New ZealandFocus: Secondary school and area school teachers on strikeThousands of secondary school and area school teachers walk off the job. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Mar 07:08 PM
New ZealandStuart Nash sacked, attempted kidnapper arrested & teachers back on strike | Focus Morning Bulletin: 29 March, 2023 Stuart Nash dismissed from cabinet, the big chill hits the country and how much time we’re wasting waiting on customer service in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch28 Mar 04:43 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationPremium: Are Kiwi kids being taught literacy the best way?Baverstock Oaks School Year 2 teacher Yvette Yu and parents reveal why they think structured literacy is the best way to teach kids the basics. Video / Dean PurcellWatch28 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Super burned-out': Hundreds of teachers to strike again"We are trying to make a difference, but there just aren’t enough resources there.”27 Mar 05:10 PM
New ZealandPosie Parker legal challenge, anti-co-governance roadblock & National's education shake up | Focus Morning Bulletin: 24 March, 2023 Legal battle erupts over Posie Parker, anti co-governance group finding it difficult to book venues and new common practice model released for teachers Focus Morning Bulletin: 24 March, 2023 Watch23 Mar 04:48 PM
New Zealand'Big shift': New model for teachers releasedGovernment is trying to address falling school achievement rates.23 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorThe Premium Debate: Subscribers discuss dissatisfaction over education systemOPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.22 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandEducation crisis: How bad has the system become and what can be done to repair it?Parents around the country are concerned about the quality of our education system.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Christopher Luxon promises to 'rewrite the curriculum' in education policyNational Party leader Christopher Luxon has announced a plan to "rewrite the curriculum" for school students. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Mar 08:04 PM
New ZealandKiwi feared killed in Ukraine, Scott Robertson gets top job & Auckland facing another $195M budget cut | Focus Morning Bulletin: 22 March, 2023 Kiwi reportedly killed in Ukraine, the rugby world reacts to Scott Robertson’s appointment and negotiations after teachers strike in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch21 Mar 04:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMaking the Grade: Why NZ kids are falling behind at schoolToo many children are being left behind at school. What's the issue and how can we fix it?21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe 'bottom line': Teachers share classroom realities in NZ's 'biggest' education strike“You’re not just with the kids and that’s the end of it after they leave for the day."16 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandHammer-wielding youths rob liquor store, teachers not done & Pasifika festival returns | Focus Morning Bulletin 17 March, 2023Shock after primary-school kids raid liquor store, teachers threaten further strike action and the Government explores raising benefit increases in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch16 Mar 04:44 PM
New Zealand'Wellington only listens to people when they stand up': March aims to raise teachers' voicesThousands of teachers across Te Tai Tokerau marched for better pay, resources and support.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeachers' strike: Minister wants it settled but more strikes not off the tableTens of thousands of teachers took to streets around the country in protest today.16 Mar 03:38 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Education Minister addresses teachers on strikeEducation Minister Jan Tinetti addresses thousands of teachers on strike gathered at Parliament. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 Mar 11:09 PM
New ZealandTwo, four, six, eight, what would teachers appreciate? More than just moneyTeachers are striking for more than just money.15 Mar 10:52 PM
New Zealand'I'm striking for our children': Striking teachers in their own wordsTeachers strike over stalled pay talks with the Ministry of Education.15 Mar 09:03 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Thousands of teachers strike across NZSchools and kindergartens around the country closed on Thursday as teachers and principals took to the streets to call for better pay and working conditions. Video / NZ HeraldWatch15 Mar 08:07 PM
New ZealandThousands of teachers set to strike, CRL drags on until 2026 & are we in a recession already? | Focus Morning Bulletin: 16 March, 2023 Teachers get set to strike, heartbroken family of cyclone victim desperate for answers and why the country could already be in recession in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch15 Mar 04:39 PM
New Zealand'We must do better': 1 in 5 ethnic students experience racist bullying at schoolEducation Review Office says schools must recognise all ethnicities.14 Mar 07:28 PM
New Zealand‘They’re leaving for the lifestyle’: Teachers are struggling to work under pressureThe role of school principal has high turnover due to the mounted pressures on staff.09 Mar 10:16 PM
New ZealandAnother 14 students unwell after raw chicken meals served at schoolThe lunch provider allegedly provided students with raw chicken meals - more than once.09 Mar 04:37 AM
New ZealandHow can we solve low literacy and numeracy test scores?School test design could be making exams more difficult than they should be.05 Mar 08:22 PM
New Zealand$25m boost for cyclone-hit businesses, at least 58 migrants dead in Italy & Emergency Departments under strain | Focus Morning Bulletin: 27 February, 2023 Government grants $25m boost for cyclone-hit businesses, at least 58 migrants dead after boat sinks off Italy and our Emergency Departments still under strain in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Feb 04:32 PM
New ZealandSchool truancy spike driven by Covid restrictions, principals saySchools had told students to stay home because of Covid, so getting them back was hard.07 Feb 07:37 PM
New ZealandGetting kids to school a rough ride in NorthlandBuses running behind and parents trying to keep up with fees: what's in store this year?06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe 'accessible minister': New Education Minister's goals and focusTauranga-based list MP Jan Tinetti has been named the new Education Minister.01 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandLive: 'It's a bit scary': Rainmaker hits - state highways closed north of Auckland, resident tells of water at doorwayAuckland has experienced record rainfall and more is on the way.31 Jan 03:46 PM
New ZealandLive: Northland declares state of emergency; severe weather warnings in place; over 100 homes red-stickeredAuckland has experienced record rainfall and more is on the way.31 Jan 12:52 AM
New ZealandSchools hit by flooding: Who's making the call on return to classDecision on resuming class up to each school, officials say.29 Jan 03:11 AM
New ZealandNZ's pothole problem, empty building costs millions & death toll rises in Nepal plane crash | Focus Morning Bulletin: 16 January, 2023 Record complaints over the state of our roads, the Government’s multi-million dollar bill on an empty building and terrifying plane crash in Nepal in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch15 Jan 04:45 PM
VideoTertiary fees-free policy appears to benefit wealthier studentsThe Government's fees-free tertiary education policy appears to have benefited those from wealthier backgrounds more than those facing economic hardship. Watch13 Jan 07:27 PM
New ZealandTeacher had 'no idea' boy on school visit was missingBoy on first school visit found wandering in street by mum, Ministry of Education notified20 Dec 07:39 PM
