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.

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.

A top Auckland school is losing three science teachers as houses become an "unrealistic" goal for many in the profession.

Top education and police chiefs are investigating their own staff following accusations they sent porn to a Northland principal.

Cambridge High School and Ngaruawahia High School Waikato will both undergo major redevelopments at a cost of $17 million.

A father who lost a battle against Bible teaching in his daughter's school now says the school is pursuing him for costs.

The annual race is encouraging high school students to take on engineering as a subject. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

A 9-year-old boy was left crying and scared after former Murrays Bay School principal dragged him from the hall by his collar.

Only 10 students at Ebbett Park School having hearing difficulties but the whole school learns sign language. And these awesome kids have made their own YouTube clip to showcase their skills. Made with funding from NZ on Air

The number of "extra" teachers paid by schools has shot up by more than 50 per cent over the past four years, new figures show.

Data shows students at underprivileged high schools are less likely to sit exams than those from wealthy families.

Principals, teachers and support staff from early childhood to secondary schools around Hawke's Bay are uniting today to discuss the

Ex-teacher says he didn't say anything about relationship with 13-year-old because he was scared she would run away.