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 whistle26 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandDisgraced GP turned tutor trespassed from top college amid bullying, harassment claims25 Feb 07:21 PM
New ZealandFrom fulltime builder to artist: Transforming an old highway petrol stop into a gallery24 Feb 05:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: Govt reveals new writing, maths, science kits coming to schools to 'spark discovery'23 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandDeparting Teaching Council CEO paid more than $400k salaryThe council won't say if Lesley Hoskin got full pay while on four months' 'agreed leave'.23 Feb 09:49 PM
New ZealandTeen farmers get a shedful of sheep to learn the ropesGovernment-owned Pāmu has 19 apprentices training on its farms nationwide.23 Feb 08:39 PM
BusinessWhy childcare costs could be set to riseTwo parents on average wages with two kids in daycare lose over a third of pay.23 Feb 08:26 PM
AucklandEmbattled Teaching Council CEO resigns after release of two critical reportsThe council launched an employment process last week concerning its CEO. 22 Feb 11:40 PM
New ZealandMan woken by naked woman beating him on the head with a frying panThe attacker does not remember much of the event because she was high on meth. 22 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher having manic episode swore at students, drank booze on school grounds and accessed pornThe overseas-trained teacher had only been at a NZ school for a week. 22 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandTeacher whose partner abused special needs boy loses licence Barry Fitz-Gerald had good intentions. His partner Ben Macaran didn't. 21 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandTeacher poured wine into her drink bottle and drank it while on lunch dutyThe teacher was also caught stealing four bottles of wine, for which she was charged. 19 Feb 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow parents uncovered Auckland teacher’s secret grooming of their 11-year-old sonFather of schoolboy sexually abused by his female teacher speaks out after sentencing.19 Feb 11:00 PM
CrimeIdentity finally revealed for female teacher who groomed 11yo studentShe sent the boy nudes, encouraged him to ask her out, and spent the night with him. 19 Feb 04:00 PM
Auckland'Highly concerning failures' at Teaching Council; firm run by CEO's husband gets $1.7m contracts – reportThe council has launched an employment process concerning its CEO Lesley Hoskin. 17 Feb 01:59 AM
New ZealandTeacher bought students vapes, told them about her sex life and drug useThe Teachers' Disciplinary Tribunal censured her for the 'staggering' misconduct. 13 Feb 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Deeply shocking': Minister orders KC probe into child safety failings at Teaching CouncilErica Stanford says damning probe into troubled agency hit her 'like a tonne of bricks'.13 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandTeaching Council lost focus on child safety, damning review findsConsultant Debbie Francis warns the council needs ‘significant transformation’.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘We’re not meant to know that’: Teacher loses job after student information shared with son in prisonA halt has been placed on the teacher's 44-year career.10 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Weaker oversight, inconsistent care': Fears over high numbers of unqualified ECE staffMinistry data show 82% of unqualified ECE staff are younger than 50.09 Feb 01:46 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonThe quiet revolution coming to your child’s school report cardOPINION: Parents will see five clear descriptors showing progress in core subjects.06 Feb 01:16 AM
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
PremiumPremiumBusinessTech 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
PremiumPremiumAucklandPublic brawls and academic concerns: Govt intervenes at two Auckland schools in one zoneTwo schools in one zone around Ōtara are both under Government-appointed managers in 2026.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment announces new school assessment, reporting toolsThe changes will ensure a nationally consistent approach to assessments.02 Feb 01:31 AM
New ZealandFormer student stalked, harassed teacher for years, then had affair with her husband The woman's obsession with the teacher has caused 'irreparable damage'.31 Jan 10:00 PM
