Hundreds of schools have not filed targets for achievement demanded.

Sizable aftershocks are continuing to shake Christchurch today, as the Prime Minister says authorities need time to sort out what parts of the city will be abandoned due to quake damage.

Low completion rates and questions over funding claims prompt sweeping review of $180m system.

A new review says some groups' lack of participation in early childhood education needs to be addressed.

Taskforce to advocate better performance reporting so carers can compare centres.

Childcare managers made false claims about where they worked that helped the country's largest daycare company boost its taxpayer funding to $60 million, documents show.

Christchurch rebuild, leaky-home repairs will be pressure points.

Over-55s wanting to retrain or upskill being sent wrong message, say critics.

National Standards, broadband get more but unions say parents will fund gap.