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War of words as experts clash over how to teach kids to read

Debate raging between experts on whether phonics is the way to teach reading or a "fad".

Roll estimates give Tauranga a new biggest school

Principals of fast-growing schools complain the ministry is moving too slow on new builds.

Revealed: The Rotorua schools expecting growing rolls

More than 300 new students are set to join Rotorua classrooms this year.

Mark Bracey: Why phonics isn't the silver bullet to improved reading

Opinion: Learning to read can come naturally as a child is exposed to text in a fun way.

Shock after much-loved Canterbury school principal's sudden holiday death

Alan John Sutton died of a heart attack while in Ashburton on Sunday.

Local Focus: Building future scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians

Getting kids to solve problems "from the ground up". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Sneak peek given for Pāpāmoa's Te Ōkūroa Drive School ahead of 2022 opening

The school is on track to open in about 16 months but the zone is yet to be finalised.

'Shameful': A third of New Zealand 8-year-olds say they are bullied

'This is the children telling us in their own words that this is happening.'

Child at primary school linked to Botany Covid-19 sub-cluster

The Chapel Downs School pupil who tested positive on Monday is linked to the Botany cases.

Focus Live: $600m boost for childcare teachers, promise to replace decile system

Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced an extra $600m for childcare teachers and promised to replace the decile system with a system based on an "equity index". Video / Mark Mitchell

Labour's $600m for childcare teachers' pay, replace decile system

Labour promises $600m for ECE teachers' pay, but no expansion of fees-free study.

'There is still anxiety': Principals go doorknocking as kids slow to return

Anxious Auckland parents are still wary about sending kids back to school.

Election quiz: Do you know the basics of NZ's political system?

Do you know what the three levels of government in NZ are? Test yourself here.

'Huge difference': Free lunches for thousands of Rotorua children

"This will improve attendance, concentration and make sure they are having healthy meals."

Andrew Webber: Studies show early learning makes a big difference

Decades of research have given us a good idea of what really matters to promote learning.

Positive Covid-19 case attended fitness class at West Auckland primary school

The positive case was at the Edmonton Primary School at 5.15am on August 10 and 11.