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
New ZealandParents, teachers shocked by NCEA exam questions on 'rectums' and 'private parts'NZQA says the question passed the sensitivity test but some were offended.18 Nov 06:22 AM
EducationAustralian state luring Kiwi ECE teachers with $55,000 incentivesVictoria Government is targeting New Zealand early childhood teachers to move.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJunk food fail: Just how unhealthy are NZ’s school tuck shops?Our intermediate and secondary schools have received a fail grade for healthy menus.17 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandTeacher allegedly offered teen $10k to not make complaint about sexual advances'I was so scared, nothing like this had ever happened to me before,' the 17yo girl said.13 Nov 05:00 AM
KahuSeymour slams schools who told kids 'wave your banners' ahead of hīkoiTeachers openly flaunt children's absenteeism rules.12 Nov 10:56 PM
New ZealandPrincipal's email details 'significant updates' to child protection policy amid disgraced teacher sagaThe principal has emailed parents about steps being taken to keep girls safe.10 Nov 07:20 AM
New ZealandStudent kicked out of class for complaining about music teacher's erectionsMonths later he struck up a sexual relationship with a different music student.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland principal got school funds for massages, clothesDavid Wallis' behaviour amounted to 'serious misconduct', tribunal rules.08 Nov 06:48 AM
New ZealandGrooming fears: Calls to ban teachers using social media to contact students53 teachers have been struck off for forming a relationship with a student since 2014.26 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGiving NCEA students confidence: Meet Kiwi maths teacher-turned YouTube starThere’s no black cape, but Subash Chandar K comes out at night to help those in need.25 Oct 04:00 PM
