New ZealandSome church staff included in education sector's vaccine mandateBrian Tamaki and Peter Mortlock could both be covered by the mandate.04 Nov 12:42 AM
New ZealandBig bubbles may have helped kids cope during 2020 lockdownThe Growing Up in New Zealand survey was one of the largest of its kind in the world.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A nightmare': Some principals say staggered days won't work for primary schoolEducation Minister has said the reopening of primary schools keeps him awake at night.28 Oct 09:28 PM
EducationAnnual leave for parent-teacher interviews gets thumbs down from select committeeBill aimed to help parents engage in their child's schooling.27 Oct 11:56 PM
New ZealandUp to 80,000 students could benefit from Education Ministry's high needs reviewAs many as 80,000 students could benefit from the review, Government says.22 Oct 01:57 AM
New Zealand'The boss is happy': Belmont Primary School boasts 100 per cent vaccination rate for staffYear 1 to 10 students in alert level 3 areas may not return to school until next year.20 Oct 07:24 PM
Education'Matahui magic': School facing closure now has a solid futureIn July the school announced it was struggling financially and would be forced to close.20 Oct 01:30 AM
New ZealandSenior students likely to return to school first, Minister signalsEducation Minister says seniors are under pressure with exams, assessments coming up.19 Oct 02:55 AM
New ZealandDesperate mum resorts to supermarket rubbish bin for food: Lockdown struggles continue as Term 4 startsSome kids have dropped off the radar altogether, principal says.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRaglan Area School allows antivax meetings - says it's trying to avoid divisionVaccine expert says the school's approach could help avoid polarisation.14 Oct 04:50 AM
New ZealandPrimary school board dissolved after protests, petition from localsThe move follows months of protest from the school community.12 Oct 10:20 PM
New Zealand'Tricky conversations': Schools react to vaccine mandate for teachersGovernment says Auckland schools stay closed, teachers must get jabbed by January.11 Oct 06:52 AM
New ZealandRogue 'parent group' hijacks school's bake sale sign to question vaccinationThe message was written by a 'slightly naughty' parent group using a school sign.10 Oct 11:36 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBloodline privilege? Why the 'Grammar clause' will stay in place for school zones'Grammar clause' gives the children of alumni priority over other out-of-zone applicants.10 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducation'Sparking a joy for learning': New school set to open in Pāpāmoa next yearThe school, which can accommodate up to 650 pupils from Years 1-6, will open in February.07 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandMinistry will 'take into consideration' Royal Society maths reportRoyal Society panel chair has warned it will take a decade to see results.06 Oct 07:04 PM
New Zealand'It's a goddamn mess': Royal Society report calls for sweeping changes in maths educationMinistry of Education asked for the report due to declining maths scores.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher struck off after inappropriate comments to girl who was assaultedTribunal found Philip Gibbs showed a "complete lack of judgement".27 Sep 09:45 PM
New ZealandSchools open but Auckland classrooms almost empty in level 3Just two students are at Glendowie College today out of a normal roll of 1200.22 Sep 02:38 AM
New ZealandLevel 3 in Auckland: What it will look like for schoolsPrincipals aren't expecting many kids to return in level 3.21 Sep 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Big strain': School holiday decision 'poor', cafe owner and parent saysGreg Cornes is one of many parents who called for school holidays to be brought forward.17 Sep 07:06 AM
New ZealandMinister awaiting advice on possible school holiday moveParents and principals are at odds over whether to move school holidays forward.14 Sep 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumEducationHigh attendance, 'low' mask-wearing among studentsFace-to-face learning is back in Rotorua as schools return under level 2.09 Sep 11:57 AM
New ZealandSchools outside Auckland gear up for level 2 influx'Lots to achieve': Principal prepares as schools get ready for influx after lockdown.06 Sep 06:47 AM
New ZealandChristchurch teacher behind 'inappropriate' racist posts avoids being struck offTeacher claimed the racist posts were aimed at stimulating discussion and not his beliefs.30 Aug 03:20 AM
New Zealand'Two-minute noodles fill their bellies up': Lockdown leaves families with bare cupboardsKidsCan has launched an urgent appeal for donations to help struggling families.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorried about your kids' home learning? Here's what the research showsSchools and families pulled out all the stops last year - and it seems to have paid off.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I would rather we took the cautious approach': Northland principal happy to stay in lockdownAt 11.59pm on Tuesday everywhere south of Auckland will drop to alert level 3.26 Aug 11:05 PM
New ZealandEnd-of-year NCEA exams delayed by two weeksSchools have warned students face "huge anxiety" over lockdown's impact on their grades.25 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandLevel 4 extension no surprise, schools ready for long haulBut high school wants to know urgently what will happen with NCEA credits.23 Aug 05:21 AM
LifestyleHomeschooling dad of four: Don't worry - your kids will catch up after lockdownDon't try and replace your kid's teachers - just try and keep them engaged.19 Aug 07:52 AM
EntertainmentFocus: Jon Toogood jamming with students celebrating KiwianaJon Toogood will soon be joining New Zealand’s finest musicians on the acclaimed Come Together Rolling Stones Sticky Fingers tour. Video / Dean PurcellWatch06 Aug 08:19 PM
New ZealandSpecial needs taxi contract torn up after two weeksCo-op Taxis gave up the contract by "mutual agreement" with the Ministry of Education.06 Aug 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Kids with special needs stranded by new school taxi serviceThe Ministry of Education says Co-op Taxis has "not met its contractual obligations".29 Jul 09:55 PM
