New ZealandReligion in schools survey slammed as 'biased'Survey suggests scrapping religious instruction but teaching about all religions.19 Jul 07:23 AM
New ZealandNikki Kaye will leave 'deep hole' in educationKaye reached across the party divide to push educational modernisation.16 Jul 12:16 AM
New ZealandTeacher used 'false strike by hand' to show fairnessTeacher says she pretended to hit her son to comfort a girl he had upset.08 Jul 04:50 AM
New Zealand'Ethnic prejudice' alleged in smacking chargeEthnic prejudice alleged in case against teacher charged with smacking her own children.07 Jul 03:27 AM
KahuOne in eight principals quit or changed schools last yearMore principals are ageing and retiring each year.05 Jul 06:48 AM
New ZealandVirus, recession keep kids away from schoolStudents forced to work to support families, or can't afford bus fares and lunches.03 Jul 05:00 PM
EmploymentDaycare teachers' hours cut due to Covid fearsUnion says new flexible-hours contracts are illegal.30 Jun 04:55 AM
New ZealandMinimum wage hikes slash value of studyYou can still earn more with a degree - but the relative gain is shrinking.25 Jun 06:10 AM
New ZealandFunding boost to move NCEA exams onlineAt least 58 NCEA exams will be moved online.13 Jun 01:09 AM
New ZealandNational promises to scrap teacher feesNational would ask taxpayers to pick up the $16m cost of teacher registration.08 Jun 11:30 PM
New ZealandTeacher censured for viewing pornForensic examination found the teacher had 'attempted to erase any trace of the material'.07 Jun 01:36 AM
New ZealandStudents shocked after porn pops up on teacher's computer screenTeacher admitted accessing 17 inappropriate websites on school computer.26 May 10:50 PM
New ZealandUni staff asked to donate salaries to save jobsStaff asked to participate in 'giving programme' if personal circumstances allowed.20 May 04:58 AM
New ZealandSchool's back for 82 per cent of kidsAbout 85 per cent of kids are back at school, but some Whangārei parents scared away.18 May 12:42 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleClass action - what a teacher learned in lockdownA high school art teacher describes what lockdown has been like for him and his students.16 May 09:00 PM
EducationNatasha Hemara is new head of troubled Northland schoolThe new principal of Kamo High School is from Whangārei and will start in July.15 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationEducation leaders welcome free trades training and lunchesRotorua's education sector reacts with cautious optimism to Budget 2020.14 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandNCEA exams delayed due to Covid-19NCEA exams have been delayed by 10 days in light of the pandemic crisis.13 May 02:51 AM
New ZealandSchools may stagger reopening days at level 2Teachers ready to return to class despite persistent safety fears.11 May 07:16 AM
New ZealandEarly childhood teachers win big pay hikeEarly childhood teachers will get big minimum pay rises in the Budget.11 May 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelThe lessons we tried - and failed - to learn in lockdownHow to tie a knot, how to bake a loaf, how to dance a jig, and how to just relax.09 May 08:28 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleFive famous Kiwis on what their mums taught themThomasin McKenzie, Kate Sylvester and Reb Fountain reflect on the wisdom of their mothers.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMost universities won't reopen until JulyUniversities won't reopen quickly even though Government says they can.07 May 06:40 AM
New ZealandSchool playgrounds, sports, assemblies resumeToys, sandpits and other currently banned delights will be allowed again.07 May 05:10 AM
New ZealandAuckland music teacher jailed for five years for historic sex offendingAn Auckland music teacher has been jailed for sexually assaulting two boys.05 May 01:08 AM
New Zealand'Frustrating': School's flu jab clinic cancelled twice due to short supplyIt's the second time the school has tried and failed to get teachers vaccinated.03 May 11:24 PM
New ZealandUniversity asks contractors to work without payGuest lecturers will not be paid in the second semester and contracts are being reviewed.30 Apr 06:49 AM
New ZealandMan stuck on cruise ship surprises Kiwi kidsTeacher tracks down stranded cruise crooner on Instagram and gets him on class Zoom.30 Apr 03:32 AM
New ZealandSmall schools top plans for post-Covid rebuildSmall schools to get better lights and insulation in bid to restart economy.30 Apr 12:40 AM
New ZealandAddress muddle slows $88m computers for kidsTiresa Tufue received a computer but it was addressed to another student and taken away.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeet the teacher who's become an unexpected TV star'It's definitely been something totally out of my comfort zone.'29 Apr 03:13 AM
New ZealandSchools reopen - but one in six don't expect any studentsSchools are officially open again - but many are not expecting any students.28 Apr 06:30 AM
New ZealandAuckland schools: 'We'll do our bit for the recovery'Schools expect only 5 to 10 per cent of students to turn up in alert level 3.22 Apr 07:12 AM
New ZealandLockdown stand-off: Kids not as contagious says Bloomfield; childcare centres refuse to reopenSome childcare centres will stay closed, but most schools will open on April 29.20 Apr 04:54 PM
