Christopher Luxon joins Kerre Woodham in studio
National Party leader Christopher Luxon joins Kerre Woodham in studio for an hour of talkback. Video / Newstalk ZB
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Waiōrea - Western Springs College stays supreme in kapa haka
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Q&A: The big fail - how do we fix NZ’s broken education system?
Education Hub founder Dr Nina Hood and reporter Amy Wiggins answer your questions.
Students may need 'transition period' after new literacy, numeracy test results flop
Half of students won't get NCEA based on new English and maths tests.
Marton pathway for student safety on annual plan
The road students walk down currently has a speed limit of 80km/h.
Focus: Secondary school and area school teachers on strike
Thousands of secondary school and area school teachers walk off the job. Video / NZ Herald
Stuart Nash sacked, attempted kidnapper arrested & teachers back on strike | Focus Morning Bulletin: 29 March, 2023
Stuart Nash dismissed from cabinet, the big chill hits the country and how much time we’re wasting waiting on customer service in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Posie Parker legal challenge, anti-co-governance roadblock & National's education shake up | Focus Morning Bulletin: 24 March, 2023
Legal battle erupts over Posie Parker, anti co-governance group finding it difficult to book venues and new common practice model released for teachers Focus Morning Bulletin: 24 March, 2023
Focus: Christopher Luxon promises to 'rewrite the curriculum' in education policy
National Party leader Christopher Luxon has announced a plan to "rewrite the curriculum" for school students. Video / NZ Herald
Kiwi feared killed in Ukraine, Scott Robertson gets top job & Auckland facing another $195M budget cut | Focus Morning Bulletin: 22 March, 2023
Kiwi reportedly killed in Ukraine, the rugby world reacts to Scott Robertson’s appointment and negotiations after teachers strike in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Making the Grade: Why NZ kids are falling behind at school
Too many children are being left behind at school. What's the issue and how can we fix it?
Editorial: New Zealand, we need to talk about your schoolwork
New Zealand's decline in core subjects forces us to examine what needs to change
School Vege Challenge draws most entries ever
The supplies for the challenge were supplied over three days.
Watch: Moment teacher quits after class mocks her
Video footage has captured the moment an upset US teacher quit her job and stormed out.
Germany rocked by fatal stabbing of 12yo girl by her schoolmates
Girls aged 12 & 13 have confessed but are too young to be held criminally accountable.
WHS rowers have best ever North Island Championships
The schools rowing director hoped to carry this momentum into this years Maadi Cup.
Hammer-wielding youths rob liquor store, teachers not done & Pasifika festival returns | Focus Morning Bulletin 17 March, 2023
Shock after primary-school kids raid liquor store, teachers threaten further strike action and the Government explores raising benefit increases in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Focus Live: Education Minister addresses teachers on strike
Education Minister Jan Tinetti addresses thousands of teachers on strike gathered at Parliament. Video / Mark Mitchell
Focus Live: Thousands of teachers strike across NZ
Schools 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 Herald
Thousands 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
Teacher strike: All you need to know
Motorists and commuters could face delays, though it's hoped disruptions are minimal.
Winner of Booker Prize awarded Collegiate's highest honour
Shehan Karunatilaka won the 2022 Booker Prize with his second novel.
50,000 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
'Won't be able to come to class': High school student outcry at $40 parking charge
Auckland Unlimited says a lack of zoo car parks has been a point of frustration for years.
Alwyn Poole: The case for no one under 17 playing first XV rugby
OPINION: Educator Alwyn Poole speaks his mind about a troubling concern in school sports.
'Distressing': Principal quashes 'patently untrue' rumour after staff member hospitalised
One person was taken to Tauranga Hospital in critical condition on Monday afternoon.
'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 Herald
Whanganui High School maths students get strong exam results
Students were thankful for their tutors for guiding them through the programme.
Kelly Makiha: Why I wanted to be just like Ann the hostel girl
OPINION: Kelly Makiha remembers why hostel kids are role models.
Is your child not loving school? Here is how you can help
Whether it’s a new teacher or class, here’s what to do when your child isn't happy.
School truancy spike driven by Covid restrictions, principals say
Schools had told students to stay home because of Covid, so getting them back was hard.
Getting kids to school a rough ride in Northland
Buses running behind and parents trying to keep up with fees: what's in store this year?
Weaving kapa haka with healing for mental health
Young Māori in the South Island are thriving with kapa haka therapy in school.
You shall go to the ball: Student dyes dress blue for Cinderella look
Covid meant many students missed out on school balls last year but this year it's all on.