Former Parliament speaker among 151 recognised in New Year Honours
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'Making a difference': Rosemary Cathcart made an officer of the NZ Order of Merit
Cathcart has spent 40 years working towards better education outcomes for gifted children.
‘Marginal’ evidence to show school phone ban lifts achievement, ministry says
The Ministry of Education has warned schools might push back on cellphone ban.
Two Eastern Hutt School pupils among those hurt in Wellington tornado
The school was in the path of the tornado, which collapsed buildings and flooded streets.
Why 'legend' high school cricket coach refused a funeral after cancer battle
David Biddick died of brain cancer on November 30. This is his extraordinary legacy.
The plight of ECE teachers: 'Maybe we’re not whinging enough'
"We’ve got a serious shortage of staff - why would you want to work for $10,000 less?"
Two Hamilton schools to be replaced by one
Melville High and Melville Intermediate to be replaced by one college.
'Ticking boxes': Return of charter schools tempting due to MoE red tape
The principal of a former flagship charter school is considering switching back.
Property Insider: Catholic college in Drury to open; Downtown Carpark alternative
St Ignatius of Loyola to have nearly 340 pupils when it opens in February.
Opinion: Health and education are closely linked - NZ needs to integrate them more in primary schools
Many NZ children face health and education challenges. Would a holistic approach help?
Student roulette: Online gambling by pupils at NZ secondary schools ‘concerning’
A Herald investigation revealed the extent of students' gambling during school hours.
Science curriculum that 'shocked' teachers on hold ahead of new govt
Teachers are both pleased and frustrated that the planned curriculum has been bumped back.
Banks say $198m lost to scams; Netsafe calls for anti-scam centre
Netsafe survey finds $2.1 billion in total losses; banks ready key new security measure.
More than half of students not attending school regularly, new data shows
School attendance for term 2 this year was markedly down on the previous term.
State of the nation in nine charts: What country is Luxon inheriting?
Economist: Strong domestic inflation pressures are expected for some time yet.
Anxiety in public service, literacy support down and Guy Fawkes pet plan| Focus Morning Bulletin November 2, 2023
Half a million ballots uncounted - Luxon may need NZ First, 30% drop in literacy support via Reading Recovery in last 3 years and owners are being urged to have a pet plan as Guy Fawkes rolls around. Video / NZ Herald / AP / Getty
'Absolutely not safe': School slammed after science experiment ends in skin graft
An industrial chemist said the school should not be sending sodium hydroxide into homes.
Opinion: Localism - the common thread in New Zealand's emerging coalition
OPINION: A solid foundation for the new Government.
Reading wars: Less than 40 per cent of schools offer Reading Recovery
The uptake of Reading Recovery has hit a record low.
Post-election deals: Priorities and bottom lines, where National might be pushed
Bottom lines, priorities, and leverage - who holds the cards and how will they be played?
More than 40 per cent of students fail NCEA writing and maths tests
An Auckland principal said there was 'definitely a literacy and numeracy issue'.
'Stop our children being a political rugby ball': Teacher's message to candidates
One teacher believes a lack of a cross-party shared vision is 'destroying our future'.
School drop-out 'crisis': Kids as young as 12 leaving school in search of work
'We’re really heading toward a significant crisis event.'
Election 2023: Act vows to cut funding for poorly-performing ECEs
The party also wants to rank all schools using standardised tests, which is controversial.
Under-reporting: Netsafe says online fraud actually costs Kiwis $470m per year
The cost has doubled since a 2018 report; Netsafe funding and oversight changes are eyed.
Heat limits needed to protect vulnerable, climate researcher says
As temperatures rise, more people will be at risk from heat stress during extreme seasons.
Coalition collision? Audrey Young on the tensions between National and Act
OPINION: The Treaty of Waitangi referendum is likely to be the most problematic issue.
Simon Wilson: Christopher Luxon and the truth about schools
OPINION: Schools have enough problems without having to deal with politicians' bad data.
Local Focus: Labour's Jan Tinetti on Candidate Camera
Transport, skill shortages and equal access to Tauranga are important issues for Tinetti.
Bongard Centre no longer being considered for social housing, uni expresses 'interest'
University of Waikato may pick up building Kāinga Ora no longer wants.
Luxon announces education policy in Tauranga, visits Aims Games
The campaign trail has taken the National leader to Tauranga today.
'Frustration' as school repairs go unchecked for months
There are 111 school building projects worth more than $10m still waiting for action.
Sir Ashley Bloomfield's next big move
Our humble health hero is getting a dose of fun before his next move.
Concerns raised about school's board after staff exodus
Ngunguru School Board of Trustees says that "change is a part of growth".