One of New Zealand's first charter schools is failing, abysmally, and the Ministry of Education must stop dodging questions, writes Rose Patterson.

A principal who headed a school that lost more than 55 teachers in four years is under investigation by the Teachers Council.

Being underprepared and not getting enough sleep are reasons why New Zealand school children are lagging behind their international counterparts, research has found.

Schools are bracing for the biggest changes to their funding in seven years, as officials measure how rich or poor their pupils' families are.

In 2004 the Govt closed seven small Northland schools. Alan Perrott and Steven McNicholl return to find out what happened.

Many schools are not demonstrating sufficient commitment to ensuring achievement of Maori students, ERO has warned

An Education Review Office survey of 229 schools found about 20pc had inadequate inclusive practices for special needs pupils.

Education Minister Anne Tolley has been accused of manufacturing a crisis for political gain over a damning report into basic teaching skills.

A school for some of the country's most difficult children faces closure after assault charges against three recent staff members.