New ZealandTeacher used 'false strike by hand' to show fairnessTeacher says she pretended to hit her son to comfort a girl he had upset.08 Jul 04:50 AM
New Zealand'Ethnic prejudice' alleged in smacking chargeEthnic prejudice alleged in case against teacher charged with smacking her own children.07 Jul 03:27 AM
KahuOne in eight principals quit or changed schools last yearMore principals are ageing and retiring each year.05 Jul 06:48 AM
New ZealandVirus, recession keep kids away from schoolStudents forced to work to support families, or can't afford bus fares and lunches.03 Jul 05:00 PM
EmploymentDaycare teachers' hours cut due to Covid fearsUnion says new flexible-hours contracts are illegal.30 Jun 04:55 AM
New ZealandMinimum wage hikes slash value of studyYou can still earn more with a degree - but the relative gain is shrinking.25 Jun 06:10 AM
New ZealandFunding boost to move NCEA exams onlineAt least 58 NCEA exams will be moved online.13 Jun 01:09 AM
New ZealandNational promises to scrap teacher feesNational would ask taxpayers to pick up the $16m cost of teacher registration.08 Jun 11:30 PM
New ZealandTeacher censured for viewing pornForensic examination found the teacher had 'attempted to erase any trace of the material'.07 Jun 01:36 AM
New ZealandStudents shocked after porn pops up on teacher's computer screenTeacher admitted accessing 17 inappropriate websites on school computer.26 May 10:50 PM
New ZealandUni staff asked to donate salaries to save jobsStaff asked to participate in 'giving programme' if personal circumstances allowed.20 May 04:58 AM
New ZealandSchool's back for 82 per cent of kidsAbout 85 per cent of kids are back at school, but some Whangārei parents scared away.18 May 12:42 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleClass action - what a teacher learned in lockdownA high school art teacher describes what lockdown has been like for him and his students.16 May 09:00 PM
EducationNatasha Hemara is new head of troubled Northland schoolThe new principal of Kamo High School is from Whangārei and will start in July.15 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationEducation leaders welcome free trades training and lunchesRotorua's education sector reacts with cautious optimism to Budget 2020.14 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandNCEA exams delayed due to Covid-19NCEA exams have been delayed by 10 days in light of the pandemic crisis.13 May 02:51 AM
New ZealandSchools may stagger reopening days at level 2Teachers ready to return to class despite persistent safety fears.11 May 07:16 AM
New ZealandEarly childhood teachers win big pay hikeEarly childhood teachers will get big minimum pay rises in the Budget.11 May 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelThe lessons we tried - and failed - to learn in lockdownHow to tie a knot, how to bake a loaf, how to dance a jig, and how to just relax.09 May 08:28 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleFive famous Kiwis on what their mums taught themThomasin McKenzie, Kate Sylvester and Reb Fountain reflect on the wisdom of their mothers.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMost universities won't reopen until JulyUniversities won't reopen quickly even though Government says they can.07 May 06:40 AM
New ZealandSchool playgrounds, sports, assemblies resumeToys, sandpits and other currently banned delights will be allowed again.07 May 05:10 AM
New ZealandAuckland music teacher jailed for five years for historic sex offendingAn Auckland music teacher has been jailed for sexually assaulting two boys.05 May 01:08 AM
New Zealand'Frustrating': School's flu jab clinic cancelled twice due to short supplyIt's the second time the school has tried and failed to get teachers vaccinated.03 May 11:24 PM
New ZealandUniversity asks contractors to work without payGuest lecturers will not be paid in the second semester and contracts are being reviewed.30 Apr 06:49 AM
New ZealandMan stuck on cruise ship surprises Kiwi kidsTeacher tracks down stranded cruise crooner on Instagram and gets him on class Zoom.30 Apr 03:32 AM
New ZealandSmall schools top plans for post-Covid rebuildSmall schools to get better lights and insulation in bid to restart economy.30 Apr 12:40 AM
New ZealandAddress muddle slows $88m computers for kidsTiresa Tufue received a computer but it was addressed to another student and taken away.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeet the teacher who's become an unexpected TV star'It's definitely been something totally out of my comfort zone.'29 Apr 03:13 AM
New ZealandSchools reopen - but one in six don't expect any studentsSchools are officially open again - but many are not expecting any students.28 Apr 06:30 AM
New ZealandAuckland schools: 'We'll do our bit for the recovery'Schools expect only 5 to 10 per cent of students to turn up in alert level 3.22 Apr 07:12 AM
New ZealandLockdown stand-off: Kids not as contagious says Bloomfield; childcare centres refuse to reopenSome childcare centres will stay closed, but most schools will open on April 29.20 Apr 04:54 PM
LifestyleMusic teacher's composes 'song' about coping with distance learningA lot of teachers will probably relate.20 Apr 05:47 AM
New ZealandPM on why she's left it for parents to decide when their kids will go back to schoolPM confirms parents will decide if children go back to school.20 Apr 05:40 AM
