CrimeCleared in court: Teacher not guilty of abusing boy while he was babysitting her kidsThe woman said it was the boy who made sexual advances, which she'd rebuffed.17 Oct 07:00 AM
Politics‘Significant boost’: Education Minister Stanford hails jump in structured literacy resultsThe Government puts focus on fresh educational results.13 Oct 02:50 AM
PoliticsNew education data to reveal 'transformational' impact after Govt's 'back-to-basics' pushThe results are expected to show across-the-board improvement for young children.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeachers to strike this week as pay talks with Govt stallSecondary and area school teachers will refuse to teach certain year groups this week. 10 Oct 10:02 PM
CrimePrimary school teacher who sent 11yo student nudes gets home detentionShe will not have to register as a sex offender but loses permanent suppression.08 Oct 03:59 AM
New Zealand'Throwing the baby out': Teachers warn of ‘one-size-fits-all’ school reformsGovt swings axe on NCEA, Kāhui Ako, Resource Teachers and open-plan classrooms.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'If I wasn’t going to be a farmer, I wanted to be a teacher'Farmer Greg Crombie combines passions to manage Smedley Station. 29 Sep 10:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMechatronics and AI: What kids can expect from the new school curriculumBusinessNZ says the updated curriculum will better equip future workers.27 Sep 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Fall from grace': Scientist indecently assaulted students he was tutoring'It will take some time for them to get over what has happened to them,' judge says.26 Sep 05:00 AM
KahuUni recommends making compulsory Māori course optional after feedbackDavid Seymour criticised the course as limiting student choice and freedom.26 Sep 04:30 AM
Entertainment'I didn't care about anything else': Life lessons from an 87-year-old NZ theatre legend'I believe you should keep on doing what you love until you can’t do it anymore.'26 Sep 12:59 AM
Business'Death by a thousand cuts': The heavy price of school holidays costing parents an extra $1000School holidays can become a financial stress test for many parents.23 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsEducation Minister Erica Stanford announces $58m top-up for urgent school repairsThe wider $413m package combines new, existing and brought-forward funding.22 Sep 02:52 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandNo-go zone? Find out how many out-of-zone students schools will accept in 2026Auckland schools have revealed how many families were successful in out-of-zone ballots.19 Sep 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDon Christie: The education fix Aotearoa NZ needs is already here Opinion: NZ has an opportunity to align technology with our teaching values.17 Sep 05:00 PM
Kahu'Don't have to be an expert to be a champion for te reo': Scotty and Stacey Morrison were late comers to the languageStacey Morrison has translated a new children's book on Dame Whina Cooper.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrimary teachers plan October walkoutThe rejected offer included pay rises of 2.7% to 4.6%.16 Sep 05:59 PM
New Zealand'Destined to do something great': Nikara Ross' journey from student to mentorWairoa woman Nikara Ross is guiding youth in the NZDF after it gave her a career. 15 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinion'Not about greed': Here’s why teachers are striking"It is fiscally responsible to invest in our children’s futures," Peter Wills says.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Not lazy parents': 600 schools needing extra support to boost attendanceThe Ministry of Education said regional teams will step in to support them.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeachers offered up to $40k to stay in hard-to-staff schoolsIt replaces an old scheme, which was capped at a maximum of $17,500.11 Sep 09:02 PM
New ZealandNorthland College first state school to seek charter statusNgāpuhi iwi will sponsor the school, providing cultural and governance support.07 Sep 11:55 PM
New ZealandWatch: Mother pleads with immigration to allow son with Down syndrome into NZChristchurch chef seeks ministerial help to get her son into NZ.07 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: Why NCEA reform matters for every childOPINION: More than 70% of parents said their children receive some form of tutoring.05 Sep 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Beating heart of the school': Dog brings comfort and care to students With Sapphire, no words are needed, just connection.03 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Exciting to see': Teacher enrolments up 30%, exclusive data showsEducation Minister Erica Stanford said it shows the Government's initiatives are working.03 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleI’m a teacher with incurable cancer – I can show students there’s more to life than traumaStacey Schultz says she is teaching them life lessons they wouldn't otherwise experience. 02 Sep 10:59 PM
Education'Crisis point': Fears as NZ lags in language learning for studentsLanguage learning at a crisis point.31 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEx-pupils claim predator teacher used 'two-way mirror'Minister seeks urgent briefing from Teaching Council and review of vetting practices. 30 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Where are these kids going to go?’: Schools fear being swamped under Akl high-rise planSchools don't want to be left dumping prefab classrooms on sports ovals, principals say.28 Aug 05:00 PM
AucklandBad Santa: Firm that placed predator teacher in malls defends record, launches reviewFisher was jailed this month for indecent assault and making objectionable material. 27 Aug 08:30 PM
New ZealandParents say schools getting opening hours wrong for yearsSome primary schools added days on after realising they had misinterpreted the rules.26 Aug 10:50 PM
AucklandPredator teacher worked as Santa at three Auckland malls after vetting failureScentre Group is reviewing vetting processes after learning the man had prior convictions.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLaw expert urges Clean Slate Act review after teacher hid convictions, abused girlsA man with indecency convictions became a teacher, abusing nine pupils.21 Aug 05:00 PM
