The secret life of: A class of Kiwi kids in a Covid pandemic
It's a place without singing, without shared learning and facing unprecedented challenges.
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Northland educators sparring stances on whether schools should become vaccination sites
Many in Northland are not convinced that schools should be used as vaccination centers.
Girl's hijab ripped off during 'racist' clash at Otago Girls' High
Dunedin's Islamic community is working with Otago Girls' High School.
Schools adapt to change as Covid-19 cases appear in their communities
"There's a real sense of community that develops."
Otago Girls' High School fight video prompts action
Video has emerged of Otago school pupils fighting, further inquiries are being made.
Several Covid cases associated with Wellington schools
Two of the schools are Petone Central School and St Patrick's College, Silverstream.
'He's extremely lucky': Teen allegedly stabbed outside Waikato school
The teen's mother and a teacher were just metres away when he was stabbed by a student.
Free pads and tampons in schools appreciated, hope for sustainable underwear option
Phase Two of the Government's free period product initiative will begin soon.
Help wanted: School seeks people to supervise classes if teachers get Omicron
High school planning for "potential major teaching staff shortages due to Omicron".
South Auckland primary schools consider onsite vaccination clinics
Counties Manukau DHB has asked primary schools to allow vaccinations on their sites.
Te Mata School students tested for Covid, no new cases yet
Te Mata School principal is cautiously optimistic after no new Covid cases in the region.
Multibillion-dollar tech company to train Kiwi school leavers
It's expected more than 10 per cent of workers needed over next decade will be IT-skilled.
PM promises schools will only close again as 'last resort'
Cooler months are likely to bring new Covid variants and a return of the flu, says Ardern.
Surge in school Covid cases; PM won't engage with anti-mandate convoy
Yesterday 188 Covid-19 community cases were reported by health officials.
Would you spend $500,000 and move countries to educate your kids? This Korean mum has
"Sometimes I feel like I have a lot of responsibilities on my shoulders."
Revealed: What Kiwi parents care about most when choosing a school
Public versus private? Sport versus grades? Here's what 1000 parents say really matters.
'The bottom line is that kids are happy': Schools prepare for staff shortages, class disruption amid Omicron
Schools have been told staff shortages are "highly likely" as a result of Omicron.
Schools prepare for staff shortages and class disruption as Omicron spreads
Schools have been told staff shortages are "highly likely" as a result of Omicron.
Meng Foon wants compulsory te reo in schools within 5 years
Foon says protection of te reo Māori is enshrined within Te Tiriti as a taonga.
Study Taylor Swift: Why uni introduced pop icon as subject
Grab your pens, Swifties, because Taylor Swift is now a university subject.
'Robbing Peter to pay Paul': Funding overhaul may kill off polytechs
Independent Tertiary Education NZ fears the changes could lower education quality.
'Huge struggle': Schools help parents tackle back to school costs
A mum has described buying school supplies for her three children as a "huge struggle".
Editorial: Reflecting on Waitangi Day
OPINION: Aotearoa New Zealand's histories will be taught in all schools & kura from 2023.
Auckland University to move lectures online for first semester as Omicron hits
Students will still be allowed on campus, Vice Chancellor says.
The Kiwi school that's banned phones: 'They know it's good for them'
School wants students to focus on building relationships face-to-face.
Sadness but optimism as old classrooms demolished
Hopes the planning and design work for the new school will be complete by end of 2022.
Northland principals hit back over rumours schools to become vaccine clinics
Northland schools have rejected the Government's calls for onsite vaccination centres.
Focus: Kids return to schools under new Covid rules
Pt Chevalier School principal Stephen Lethbridge says while some teachers, parents and kids may be nervous about returning to school, they have measures in place to overcome any Covid challenges. Video / NZ Herald
Luxon wants free rapid Covid tests for schools, but doesn't know how many students
National wants twice-weekly Covid tests for schools, and rapid tests widely available.
Ōtāhuhu College staff member tests positive for Covid, four staff isolating
Three other staff members are now isolating.
Fears back-to-school costs and Covid could keep kids out of class
Families choosing between schools supplies or food and power, charity says.
All teaching staff isolating: Auckland school forced to delay start of term
27 of the school's staff were isolating after being at a professional development day.
Back to School: Northland schools ease some financial pressure for parents
Tai Tokerau schools help out parents with free stationery, food, and electronic devices.
School hires person to talk with parents hesitant about sending kids back to school
Schools go back tomorrow for many children around the country.