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
PremiumEditorialEditorial: 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
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
New ZealandMore than 10,000 children stood down for physically assaulting other students, teachers last year16 Dec 06:59 PM
PremiumOpinionBryce Mills: The online world is hurting our kids - legislation can protect them16 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumEducationAuckland principal resigns one day before school ends after staff complaint letter 15 Dec 08:24 PM
New ZealandNZ Food Safety points finger at Christchurch school in mouldy lunches probe09 Dec 11:30 PM
AucklandTeaching Council chair gives update on investigations at embattled agency, CEO remains on leave08 Dec 04:00 PM
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New Zealand'Deepest regret': Teacher asked colleagues if they wanted to 'do a line' at work Christmas partyAnother teacher was caught sniffing white powder from a classroom desk.03 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandPrincipals quitting in droves as burnout, teacher shortages hit schoolsNearly 1000 principals have quit nationwide in just three years.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeymour labels principal at centre of mouldy school lunches a media 'frequent flyer'The principal has hit back saying the food is delivered daily and leftovers removed.01 Dec 07:52 PM
WorldEarly childhood educators in Australia get final 5% pay riseThe 15% total rise has lifted average educator pay by about $A160 a week.01 Dec 03:33 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: Why NZ should pay attention to its quiet turnaroundOPINION: Eight in 10 secondary teachers say phone bans have improved focus.28 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher elbowed and slapped 8yo student who threw yoghurt over herThe student dove under a desk, yelling, crying and swearing after the incident. 28 Nov 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandAd agency rejects conflict after claim Teaching Council spent up to $800k on firm linked to CEO’s husbandLesley Hoskin is on agreed leave amid an investigation into her conduct. 23 Nov 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why learning to be bored could be good for youOPINION: Phones have removed our ability to sit in our boredom and think.23 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandEx-GP linked to Kelston Boys' takeover embroiled in Mt Albert Grammar legal disputeControversial ex-doctor Rhys Cullen's in a bitter legal stoush with a top Auckland school.23 Nov 02:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Just crazy': Principals fear burnout as student needs and politics shake schoolsClassroom space and student learning difficulties are also challenges for principals.21 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 1000 schools pledge to uphold Te Tiriti despite law changeLawyer Tania Waikato says the response is a 'grassroots backlash' to reforms.21 Nov 07:16 AM
EducationEast Auckland school mourns principal’s death after cancer battleHe led Pakūranga College from 2009 until his retirement in early 2024.20 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPower shift in classrooms: What the new education bill would changeSchools would be unable to opt out of international maths and reading tests.20 Nov 02:07 AM
AucklandTeaching Council probe sparked by claims public funds spent with firm run by CEO's husbandEducation Minister immediately referred allegations to Public Service Commission.19 Nov 04:00 PM
EducationTeacher caught snorting 'white powder' off classroom desk at school Christmas partyThe teacher said it was the 'most stupid thing' he had ever done in his life.19 Nov 06:17 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: New Zealand 'going down the tubes' over school attendance problemOPINION: Nearly half of New Zealand's pupils failed to attend school regularly last term.19 Nov 02:00 AM
AucklandTaxpayers funding new charter school inspired by secretive Opus Dei groupThe 'Catholic ethos' school in Epsom will open near two existing Catholic primaries.15 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher erased school resources after being fired for taking on acting gig while on sick leaveNatarsha Ikiua was on sick leave when she was recognised filming a health ad.14 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Gentle soul': Young rugby player dies during Guy Fawkes celebrationThe 21-year-old worked as a teacher aide at Wairau Valley Special School in Glenfield.12 Nov 03:31 AM
New ZealandBeloved principal steps down after 23 years 'We’re here for the kids and we do it for the kids.' 11 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Removing Treaty clause from school boards weakens real accountabilityOPINION: Erica Stanford says boards shouldn't interpret constitutional law.11 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorial'Free from the shackles': Charter schools at odds with new curriculumOPINION: Charter schools can hire unregistered teachers and skip the national curriculum.05 Nov 04:00 PM
