New ZealandDisgraced teachers still allowed to work in classroomTeachers who were sacked or quit over alarming conduct remained registered to teach on the official database that is supposed to warn parents and schools.19 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeachers 'unprepared' for national standardsThree-quarters of teachers are feeling unprepared and rushed as they work to implement national standards, a survey has found.14 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeachers in sex and porn shameFive teachers disciplined for offences ranging from sex with students to watching porn in a classroom have had their identities protected.12 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrime Minister stuns press pack with cutting commentPrime Minister John Key revealed yesterday that he has had a vasectomy, providing a new slant on questions about Budget cuts.31 May 04:00 PM
EconomyBudget 2010: Early childhood educators 'devastated'The Govt's decision to remove recognition for fully qualified centres 'dumbs down' the sector, early childhood educators say. 20 May 04:20 AM
New ZealandBring the cane back in schoolsHalf of New Zealanders support the reintroduction of corporal punishment in schools, according to a national survey of 1000 people.14 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool 'coping well' after stabbing - principalThe students of Te Puke High School are receiving ongoing support after one of their peers stabbed a maths teacher during class yesterday.11 May 06:21 AM
New Zealand'School is supposed to be a safe sanctuary'Principals say teachers need the power to search students as schools become increasingly violent.11 May 12:28 AM
New ZealandClassroom horror: 'Blood was everywhere'As blood dripped from stab wounds inflicted by one of his students, maths teacher Steve Hose yelled at the rest of his class to get out.10 May 04:00 PM
New Zealand'He just came over and stabbed him in the back four times' - witnessA witness to the stabbing of a teacher in a BOP classroom has told how the attack unfolded. The 53-year-old victim is now resting at home.10 May 06:08 AM
New ZealandSect pupils in a class of their ownImagine a New Zealand school whose books had words blacked out or pages removed and large parts of the curriculum were simply not taught.08 May 04:00 PM
New Zealand<i>Unsung Heroes:</i> Singing enthusiast discovers hidden talent in childrenChoir teacher Rhondda Garland is serious when she says everyone can sing, or at least hit the right note with her help.05 May 04:00 PM