuckland principal resigns one day before school ends after staff complaint letter Emma Tolmie had been on leave for the past two terms. 15 Dec 08:24 PM
New ZealandDiocesan principal Heather McRae retires after a remarkable careerAfter more than 16 years as the principal at Diocesan School for Girls, Heather McRae will retire early next year. Video / Corey FlemingWatch13 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom Eketāhuna to Epsom: Top Auckland principal calls it quitsDiocesan head's parting advice for parents is to spend lots of time with their children.13 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Food Safety points finger at Christchurch school in mouldy lunches probeThe provider, the School Lunch Collective, was cleared of any wider safety issues.09 Dec 11:30 PM
