New ZealandDeputy principal on leave, police complaint laidThe school has not confirmed any details but sent out a cryptic email earlier this week.16 May 12:48 AM
New ZealandTeacher pulled fingers and swore at students, made fun of kids with learning disabilitiesWendy Hopwood also ripped up students’ artwork and tore pages from their workbooks.15 May 04:38 AM
Business'Inspire the next generation': Boeing's new push in Kiwi schoolsGiant exporter hopes students in regions can be part of the next generation of aviators.12 May 11:43 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: 'Fund hope, not hype' – what secondary teachers need from BudgetOPINION: Erica Stanford announced $53m for teacher registration fees for three years.11 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia Robinson: 'Why didn't we learn this at school?'OPINION: The Government is embedding financial education from Year 1 in the curriculum.11 May 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Like a prison': Students in revolt at posh Auckland school, principal caught on secret recordingStudents claim the school feels more like a 'prison' than a place of learning.09 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Fury as Hawke's Bay pay equity claims dropped'Money is more important to them than women.'08 May 04:31 AM
New Zealand'Slap in the face': Northland leaders condemn pay equity changesLeaders say the Govt move is 'a step backwards' and will have a 'huge impact' on workers.07 May 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPatrick Walsh: A heavy bureaucratic blanket has been a dismal failure for learning supportOPINION: The most vulnerable and disadvantaged children have been poorly served.05 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Focus on the basics': Whanganui Mayor pushes back on truancy appealAndrew Tripe says there's a firm directive to councils to focus on the basics.03 May 10:26 PM
New ZealandTop school shares private details of pupil who complained about now-disgraced teacherThe files included the girl's allegations and a copy of her 'safety plan'.03 May 05:00 PM
CrimeSnapchat nudes and alcohol: Female teacher groomed 15yo student before sex actsHer lawyer said the victim's gender made the crime less serious. The judge disagreed.02 May 05:15 AM
New ZealandNorthland schools see literacy boost with structured approachAlmost two-thirds of teachers are significantly changing their teaching practices.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: 50 years of Havelock North High School, and 40 years with one teacherFrom typewriter to computers, from School C to NCEA, Glenys Sparling-Fenton's seen it all.30 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Cut red tape faster and deeperOPINION: The preschool review is a template but it is too little and takes too long.29 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandGovt announces $53m boost for teacher registrations, practising certificates feesIt will benefit around 115,000 school and early learning teachers over three years.28 Apr 12:45 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Fighting to keep his late partner’s dream alive – the story of JillyfishReece Kennedy almost closed the doors, until he got a call from a business mentor.27 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Beautiful buildings': College undergoes major transformationA $47m redevelopment was announced in 2018 for 57 teaching spaces.26 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandNumber of people studying education continues to dropNew Zealand's education crisis deepens; numbers studying significantly drop since 2015.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeachers Disciplinary Tribunal: How misconduct is handled in teachingThe Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal handles cases such as fraud and violence.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment proposes compulsory consent education in Kiwi schoolsFeedback is now open on new relationship and sexuality education in schools.18 Apr 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘I love my life’: How a mother found hope after her darkest daysLynda Hills struggled with her mental health throughout her youth.18 Apr 02:00 AM
EducationAlan Bayly on 40 years at Te Kamo High SchoolHe remembers the first computer at the school, he's older than most of the buildings, and he still gets joy from that moment the 'penny drops' for students.Watch17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow this teacher aide is helping a small rural school thriveAshley Steedman has 'fallen in love with the job'.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating Auckland Christian school teacher over assault allegationsThe teacher is on paid leave during the investigation.09 Apr 12:54 AM
New ZealandTauranga Special School marks 60 years of educating diverse learnersThe original 1965 building still stands, now with many upgrades.01 Apr 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Preparing kids to start school – it’s not as simple as blaming parentsOPINION: Parents are doing their best within constraints not entirely of their making.01 Apr 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘What happens next?’ Calls for local solutions to school lunch problemsLibelle Group's liquidation raises concerns about school lunch programme's stability.19 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandGovt’s surprise move on national testing system stuns principalsThere are concerns the new test might be developed by a foreign company.19 Mar 07:11 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleA teacher tells: NZ kids are not prepared for school and parents are to blameA teacher tells how kids are arriving at school unprepared and without basic life skills.14 Mar 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: You don’t fix an education system by tearing it apartOPINION: The thing is not all children learn in the same way.13 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandToni Street, Sir Graham Henry and more lead farewell to Belmont Primary's 'coolest' principalBruce Cunningham is retiring after 45 years of teaching. Video / SuppliedWatch12 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandHigh school teacher who groomed two students can now be namedThe Whanganui teacher was sentenced to home detention last year.12 Mar 12:57 AM
New ZealandTeacher disguised himself, swapped drugs for oral sex with studentThe girl didn't realise it was her teacher as his face was partially covered.04 Mar 08:58 PM
