Focus Live: $278 million funding boost for early childhood education centres
The Government will reinstate the 100 per cent funding band for teacher-led ECE services after it was scrapped by the previous Government in 2010, PM Jacinda Ardern said.
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Marist College to re-open despite 'new' Covid-19 case
"We are all looking forward to welcoming our students through our school gates."
Covid 19 coronavirus: Wait for the school bus nearly over
"The buses are just part of what's been a big lot of work."
Covid 19 coronavirus: It's back to school tomorrow - for some
Many of the country's private schools and ECEs are re-opening on Thursday.
Budget 2020 wishlist: School principals want funding maintained
Principals reveal what they hope to see come out of this year's Budget.
Most ECEs to reopen under alert 2, but 'anxious' parents may stay away
Nearly all childcare centres will reopen under alert 2. But some families may stay away.
Secondary school principals angry about lost income
Secondary schools are angry they won't get support for the loss of international students
'Frustrating': School's flu jab clinic cancelled twice due to short supply
It's the second time the school has tried and failed to get teachers vaccinated.
'School never safer for kids', say infectious disease experts
Children less susceptible to Covid-19 and lockdown limiting other viruses, say experts.
Editorial: Back-to-school nerves understandable
WE SAY: It is a big deal to start relaxing our mental programming of the past month.
Should bus passengers wear masks: AT and health officials at odds
New Zealand's health boss and Auckland Transport at odds over passenger masks.
Focus Live: Five new cases, Auckland woman dies of coronavirus
There are five new cases of Covid-19 today. There was a further death - a woman in her 70s from St Margaret's rest home in Te Atatu. Education Minister Chris Hipkins says that distance learning will continue 'for some time'.
'Take a breath New Zealand': it's time to support parents and teachers
An Auckland mum is on a mission to spread calm after return to school furore online.
Comment: Back to school, but what's that going to be like for children?
School, as children knew it, no longer exists - or won't for a while, writes Vera Alves.
Local Focus: Young innovators in lockdown
How to innovate an innovation competition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Schools given more time; Minister addresses teachers' 'babysitter' concerns
Grant Robertson announced schools will have more time to prepare after lockdown lifted
Some schools could re-open on April 29
What happens to schools when the alert level 4 lockdown ends?
Schools fear equity gap will widen during Covid 19 lockdown
Students will be swapping the classroom for their home.
Four Auckland schools linked to Covid-19, three shut
Principals inform parents after confirmed or probable cases linked to staff and students.
Teacher at Auckland high school tested for Covid-19
The teacher's flatmate had contact with one of NZ's 20 confirmed coronavirus cases.
New data to reveal New Zealand's best high schools
Researchers claim to have found fairer way to measure rich and poor schools' performances.
'It's not time off': Boy kept home by virus still has lessons
Immuno-compromised boy studying at home to avoid school with links to coronavirus.
'We're not freaking out': Westlake parents aren't spooked by coronavirus scare
Second case of infection is a parent with teenagers at the North Shore high schools.
Focus Live: Westlake Headmaster responds to coronavirus concerns
Focus Live: Westlake Boys High School headmaster responds to coronavirus concerns after infected woman’s son attends school.
Second coronavirus case: Health officials' advice to Auckland parents
Two North Shore high schools urging calm after a parent diagnosed with coronavirus.
Yolanda Huo: Is Latin dead?
COMMENT: No wonder NZ's level of numeracy, literacy and science has declined since 2009.
'Changes extremely dramatic': Teachers reject NCEA proposal
The proposal would see biology, chemistry and physics dropped at level 1.
Beach tragedy: Teen swept to sea and presumed drowned was on school trip
One of the school's teachers reportedly made a heroic effort to save the teen.
Girls who want to wear shorts at NZ school need counsellor permission first
Girls must get the all-clear from a guidance counsellor and their parents.
Environment Court fines contractor more than $15k
The company was lead contractor in the redevelopment of Northland College.
Mixed feelings about proposal to hike teachers' registration fees
Some aren't happy with the increase, others say it is necessary.
No need to overhaul troubled school, acting principal says
Good management and developing trust key at Kamo High School.
Local Focus: Rotorua school principals wary of coronavirus scare
Rotorua school principals speak out about Coronavirus. Made with funding from NZ On Air.