EducationAlan Bayly on 40 years at Te Kamo High SchoolHe remembers the first computer at the school, he's older than most of the buildings, and he still gets joy from that moment the 'penny drops' for students.Watch17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow this teacher aide is helping a small rural school thriveAshley Steedman has 'fallen in love with the job'.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating Auckland Christian school teacher over assault allegationsThe teacher is on paid leave during the investigation.09 Apr 12:54 AM
New ZealandTauranga Special School marks 60 years of educating diverse learnersThe original 1965 building still stands, now with many upgrades.01 Apr 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Preparing kids to start school – it’s not as simple as blaming parentsOPINION: Parents are doing their best within constraints not entirely of their making.01 Apr 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘What happens next?’ Calls for local solutions to school lunch problemsLibelle Group's liquidation raises concerns about school lunch programme's stability.19 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandGovt’s surprise move on national testing system stuns principalsThere are concerns the new test might be developed by a foreign company.19 Mar 07:11 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleA teacher tells: NZ kids are not prepared for school and parents are to blameA teacher tells how kids are arriving at school unprepared and without basic life skills.14 Mar 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: You don’t fix an education system by tearing it apartOPINION: The thing is not all children learn in the same way.13 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandToni Street, Sir Graham Henry and more lead farewell to Belmont Primary's 'coolest' principalBruce Cunningham is retiring after 45 years of teaching. Video / SuppliedWatch12 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandHigh school teacher who groomed two students can now be namedThe Whanganui teacher was sentenced to home detention last year.12 Mar 12:57 AM
New ZealandTeacher disguised himself, swapped drugs for oral sex with studentThe girl didn't realise it was her teacher as his face was partially covered.04 Mar 08:58 PM
KahuHow Witi Ihimaera is nurturing the next generation of Māori writersTe Kaituhi Māori opened 2025 applications for its mentorship programmes.04 Mar 06:48 PM
New Zealand‘We’ve had no one apply’: Teacher shortage hits regionThe Bay could be short of 180 primary school teachers in 2025, according to projections.28 Feb 06:15 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAuckland startup Polymath, with its contrarian take on AI, raises money from a heavy-hitter"Our goal is to be the household name for screen time that parents can feel good about."17 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘I’m disgusted at myself’: Teacher admits trying to buy ADHD meds from student"I’ve been trying to get some black-market Ritalin or Concerta but haven’t had much luck."16 Feb 08:04 AM
New Zealand‘Absolute shambles’: English curriculum turmoil as teachers back outConcerns included complex content and unrealistic expectations for teachers.12 Feb 08:54 PM
New ZealandTeacher hands himself in after sending sexually explicit videos to teen boysHe has been given a good behaviour bond and permanent suppression for the offending.06 Feb 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Big s*** storm': Teacher quits job to homeschool child after ministry cuts bus route'I'd love to be working; I don't get pure satisfaction sitting here at home doing this.'05 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A force of nature': Tributes flow for Dame Iritana TāwhiwhirangiNational leaders have praised her impact on Māori education.02 Feb 01:14 AM
LifestyleBill Gates: ‘I would be diagnosed with autism if I were a kid today’The tech billionaire says he was an obsessive and socially-awkward child.26 Jan 03:03 AM
EducationBack to School: Structured literacy and numeracyAucklander Charlotte Lay explains why the new methods of teaching reading, writing and maths will be good for her 6-year-old daughter Margot. Video / Alex BurtonWatch19 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It's very transparent': Parents praise new compulsory structured literacy for schoolsHow we learn to read and write will completely change for some Kiwi kids.19 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why students, parents are losing faith in NCEA systemOPINION: Students’, parents’ confidence in the qualifications system is being undermined.14 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: New Year Honours List shows the exceptional Kiwis who stepped up in 2024OPINION: If you're thinking of how you want to change, there's plenty of inspiration.30 Dec 04:00 PM
EducationCall for mandatory child protection training for teachersTeachers are in prime position to notice signs of child abuse.30 Dec 01:57 AM
New Zealand‘It's magical’: Kiwi teacher working as Santa's elf in Lapland villageExperiencing phenomena like the Northern Lights makes up for long work hours, Kiwi says.21 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: NCEA is flawed - it’s time to end this experiment on our teenagersOPINION: We need to accept the inevitable and end our experiment with a flawed system.11 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew Zealand's brand new schools: Are any being built near you?School planners have focused on NZ's fastest growing suburbs over the next two years.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandEx-rugby player fired from teaching job over misconduct allegations to return to workCommissioner's decision puts teacher’s ‘mana ahead of the law’, former board leader says.07 Dec 03:54 AM
OpinionOpinion: Privatisation by stealth – education changes opening the door to private interestsOPINION: Govt responsible for the education of all our children and should not outsource.03 Dec 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Government must do more to tackle teacher shortageOPINION: Principals say there is a lack of locally trained teachers available.01 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuFree Te Tiriti books for all NZ high schools after donor's giftRoimata Smail: 'This generous support ensures students access clear Treaty knowledge.'28 Nov 04:02 PM
New Zealand'It's not a holiday': Kura ends school year early blaming student absencesA Māngere kura had crisis talks after Year 13 was cut short for not contributing in class.27 Nov 04:00 PM
