New ZealandFocus Live: Thousands of teachers strike across NZSchools and kindergartens around the country closed on Thursday as teachers and principals took to the streets to call for better pay and working conditions. Video / NZ HeraldWatch15 Mar 08:07 PM
New ZealandThousands of teachers set to strike, CRL drags on until 2026 & are we in a recession already? | Focus Morning Bulletin: 16 March, 2023 Teachers get set to strike, heartbroken family of cyclone victim desperate for answers and why the country could already be in recession in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch15 Mar 04:39 PM
New ZealandPrimary teacher let student use her personal phone for chat with imprisoned dad"S*** that might not have been such a good idea" - Teacher15 Mar 12:57 AM
New ZealandTeacher strike: All you need to knowMotorists and commuters could face delays, though it's hoped disruptions are minimal.14 Mar 11:55 PM
New Zealand50,000 teachers to strike, hospital wait times balloon & Labour Party in the lead | Focus Morning Bulletin: 10 March, 2023 Educators prepare for one of the country’s biggest ever strikes, new CCTV footage in search for missing doctor and new poll reveals what Kiwis think of our new Prime Minister in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch09 Mar 04:48 PM
VideoWatch: The journey to and from school for Hawke's Bay kidsThe school run looks a little different for Hawke's Bay kids crossing the Mangaone River since Cyclone Gabrielle. Video / Laura MarinusWatch01 Mar 10:25 PM
New Zealand$25m boost for cyclone-hit businesses, at least 58 migrants dead in Italy & Emergency Departments under strain | Focus Morning Bulletin: 27 February, 2023 Government grants $25m boost for cyclone-hit businesses, at least 58 migrants dead after boat sinks off Italy and our Emergency Departments still under strain in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Feb 04:32 PM
New Zealand'Massive' job ahead for cyclone recovery, forestry future uncertain & truancy officers return | Focus Morning Bulletin: 21 February, 2023 The millions announced for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery, the future of forestry in flood-hit regions remains uncertain and truancy officers return to schools in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Feb 04:22 PM
LifestyleIs your child not loving school? Here is how you can helpWhether it’s a new teacher or class, here’s what to do when your child isn't happy.07 Feb 09:04 PM
New ZealandSchool truancy spike driven by Covid restrictions, principals saySchools had told students to stay home because of Covid, so getting them back was hard.07 Feb 07:37 PM
New ZealandGetting kids to school a rough ride in NorthlandBuses running behind and parents trying to keep up with fees: what's in store this year?06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool enrolments forecast to steadily decline from 2024The impact would be felt in primary schools first and secondary schools after 2025.23 Dec 02:32 AM
New ZealandTeacher had 'no idea' boy on school visit was missingBoy on first school visit found wandering in street by mum, Ministry of Education notified20 Dec 07:39 PM
KahuWiki Hā: Thousands gather for competitive end to kura yearThousands of Kura kids gather for end-of-year event.14 Dec 08:00 PM
WorldUK cost-of-living woes prompt push for more free school mealsEstimated 800,000 children in England living in poverty are not eligible for free meals.09 Dec 06:50 PM
New ZealandLockdown lifted at East Auckland school, police investigate reports of gunshotTamaki Primary School is in lockdown due to a police incident nearby.06 Dec 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOpinion: Once world-class, the NZ education system is now a disaster. How do we fix it?OPINION: NZ's education system is a slow-burning disaster, says Oliver Hartwich.09 Nov 04:22 AM
New ZealandParents at war: Judge rules on which school child should attendSeparated parents at odds over primary school of choice.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'The last of the old school': Former Hikurangi School principal diesBruce Crawford retired from the top job at Hikurangi School last year.14 Oct 05:26 AM
EducationTeacher funding to schools cutHundreds of teachers will lose their jobs as student numbers are predicted to slump.05 Oct 05:34 PM
EducationHouse of Science: Hokianga holds first-ever science festivalKits target rural schools where teachers lack confidence or resources to teach science.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Totally appalling': Parents demand answers from school which hired rapistThe teacher aide resigned last week after his past record was revealed.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Significant failure': School reprimanded for 'unreasonable' discipline decisionsThe school says it has since taken 'full responsibility' for issues the Ombudsman raised.13 Sep 04:24 AM
EducationThe literacy initiative teaching teachers"Now we know better we are doing better."02 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Earning half of what I should be': Teachers hope amended payroll issue is finally sortedSome teachers were underpaid by thousands of dollars.02 Sep 12:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ's literacy crisis and kids unable to read: 'Teachers ask me: Why weren't we trained in this?'Our children's reading rates are dropping - is structured literacy the answer?17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMy son couldn't read - now I know why: Inside NZ's falling literacy crisisNZ used to be 'one of the most literate nations on earth'. What happened?16 Aug 04:50 PM
OpinionJohn MacDonald: Taking prisoners - school election changes neededOPINION: White supremacist Philip Arps is standing for a school board.16 Aug 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow many air purifiers have arrived in NZ schools - and who got them?Five thousand air cleaners were promised. How many have been delivered?09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBack to school: Relief teachers 'like unicorns'Principals looking into an empty pool of spare teachers to cover those off sick.24 Jul 06:30 PM
New ZealandChronic teacher sickness: Principal says school 'limped' to mid-year with huge Covid absences"To have six or seven [relievers] in a day is not unusual."22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinistry 'recommends' schools enforce masks in Term 3Schools can enforce mask wearing the way they enforce uniforms, advice says.22 Jul 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPoverty, family background don't explain school exclusion rates for MāoriTeacher bias and low expectations are likely to blame, one expert says.15 Jul 05:00 PM