Education$30m cut from te reo Māori programme to boost maths curriculumEducation Minister Erica Stanford said the te reo Māori initiative lacked accreditation.25 Sep 07:06 PM
New ZealandUniversities facing strike action offering pay rises of 2-3%But the Tertiary Education Union says it is seeking a 6% pay rise for its members.24 Sep 08:52 AM
New ZealandAct concerned by university's travel funding guidelinesAUT's policy gives academics who identify as Māori and Pasifika preference.24 Sep 07:42 AM
New ZealandDunedin students evacuated, school closes for day after threatening email receivedThe online threat was made as students were arriving for class.23 Sep 10:44 PM
New Zealand'Petrified they'll succeed': Seymour blasts teacher unions worried about charter schoolsThe first charter schools are set to open in 2025 with the application process now open.19 Sep 04:29 AM
New ZealandEducation changes: Area schools ‘copping it from all directions’North Canterbury area schools (Years 1 to 13) say they're struggling to keep up.18 Sep 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Classroom plan should be a relief to teachersIt beggars belief to see the union's opposition.17 Sep 05:03 PM
New ZealandExperienced teachers on their knees crying: Inside NZ's education crisisEnrolments in teaching courses have dropped 51% in 13 years17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew NCEA Level 1 standards adding to workload for teachers and studentsFrom this year, NCEA level 1 had fewer achievement standards available in each subject.16 Sep 03:42 AM
New ZealandWestern Springs College reopens after bomb threatSeniors arriving for exams had gathered on the field.15 Sep 08:55 PM
New Zealand'We're delighted': Shift in culture at Mount Albert Grammar since cellphone ban introducedThe school says students are more active and connecting at break times.15 Sep 05:21 PM
New ZealandMinistry of Education responds over claims school staff ate free lunches meant for studentsHard to learn right from wrong when ‘teacher’s nicking your lunch’, David Seymour says.13 Sep 04:30 AM
KahuMāori education advisory group set up to improve outcomesEducation Minister says group will focus on lifting achievement for Māori learners.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Critical point': Students may be rostered home as teacher shortage bitesThe PPTA says Ōrewa College is 'not alone in its plan to roster students home'.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAl-Madinah School and Zayed College for Girls in lockdownTwo South Auckland Islamic schools are in lockdown after receiving threats this morning. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Sep 12:48 AM
New ZealandTwo Auckland Islamic schools in lockdown after suspicious threat, closed todayStudents have been told to stay home today.08 Sep 08:56 PM
New ZealandShould a 5-year-old be able to count to 10 and accurately describe shapes?A big change is that both curriculums specify what children should be learning each year.06 Sep 05:03 AM
EducationSecretive legal advice argues charter schools likely to breach labour rulesConfidential legal advice exposes risks of charter school staff agreements.05 Sep 08:34 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisDerek ChengHow bad is the education 'crisis' behind a rushed new curriculum?What PM didn't mention when he outlined the dire state of maths performance in schools.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'This is insane’: Educators slam curriculum plansEducators are concerned the latest overhaul in maths and English is being rushed.01 Sep 08:06 PM
New ZealandMāori King honoured, should AI run the defence force? | Focus Morning Bulletin August 31, 2024Kiingi Tūheitia continues to be honoured after his passing, mental health foundation demands answers and Israeli forces claim to have killed a Hamas commander.Watch30 Aug 08:38 PM
New ZealandAuckland academics launch revolt over course shake-upStand-off between bosses and academics at NZ’s largest university takes dramatic turn.29 Aug 05:00 PM
EducationAcclaimed filmmaker says Govt 'daft' to cut Creatives in Schools programmeFunding was pulled as the programme didn't align with Government priorities.28 Aug 02:03 AM
New Zealand'A bigger problem': Low pass rates for new NCEA tests cause concernThousands of students have failed new NCEA literacy and numeracy tests.27 Aug 07:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand"Horrific": The harmful content two researchers accessed on school-issued iPadsJo Robertson and Holly Brooker conducted an experiment at six different primary schools in Auckland. Video / Cameron Pitney / Corey Fleming / Michael Craig / Ben Dickens / GettyWatch27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRedemption for NZ's 'largest miscarriage of justice' | Focus Morning Bulletin August 24The search for justice continues in the NZ court system, Health Minister Shane Reti is aware of people misusing everyday products to induce highs and the US prepares for debate.Watch23 Aug 08:50 PM
New ZealandMore 5-year-olds starting school with low speaking skills - teachersTeachers have reported multiple cases of 5-year-olds with poor language skills.21 Aug 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘It is fraud’: Students kicked out after spike in out-of-zone parents sending kids to schoolHundreds of parents have had to prove their residence after enrolment fraud spiked.18 Aug 05:00 PM
Education'Don't gamble with our future' students protest school closureWellington Girls' College students hold a silent protest at Parliament over their earthquake-prone class block. Video / NZ HeraldWatch14 Aug 01:31 AM
New ZealandAre you smarter than a 12yo? The questions Year 8 maths pupils are expected to answer correctlyChristopher Luxon claims four out of five Year 8 students were behind in their learning.09 Aug 05:37 AM
New ZealandKids 'painted on damaged asbestos panels' at unnamed schoolDocuments reveal ‘widespread non-compliance’ over asbestos in schools.08 Aug 08:19 PM
EducationTe Pūkenga boss: Polytech merger to keep cutting costs over next six months'We will work pretty hard over the next six months to continue to build our revenue base.'08 Aug 12:19 AM
New ZealandScreen time creating ADHD-like behaviour at school, teachers bearing bruntPeople can present with ADHD symptoms from being in front of a screen.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKids on screens displaying symptoms of ADHDTeachers told to adapt to deal with shorter attention spans among kids in classrooms. Video / Cameron Pitney / GettyWatch05 Aug 05:00 PM
