Focus Live: Education Minister addresses teachers on strike
Education Minister Jan Tinetti addresses thousands of teachers on strike gathered at Parliament. Video / Mark Mitchell
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Focus Live: Thousands of teachers strike across NZ
Schools and kindergartens around the country closed on Thursday as teachers and principals took to the streets to call for better pay and working conditions. Video / NZ Herald
Logo proposal for University of Otago a ‘bold change’
Proposed logo for university would swap the traditional coat of arms for a tohu.
Editorial: Teachers strike about more than money
OPINION: Our editorial on industrial action by teachers and principals.
Alwyn Poole: Why I don’t support the teachers’ strike
OPINION: Govt offers well exceed what is deserved if you match it against performance.
'We must do better': 1 in 5 ethnic students experience racist bullying at school
Education Review Office says schools must recognise all ethnicities.
Teacher strike confirmed for Thursday after Ministry of Education stalemate
It is estimated around 50,000 teachers will strike across the country this week.
More cops to reduce retail crime, anti-lgbt rhetoric & nationwide teachers strike | Focus Morning Bulletin: 13 March, 2023
The government says more cops on the beat should reduce incidences of retail crime, new wave of anti-lgbt rhetoric online, nzei and post primary teachers association voted to strike this Thursday. Video / NZ Herald
50,000 teachers to strike, hospital wait times balloon & Labour Party in the lead | Focus Morning Bulletin: 10 March, 2023
Educators prepare for one of the country’s biggest ever strikes, new CCTV footage in search for missing doctor and new poll reveals what Kiwis think of our new Prime Minister in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
'Won't be able to come to class': High school student outcry at $40 parking charge
Auckland Unlimited says a lack of zoo car parks has been a point of frustration for years.
$25m boost for cyclone-hit businesses, at least 58 migrants dead in Italy & Emergency Departments under strain | Focus Morning Bulletin: 27 February, 2023
Government grants $25m boost for cyclone-hit businesses, at least 58 migrants dead after boat sinks off Italy and our Emergency Departments still under strain in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Teen mental health crisis: ‘TikTok has completely changed the game’
Student who learned to self-harm online worries about others falling down a dark hole.
'Massive' job ahead for cyclone recovery, forestry future uncertain & truancy officers return | Focus Morning Bulletin: 21 February, 2023
The millions announced for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery, the future of forestry in flood-hit regions remains uncertain and truancy officers return to schools in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Leaked email reveals principal's hope floods would distract from abuse publicity
Email 'illustrates a complete lack of understanding of survivor trauma,' advocate says.
'Dirty paedo': Multiple men confront former Dilworth teacher as he's sentenced to prison for 'prolific' abuse
He taught at the school from 1977 to 1983 and served as senior housemaster.
AUT drops redundancy plan, staff to keep jobs for at least six months
Lengthy union negotiations have resulted in AUT backing out of staff dismissals.
$130m in gains while 9 schools to lose over $100k in new equity system
One former decile 2 school will see a drop of more than $230,000 in funding.
ECEs allowed to open today 'if safe to do so', says ministry
Early learning services that can safely open, may open for families in their community.
School shambles: Top girls principal 'incredulous' over closure comms; Auckland Grammar forced into U-turn
'I know this is a late announcement that will cause disruption.'
‘Hit significantly’: All Auckland learning facilities to close until next Tuesday
'I know this is a late announcement that will cause disruption.'
Schools hit by flooding: Who's making the call on return to class
Decision on resuming class up to each school, officials say.
From Nasa to NZ: Award-winning academy rewrites the tech books
"We may be the only people telling them we believe in their dreams."
Jacqui Southey: Early education makes a greater nation
OPINION: Early childhood education is more than sandpits and finger painting.
Chinese settlement included in school curriculum
Multicultural origins explored through lens of Otago Chinese migrants.
Teachers members plan work-to-rule action over stalled pay talks
PPTA members poised to take industrial action from next week.
Damon Salesa: Covid-related impact on education will last a decade
OPINION: Vice-chancellor assesses the generational impacts of 'lost learning'.
Alwyn Poole: Answers to our flagging education standards
OPINION: 'The results have never been worse but they are no longer covered up.'
NCEA results online today
NZ Qualifications Authority releases final results for more than 160,000 students.
NZ's pothole problem, empty building costs millions & death toll rises in Nepal plane crash | Focus Morning Bulletin: 16 January, 2023
Record complaints over the state of our roads, the Government’s multi-million dollar bill on an empty building and terrifying plane crash in Nepal in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Tertiary fees-free policy appears to benefit wealthier students
The Government's fees-free tertiary education policy appears to have benefited those from wealthier backgrounds more than those facing economic hardship.
You shall go to the ball: Student dyes dress blue for Cinderella look
Covid meant many students missed out on school balls last year but this year it's all on.
Piercing ban for boys to stay at top Auckland school
An Auckland school has refused to buckle over its uniform policy.
Special report: School spent years chasing former principal - and thousands of dollars
A four-year saga has spanned a police investigation and a Teaching Council censure.
'All the hallmarks of a drowning in the making': School sentenced for nightmare trip
Two students became trapped in a cave after rough swells knocked them from their kayak.