New Zealand'Exceptional leader': Former Auckland high school principal diesDavid Hodge spent time at the helm of St Kent's, Rangitoto and Tāmaki College.06 May 12:51 AM
PremiumPremiumEducationCovid in schools: How does Northland cases compare nationally?Data suggests Northland schools may have fared far better than elsewhere in the country.02 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHigh school avoids prosecution after student drownsInstead, an "enforceable undertaking" will cost Melville High School about $266,000.29 Apr 01:55 AM
New ZealandBeloved teacher farewelled after losing cancer battleRodney Gordon taught at Auckland Grammar for three decades.22 Apr 01:51 AM
New ZealandSex, drugs and students: Teacher keeps job after 'inappropriate' podcastChch teacher slammed for 'inappropriate and offensive' comments on podcast episode.13 Apr 12:13 AM
New Zealand'Makes them feel safer': Schoolkids using CO2 monitors to fight Covid, learn scienceExperts say keeping rooms well ventilated is one of the best ways to lower Covid risk.08 Apr 03:53 AM
New ZealandHigh Court rules vaccination mandates for educators and health workers justifiedJustice Francis Cooke said the mandates were justified limitations on NZers' rights.08 Apr 03:10 AM
New ZealandTeacher loses licence after assault leaves boy with bloody noseTe Kawe Terence Ratu pled guilty to assault after his actions left boy with a bloody nose.01 Apr 03:37 AM
PremiumPremiumEducationWhat was the point? The impact of vaccine mandates in Northland and their purposeCovid-19 modeller explains the need for introducing and removing vaccine mandates.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid rates in South Island schools increase as peak passes AucklandDaily case numbers reported by schools in Wellington are also up.28 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandChildren's declining maths, literacy performance to be tackled'We must do better for our kids,' minister says.24 Mar 11:51 PM
New Zealand'Now I don't know my ABC' report exposes crisis among youth in literacyNearly one in five 15-year-olds are not meeting the lowest benchmark for reading.20 Mar 08:47 PM
New ZealandDunedin's Kavanagh College to be renamed after sexual abuse investigationThe school will become Trinity Catholic College from January 1, 2023.18 Mar 10:25 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationSchool leaders 'very much relieved' for increased access to RATsFifty nine per cent of schools in the Bay are managing Covid cases.18 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationSchool leaders 'very much relieved' for increased access to RATsFifty nine per cent of schools in the Bay are managing Covid cases.18 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandCompulsory history lessons one of my proudest achievements - ArdernMore than 4000 people gave feedback on the first draft of the curriculum.16 Mar 11:27 PM
CrimeMan who sexually abused boys jailedRyan Burrows must serve at least two thirds of his sentence before eligible for parole.08 Mar 05:45 AM
New ZealandFormer Dunedin teacher admits abusing eight more boysDefendant has a history of sex attacks.06 Mar 09:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Going to have to eat ramen': The rising cost of being a teacherConsultation on the proposed changes was set to end on April 1.06 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationFrustrated on the frontline: Northland education leaders want critical worker status and easier access to RATsNorthland education leaders demand RATs kits for teachers and school staff.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Unvaccinated students can participate in after-school activities under phase 3There will also be a new supply of RAT tests and masks for schools.24 Feb 08:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCollaboration, not competition: Northland school goes subjects-freeRuawai College's new "learning packages" involve themes and experiences.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandIslamophobic school attack: 'There were complaints, but nothing was done'A 17-year-old girl had her hijab ripped off and suffered a concussion at a Dunedin school.19 Feb 07:12 PM
New ZealandSeveral Covid cases associated with Wellington schoolsTwo of the schools are Petone Central School and St Patrick's College, Silverstream.10 Feb 11:46 PM
New ZealandFar North school forced to close senior school due to lack of staff after vax mandate56 students have been told they will have no schooling for at least the first term.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHelp wanted: School seeks people to supervise classes if teachers get OmicronHigh school planning for "potential major teaching staff shortages due to Omicron".09 Feb 02:53 AM
PremiumPremiumEducationTe Mata School students tested for Covid, no new cases yetTe Mata School principal is cautiously optimistic after no new Covid cases in the region.08 Feb 10:52 PM
PremiumPremiumEducation'The bottom line is that kids are happy': Schools prepare for staff shortages, class disruption amid OmicronSchools have been told staff shortages are "highly likely" as a result of Omicron.06 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationSchools prepare for staff shortages and class disruption as Omicron spreadsSchools have been told staff shortages are "highly likely" as a result of Omicron.06 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeng Foon wants compulsory te reo in schools within 5 yearsFoon says protection of te reo Māori is enshrined within Te Tiriti as a taonga.05 Feb 10:04 PM
EducationSadness but optimism as old classrooms demolishedHopes the planning and design work for the new school will be complete by end of 2022.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Woeful': Border scheme to lure 300 teachers to NZ - only 8 cameClaim process is too costly, confusing and slow to get teachers into the country.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAll teaching staff isolating: Auckland school forced to delay start of term27 of the school's staff were isolating after being at a professional development day.30 Jan 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: School's in so here's a few lessons on OmicronEDITORIAL: Schools are coming back as our first Omicron outbreak blooms.29 Jan 04:00 PM