New ZealandChild found screaming in locked preschool van 80 minutes after class return from tripThe teachers were unaware the child had been left sleeping in the back of the van.03 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandHamilton teacher keeps job after rape comment to 13-year-old studentIn a second 2022 incident, Shannan McPeak said he wished he could hit a student’s bum.02 Apr 04:26 AM
New ZealandWānanga moves some classes online amid fuel price concerns from studentsOnly about 10% of students have raised concerns, but most are feeling the pinch.02 Apr 03:00 AM
PremiumEducationStronger teen maths skills linked to higher study and pay, new study finds31 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'Unacceptable': 125 teachers in inappropriate relationships with students over last 20 years29 Mar 06:37 PM
EducationHalf of all teens still ignoring school phone ban, teachers urged to have 'firm consequences'29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFallout continues for teacher who asked students about 'sex with a dead girl' 28 Mar 05:05 PM
New ZealandHow a young teacher hid sexual relationships with two students for more than a year27 Mar 06:10 AM
New ZealandNew NCEA plan, tight deadline: What the overhaul leaves teachers still asking26 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandAssociate Immigration Minister tells migrant couple’s disabled son to leave NZ25 Mar 04:00 PM
Education'We need a plan now': Ministry weighs remote learning as fuel crisis deepensUnions met ministry officials today as remote and hybrid-learning plans are scoped.24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris Abercrombie: New school qualifications system must be launched as whole package OPINION: The PPTA wants firm plans for vocational study and Year 11 leavers.22 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKatrina Colombié: The social media debate is missing the most important voicesMany students want clearer guidance from parents and support from schools.16 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandAustralian college suspends censured NZ teacher after sex talk with students revealedOne of Morgan's questions was: 'How long would you wait to have sex with a dead girl?'13 Mar 08:00 PM
OpinionKerry Allen: Why school science needs agriculture and horticultureOPINION: Classrooms need to be more engaged in agriculture and horticulture.13 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘I was living a double life’: Student recalls sexual relationship with teacherThe student said he felt guilty and tried to end it with her. 13 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Sick and dangerous' teacher aide jailed for sexual abuse of girlsEarly victim, now an adult, apologises to girls who were abused after her.13 Mar 12:21 AM
New ZealandFrom heartbreak to ‘little miracle’: Hamilton foster family’s journey to home for lifeMelissa Sumner has raised foster children from infancy alongside her own four children.12 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandSex talk: Teacher asked boarding students inappropriate questions to help them wind down at nightDiscussions included: 'Would you sleep with an absolute 10 out of 10 if she was crazy as?'11 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland teacher struck off after porn videos show her urinating on school propertyInvestigators linked her TikTok username to a porn site account with 30 videos.11 Mar 12:58 AM
New ZealandLanguage learning renaissance: Demand for te reo outstrips teacher supplyNearly 60% of students now learn some te reo Māori at school.08 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Rural communities need a party to speak up for school bus concernsOPINION: Services for rural areas are gradually being lost.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Medium smacks': Teacher hit 7-year-old students around the head with stick, guitarStudents said Patrick Tokoroa Heke used physical force against them daily.05 Mar 04:00 AM
EducationUnion wants teacher aide in every classroom to support student learningThe teacher aide plan would cost an estimated $300m-$500m a year to run.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘I just couldn’t stop weeping’: Brother mourns Kaihū dog attack victim“I keep expecting her to come over, but, you know, she’s not any more.”27 Feb 04:00 PM
WellingtonTeaching gaps: Colleges predicted to be 710 teachers short this yearPrimary teacher numbers, meanwhile, are expected to stabilise over the next few years.26 Feb 11:37 PM
PoliticsMinistry defends nearly $1m spend on Te Tiriti course for staffThe ministry spent an estimated $987k for staff to take the course between 2022 and 2024.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher had sexual relationship with student, other students blew the whistleApril Marie Nordstrom has had her teacher registration cancelled. 26 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandDisgraced GP turned tutor trespassed from top college amid bullying, harassment claimsStaff at Mount Albert Grammar School said they felt bullied and threatened by Rhys Cullen.25 Feb 07:21 PM
New Zealand'Lack of understanding': PPTA speaks on Govt's education announcementPost Primary Teachers' Association president Chris Abercrombie joins Ryan Bridge Today to discuss the Government's rolling out of new science and maths packs in schools.Watch24 Feb 07:31 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Wednesday, February 25, 2026Morning Headlines | Cyber teams probe possible Medimap hack, Melanoma NZ pushes for better screening and Nia Glassie's killer denied parole | Wednesday, February 25, 2026Watch24 Feb 05:19 PM
New ZealandFrom fulltime builder to artist: Transforming an old highway petrol stop into a gallery'It has been a bit of a leap of faith, but art is my passion.'24 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpace to grow: New classrooms ease pressure on crowded schoolsStandardised designs have cut average classroom build costs by 28%.24 Feb 04:00 PM
