New ZealandTeacher invited vulnerable student to his house for 'father-daughter' day, kissed her headHe also falsified her attendance records so she could skip class and gave her presents.23 Apr 05:00 AM
PremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: We have lessons to learn about parents in educationOPINION: There is no substitute for a parent or guardian in a child's education.22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCleared for take‑off? Air NZ eyes Kerikeri for aviation engineering schoolThe feasibility study will assess demand, facilities and job pathways.22 Apr 04:00 AM
PremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: Education reform is underway, now comes the hard part17 Apr 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Few pages ahead of students': Schools lean on unqualified teachers in class13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHungover teacher took bottle of cider to work, covertly drank while caring for pre-schoolers11 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'I liked your hair': Teacher messaged young students on TikTok to be 'relatable'09 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Akin to aunt and nephew:' Young woman who slept with 12-year-old wants to be a teacher08 Apr 08:00 AM
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
New ZealandOn The Up: Charity offers mentor support for 250 pupils in FlaxmereTe Whai Hiringa is the first Hawke's Bay school to partner with I Have A Dream.02 Apr 12:43 AM
PremiumPremiumEducationStronger teen maths skills linked to higher study and pay, new study findsThe University of Auckland study links teen maths scores to adult earnings.31 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Unacceptable': 125 teachers in inappropriate relationships with students over last 20 yearsThe cases involve pregnancies, marriage, sexting, and grooming. 29 Mar 06:37 PM
EducationHalf of all teens still ignoring school phone ban, teachers urged to have 'firm consequences'The Education Review Office has found compliance is an issue in secondary schools.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFallout continues for teacher who asked students about 'sex with a dead girl' Chanel College in Australia says it was not aware of Jason Morgan's history.28 Mar 05:05 PM
New ZealandHow a young teacher hid sexual relationships with two students for more than a yearSam Bocock used aliases like ‘Michael’, ‘Alex’ and ‘Bella’ to hide the affairs.27 Mar 06:10 AM
New ZealandNew NCEA plan, tight deadline: What the overhaul leaves teachers still askingCurrent Year 9 students will be the first to enter the overhauled system in 2028.26 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandAssociate Immigration Minister tells migrant couple’s disabled son to leave NZThe 6-year-old's parents, brother, two grandparents and an aunt all live in NZ.25 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
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 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