Troubled schools: A school where teachers were allegedly given "illegal" payments is one of nine under Government control.

Dozens of teachers were disciplined or struck off last year for sexual, inappropriate or aggressive behaviour towards students.

The new school year starts next week as the number of empty teaching places in secondary schools is the highest in almost a decade.

A teacher has admitted falsifying NCEA documents because he was "panicked" and overwhelmed by work.

Primary school principals are burned-out and leaving the profession because of high stress and 'relentless' workload.

The University of Canterbury has revealed its new post-earthquake design.

The new school year is weeks away but schools are struggling to find teachers.

Parents take a win with free early childhood education, but Hamilton centres out of pocket. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Teacher squirted hand soap into boy's mouth after he slapped her.

The teacher having an inappropriate relationship with a 13-year-old girl was not fired from the school where he worked over his contact with the girl, an inquest heard.

NEW PASTURES: Seven Otumoetai teachers are retiring this year. L-R Doreen Swetman, Larry Dixon, Julie Eagle, Stewart Henderson, Anna

Reiha McLelland would be alive today if it were not for her "inappropriate" relationship with her intermediate school teacher, the inquest into her death has been told.

Reiha McLelland, 13, was under great pressure to keep secret her relationship with her former teacher Sam Back, an inquest has heard.

A well-known actor on trial for 10 counts of indecent assault denies the charges, saying he used legitimate acting exercises.

The provisionally registered teacher was caught in the act by police after they were notified of a "strong smell" emanating from her garage.

A Northland teacher has admitted she's an alcoholic, after incidents including two drink driving convictions, and testing positive

Teacher in a relationship with a student's mother also fabricated test results.

Schools are struggling to recruit hundreds of teachers ahead of the 2017 school year.

Nearly a quarter of 10-year-olds say they are bullied on a weekly basis.

Learning to drive can be hard, but learning it in a new language is almost impossible. But that's changing for refugees in Hamilton. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The Education Council is set to receive $21 million, to keep it afloat until it can raise teacher registration fees.

An Auckland primary school is asking parents to fork out up to $100 for a transition-to-school programme for under 5s.

Consultation has begun on an update of the 20-year-old early childhood education curriculum.

A Kiwi teacher found carrying cocaine in his rugby bag on a rowdy night out in Hong Kong is allowed to teach at New Zealand schools.

The University of Auckland's Maidment Theatre is to close for good, as the price-tag to fix it soared to more than $16 million.

A young Kiwi entrepreneur has put his study skills to the test and set up a business to help other students pass their exams.

By the time he was 25, he achieved his goal and became a consultant to consultants, making over $10 million.

Whether or not a Wellington primary school teacher is fit to teach was the subject of a New Zealand Teachers' Disciplinary Tribunal

The teaching community is mourning this week after four teachers from Hawke's Bay schools passed away within a week. The Wairoa College

The cost of housing in Auckland is pushing staff in industries to leave the city, while Auckland businesses must be prepared to pay more to keep staff.