Teachers who were sacked or quit over alarming conduct remained registered to teach on the official database that is supposed to warn parents and schools.

Three-quarters of teachers are feeling unprepared and rushed as they work to implement national standards, a survey has found.

Five teachers disciplined for offences ranging from sex with students to watching porn in a classroom have had their identities protected.

Prime Minister John Key revealed yesterday that he has had a vasectomy, providing a new slant on questions about Budget cuts.

The Govt's decision to remove recognition for fully qualified centres 'dumbs down' the sector, early childhood educators say.

Half of New Zealanders support the reintroduction of corporal punishment in schools, according to a national survey of 1000 people.