New Zealand'Last resort': More schools struggle as teacher illness forces students homeWhangārei Boys' High had 20 teaching staff unwell, forcing Year 12s to be rostered home.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Not taken lightly': Govt disappointed as teachers plan strike over payThe Government offered a 1% pay rise but the PPTA has deemed it too low.13 Aug 06:55 AM
New Zealand'Significant challenges': Teachers to strike as Govt offers 1% pay riseThe PPTA says the offered pay increase is the lowest in a generation.13 Aug 06:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why NCEA's demise is a lesson in failed educational policyOPINION: New Zealand should not have persisted with a flawed scheme for so long.13 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandEducation Minister bans most Māori words in early reading booksOnly Māori names are allowed in new Ready to Read Phonics Plus books.12 Aug 07:28 PM
PoliticsGovt warned of risks to breaking up polytech merger: 'Similar, if not worse' financialsA paper said the proposed future appears to be similar, if not worse.12 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeRetired teacher caught taking 400 images of houseguest in bathroom, showerVictim: 'He never once brought up that he'd been sentenced for sexual misconduct.'11 Aug 05:00 PM
Education'More questions than answers': Principals react to NCEA changes'We want a system that works for all learners and puts students at the centre.'07 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandParents' anger as sex offending Akl teacher travels abroad while young victim awaits closureShe admitted to sending nude photos to a boy under 12.06 Aug 01:09 AM
Wellington'Created great men': Coach and teacher remembered after sudden deathNeville Paul changed multiple lives in his 30 years of teaching and coaching.05 Aug 06:00 AM
PoliticsEducation Minister Erica Stanford defends ‘hasty’ six-week consultation period for NCEA upheavalThe upheaval will see the decades-old NCEA scheme abolished completely. 04 Aug 11:50 PM
New Zealand'Huge backward step': Debate over Govt's new education proposalThe new system replaces NCEA with national qualifications over five years.04 Aug 07:58 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPrincipals have their say on axing NCEA: A 'huge step forward' or a game of political football?Leading principals debate the merits of plans to radically overhaul education.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Changed a generation': Why three Rotorua principals have been celebrated Garry de Thierry, Phil Palfrey and Colin Watkins have received life memberships.01 Aug 06:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe $600k zone: Families paying premium for homes near Auckland's most exclusive schoolsFind out exactly how much you have to pay to live in every school zone in Auckland. 01 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKathryn Berkett: Learning begins when children feel safeOPINION: Children learn best when they feel emotionally and psychologically safe.31 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Chaotic' or 'collaborative': Where schools stand on open-plan classroomsRotorua principals have seen different results from the larger learning spaces.28 Jul 07:49 PM
New ZealandInternal documents reveal curriculum rewrite struggles, AI consideredInternal documents show the curriculum rewrite lacked a clear definition.21 Jul 07:38 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTim O'Connor: NCEA as we know it should be abolishedOPINION: We need a simplified, rigorous but fair national qualification for our schools.21 Jul 12:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-Allan: When parents avoid something in a school, you know it's a bad ideaOPINION: Schools spent millions reverting open-plan classrooms to single-cell.19 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsStanford announces two new Akl school locations, $120m for classrooms at 24 campusesTwo new schools are to be built, in Pōkeno and Chapel Downs. 18 Jul 12:21 AM
EducationCharter schools told to keep enrolment numbers secretThe Charter School Agency has told charter schools to keep enrolments secret.15 Jul 09:16 PM
KahuNo more 'hunting hui': Māori educators launch association to curb feelings of isolationAfter 30 years a new chapter begins for Māori teachers seeking connection and support.12 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'World-leading': New 250-student private school planned for central AucklandClasses will have a maximum of 25 students and initially cater for Year 0-10 pupils. 02 Jul 05:00 PM
Crime'A sadistic flavour': Paedophile's jail time extended after more predatory offending revealedFormer principal James Parker's number of victims has now climbed to 22.25 Jun 07:00 AM
WorldTeacher sacked after sending 35,000 messages to ex-student before relationshipEleanor Yorke has been suspended after having a sexual relationship with a former student.20 Jun 05:55 AM
New Zealand'Compelled to stay': More teachers working past 65 amid shortagesIn 2024, 8072 teachers over 65 made up about 10% of the workforce.18 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandParents gaming system as top Auckland schools close rolls to out-of-zone pupilsSome schools have hired private investigators to identify 'fraudulent' applications. 13 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDr Lesley Rameka honoured for 30-year service to Māori“They were sharing a real taonga with us, and it was important that their words be heard."11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher denied request to 'retire with dignity' after having sex with studentThe woman was more recently teaching at one of the country's top private girls' schools.04 Jun 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Unjustifiable': Dyslexic children to lose 109 specialist teachers after Budget cut'For those with severe difficulties reading or writing, there’s nothing to replace them.'03 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Govt's $140m school attendance initiative overlooks NZ's missing children crisisOPINION: Community-based initiatives could be used to get these children back on track.03 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleHow one man's passion for tradition and giant kūmara is empowering Northland youthMalcolm Wano and Kiahara Takareki Trust in Moerewa want to inspire young people.23 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment changes tikanga course rules in law schools Labour is uncomfortable with the Government's approach to the issue. 23 May 06:56 AM
