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
PremiumPremiumEducationGraffiti art helping girls' self-esteemArt programme uses graffiti to promote positive message for pre-teen girls.25 Jan 10:01 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Whareama Excellence in Teaching AwardWhareama School teaching principal wins only primary teaching National Excellence Award.16 Dec 04:43 AM
New ZealandOversupply of teachers possible next year, Ministry of Education forecasts showPandemic has seen an unprecedented "spike" in teachers staying in the classroom.13 Dec 01:00 AM
EducationPrincipal receives awards for both leadership and mentoringManaia View School principal wins a crystal trophy and $10000 grant in an online ceremony.07 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Education Ministry ordering air purifiers, CO2 monitors for classroomsGood planning will cut the risk of "super spreader events" in schools, ministry says.03 Dec 03:52 AM
Crime'What a disgusting human': Victims confront ex-Dilworth chaplainRoss Douglas Browne has been sentenced to more than six years in prison.01 Dec 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Roadblock on literacy's pathway to prosperityOPINION: An effective literacy reset cannot come soon enough.01 Dec 04:35 AM
New ZealandKindy owner charged after letting woman ride on her car during 'Great Gridlock'The pre-school owner was remanded at large to reappear next year.24 Nov 12:07 AM
New ZealandYoung students 'distraught' after teacher made them slap his hand till it hurtThe disciplinary tribunal censured Anaru Wihapi but let him keep his teaching licence.22 Nov 03:10 AM
New ZealandThe growing list of schools dealing with Covid casesThe approach taken at each school has been different, based on public health advice.19 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandPoll finds 1 in 50 teachers have not had first Covid vaccinationPrincipals' federation finds many teachers got first dose over the weekend.18 Nov 11:49 PM
New ZealandWaikato school apologises to staff over rumours of 'no substance', issued Worksafe improvement noticeBoard sorry for 'any distress' caused by claims teachers had faked permission slips.17 Nov 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumEducation'One of the toughest things': Whanganui schools let unvaccinated staff go"As an employer, it's one of the toughest things, letting a staff member go."17 Nov 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumEducationHealth and education leaders waiting to see full impact of mandateWait for numbers of Northland health and education workers who refuse vaccine.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMasks, mandates and no mingling as primary kids return to schoolPrimary schools are taking a flexible approach to the return to school.16 Nov 06:18 AM
PremiumPremiumEducationPrincipals brace themselves as vaccine mandate kicks inNorthland principals are working on a solution to fill up staff positions.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrincipals worried ahead of vaccine deadline:'Probably one of the worst days of my career'School principals hope vaccination-resistant teachers will get the jab before midnight.15 Nov 05:55 AM