New ZealandChild found screaming in locked preschool van 80 minutes after class return from tripThe teachers were unaware the child had been left sleeping in the back of the van.03 Apr 12:00 AM
EntertainmentPeppa Pig TV character to receive life-changing diagnosis in upcoming seasonThe TV show's producers say there's a place for 'every child in Peppa's world'.06 Feb 03:13 AM
New ZealandDiocesan principal Heather McRae retires after a remarkable careerAfter more than 16 years as the principal at Diocesan School for Girls, Heather McRae will retire early next year. Video / Corey FlemingWatch13 Dec 08:00 PM
ChristchurchInjured children return to Christchurch preschool after suffering chemical burns on slide08 Dec 12:03 AM
New Zealand80,000 books: Library service reaches schools, rest homes and young offenders28 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandECE expert calls for more regulations after issues raised in coronial reports 17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington Water Costs Soar, Teachers Oppose Funding Cuts & GP Reforms | NZ Herald News UpdateWatch03 Mar 05:42 PM
New Zealand'Miracle': Child abuse prevention programme expands after funding boostThe Wright Family Foundation will fund Tautoko Mai for the next three years.25 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: New Year Honours List shows the exceptional Kiwis who stepped up in 2024OPINION: If you're thinking of how you want to change, there's plenty of inspiration.30 Dec 04:00 PM
EducationCall for mandatory child protection training for teachersTeachers are in prime position to notice signs of child abuse.30 Dec 01:57 AM
New Zealand'Thoughtless act': Police appeal after preschool robbery leaves kids without playgroundPolice are asking the robbers to think about the children and return the equipment.11 Dec 09:58 PM
New ZealandThieves ransack Auckland preschool, every room trashedThe preschool now faces a hefty bill to repair the wrecked centre.10 Dec 01:00 AM
EducationAustralian state luring Kiwi ECE teachers with $55,000 incentivesVictoria Government is targeting New Zealand early childhood teachers to move.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Sickening': Female preschool teacher charged with possessing child abuse imagesThe teacher has been in court and has been granted interim name suppression.14 Nov 03:59 AM
WorldAdult dead, child injured as truck hits kindergarten in VictoriaRiddells Creek crash less than two weeks after a similar fatal tragedy in Melbourne.11 Nov 05:37 AM
New ZealandAuckland daycare staffer fell ill from gas leak while cleaning out fridge, two others overcomeThose affected by the incident have been discharged from hospital.14 Oct 08:34 PM
LifestyleOnly 1 in 7 children are meeting global health guidelines, study findsKids are not moving as much as they should be, impacting healthy growth and development.06 Oct 09:17 PM
New ZealandManawanui sinking and rates revolt | Focus Morning Bulletin October 7, 2024Ripple effects hit after Navy ship’s sinking, clean-up efforts get under way in Dunedin and how one Wellingtonian is boycotting the city’s rates increase.Watch06 Oct 06:33 PM
New ZealandAuckland daycare requests child’s removal over multiple allergic reactionsThe Ministry of Education is processing a complaint regarding the daycare.24 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandOnly two children allegedly remain at Ponsonby preschoolParents threatened to remove children from preschool after fiery feud with management.08 Sep 05:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘We’re prepared to withdraw our children’: Scrap threatens preschool’s futureParents not happy at board plans to make preschool in upmarket suburb ‘more inclusive’.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAt 49, DJ Sowerby finds his calling in early childhood educationGisborne man DJ Sowerby breaks gender norms as an early childhood teacher.03 Jul 05:00 PM
Talanoa'He is the proudest little Samoan boy ever'Ask 3-year-old Samson Salima what his name is and he will answer in Samoan - Samasoni.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDavid Seymour criticised for claiming foreign ECE teachers 'less useful'The Associate Education Minister blames poor funding for low morale in the sector.14 Mar 12:50 AM
New ZealandHow much language learning is lost during toddlers' screen time?The average 3-year-old could be missing out on more than 1100 adult words a day.04 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleCancer strikes South Canterbury preschool twiceTwo little girls at the same childcare centre have been diagnosed with leukaemia.01 Dec 02:47 AM
New Zealand'Extremely serious and concerning': Preschool teacher hit child on head for not sharingA preschool teacher has been censured for hitting child who refused to share a toy.26 Jul 12:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHigh school students mingling outside preschool has parents worriedThe behaviour of high school students has twice forced a childcare centre into lockdown.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandChildcare waitlist warnings as 20-hours-free scheme extendedAustralia is trying to poach teachers as centres prepare for increasing demand.19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandEarly Childhood funding will make 'all the difference' to familiesNew conditions around the 20 hours free early learning could save parents even more money.18 May 06:35 AM
