New ZealandGreens call for compulsory MaoriThe Greens and some Labour MPs are calling for a national goal of making Māori language compulsory for all children in state schools.31 Jan 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Illegal' payments to teachers uncoveredTroubled schools: A school where teachers were allegedly given "illegal" payments is one of nine under Government control.29 Jan 09:52 PM
New ZealandDodgy teachers: 50 censured or struck offDozens of teachers were disciplined or struck off last year for sexual, inappropriate or aggressive behaviour towards students.26 Jan 10:31 PM
New ZealandTeacher shortage 'at crisis point'The new school year starts next week as the number of empty teaching places in secondary schools is the highest in almost a decade.26 Jan 08:47 PM
New ZealandNCEA fraud: Teacher pleads for fresh chanceA teacher has admitted falsifying NCEA documents because he was "panicked" and overwhelmed by work.25 Jan 05:42 AM
New ZealandPrincipal stress: Burned-out and 'just surviving'Primary school principals are burned-out and leaving the profession because of high stress and 'relentless' workload.24 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury Uni reveals new campus designThe University of Canterbury has revealed its new post-earthquake design.23 Jan 12:55 AM
KahuSchools struggle to find teachersThe new school year is weeks away but schools are struggling to find teachers.17 Jan 06:47 PM
Small BusinessWatch NZH Local Focus: Plea for better kindy funding in HamiltonParents take a win with free early childhood education, but Hamilton centres out of pocket. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 Dec 11:40 PM
New ZealandTeacher puts soap in autistic boy's mouthTeacher squirted hand soap into boy's mouth after he slapped her.19 Dec 09:12 PM
New ZealandTeacher censured for drunken assaultA spot of sub-par rapping at an end-of-year party led to a drunken Mount Maunganui College teacher pummelling a colleague on the ground.19 Dec 08:23 PM
New ZealandFemale teacher has sex with student, 17An Auckland teacher who had sex with a 17-year-old student and let the student watch her have sex with her partner has lost her registration.18 Dec 09:19 PM
New ZealandTeacher not sacked for contact with teenThe teacher having an inappropriate relationship with a 13-year-old girl was not fired from the school where he worked over his contact with the girl, an inquest heard.16 Dec 05:35 AM
EducationSeven teachers retiring with 180 years' experienceNEW PASTURES: Seven Otumoetai teachers are retiring this year. L-R Doreen Swetman, Larry Dixon, Julie Eagle, Stewart Henderson, Anna 14 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandExpert: Teen would be alive without teacher's 'love'Reiha McLelland would be alive today if it were not for her "inappropriate" relationship with her intermediate school teacher, the inquest into her death has been told.14 Dec 05:18 AM
New ZealandSecret 'love' between teacher and teenReiha McLelland, 13, was under great pressure to keep secret her relationship with her former teacher Sam Back, an inquest has heard.13 Dec 06:17 AM
EntertainmentActor sex trial: I trusted him - womanA well-known actor on trial for 10 counts of indecent assault denies the charges, saying he used legitimate acting exercises.07 Dec 04:13 AM
New ZealandEarly childhood teacher caught with methThe provisionally registered teacher was caught in the act by police after they were notified of a "strong smell" emanating from her garage.07 Dec 03:55 AM
New ZealandNorthland teacher admits alcoholismA Northland teacher has admitted she's an alcoholic, after incidents including two drink driving convictions, and testing positive 07 Dec 02:43 AM
New ZealandAuckland teacher faked test resultsTeacher in a relationship with a student's mother also fabricated test results.06 Dec 11:31 PM
New ZealandHundreds of teaching jobs advertisedSchools are struggling to recruit hundreds of teachers ahead of the 2017 school year.05 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuEx-drug boss on P: 'A constant battle'Billy Macfarlane has gone from living in a million-dollar Bay of Plenty mansion to the back room of his mother's house. Now he's waging war on P.02 Dec 10:56 PM
New ZealandNZ pupils below average in mathsNew Zealand students are performing below the international average when it comes to maths, a new study shows.29 Nov 09:00 AM
New ZealandNZ school bullying among worst in worldNearly a quarter of 10-year-olds say they are bullied on a weekly basis.29 Nov 09:00 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Making refugees at home on Hamilton roadsLearning to drive can be hard, but learning it in a new language is almost impossible. But that's changing for refugees in Hamilton. Made with funding from NZ On Air.17 Nov 05:20 AM
New ZealandEducation Council gets $21m investmentThe Education Council is set to receive $21 million, to keep it afloat until it can raise teacher registration fees.16 Nov 10:23 PM
New ZealandSchool charges for pre-schoolersAn Auckland primary school is asking parents to fork out up to $100 for a transition-to-school programme for under 5s.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHave your say on early childhood educationConsultation has begun on an update of the 20-year-old early childhood education curriculum.04 Nov 04:31 AM
New ZealandCocaine teacher allowed back at schoolA Kiwi teacher found carrying cocaine in his rugby bag on a rowdy night out in Hong Kong is allowed to teach at New Zealand schools.03 Nov 08:42 PM
EntertainmentMaidment Theatre to close for goodThe University of Auckland's Maidment Theatre is to close for good, as the price-tag to fix it soared to more than $16 million.02 Nov 02:45 AM
New ZealandKiwi set to help students pass examsA young Kiwi entrepreneur has put his study skills to the test and set up a business to help other students pass their exams.02 Nov 01:45 AM
BusinessKiwi uni dropout making millions in NYBy the time he was 25, he achieved his goal and became a consultant to consultants, making over $10 million.01 Nov 06:10 PM
New ZealandTeacher's fitness to teach questionedWhether or not a Wellington primary school teacher is fit to teach was the subject of a New Zealand Teachers' Disciplinary Tribunal 01 Nov 02:11 AM
EducationCommunity mourns loss of four teachersThe teaching community is mourning this week after four teachers from Hawke's Bay schools passed away within a week. The Wairoa College 30 Oct 04:40 PM
