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Senior official appearing to try hide information being taken 'very seriously'
Published: September 22, 2026 01:09
Leaked footage shows the Ministry of Education's Catherine Law telling staff not to put information shared with the minister's office in writing, reminding them it's "OIA-able".
Should schools ban students from doing cartwheels?
https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/wellbeing/should-schools-ban-students-from-doing-cartwheels
Published: September 20, 2026 20:54
When considering cartwheel restrictions, schools should ask whether children are losing an important way to be active, writes Brendon Hyndman.
Concerns raised over University of Auckland's independent review
Published: September 20, 2026 20:47
Staff and students have raised concerns about the independence and scope of the University of Auckland's review into sexual harassment complaints.
Early childhood education advocates give screen time policy mixed report card
Published: September 20, 2026 17:54
National's Set Up for Success policy includes banning screen time in early childhood education centres and limiting screen use in years 1 to 3.
From wanting to be seen as white to finding his way back to te reo MÄori
Published: September 18, 2026 22:58
Nathan Grey was taught that success meant moving away from his MÄoritanga, his identity. Now he's reconnected with his roots - and is helping others do the same.
Principals frustrated by government's curriculum changes, federation says
Published: September 18, 2026 01:54
More than 1200 principals from around the world have been meeting in Auckland this week for the International Confederation of Principals Convention.
Student transience falls to lowest point in more than a decade
Published: September 17, 2026 18:31
More than 2000 children changed schools twice or more last year.
Labour to pause governmentās school curriculum overhaul, NCEA changes if elected
Published: September 17, 2026 03:53
Education spokesperson Ginny Andersen announced the party would also create an independent body lead decisions on what was taught in schools and how it is assessed.
School curriculum rewrite 'ideological', Crown breached multiple treaty principles - Waitangi Tribunal
Published: September 17, 2026 03:06
The Waitangi Tribuna says the changes were aided by people hostile to MÄori knowledge.
Handling of climate change in updated school curriculums 'incomprehensible', expert says
Published: September 16, 2026 18:29
Science education expert says updated curriculums will not give students the skills they need to deal with climate change.
New charter school given approval to become one of NZ's biggest schools
Published: September 16, 2026 17:16
Aotearoa Infinite Academy started this year with 200 students. It's been given approval to welcome ten times that amount in 2027.
MÄori health and arts leader John Broughton dies
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/1413446/maori-health-and-arts-leader-john-broughton-dies
Published: September 16, 2026 01:28
The Otago academic and playwright was remembered for decades of service to students and MÄori health.
Why schools are ditching Facebook photos of students
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/education/1411307/why-schools-are-ditching-facebook-photos-of-students
Published: September 15, 2026 23:07
Schools are making changes amid growing fears over privacy and lack of control.
School owes hours of backpay after teacher not paid for 10 minutes of every hour
Published: September 15, 2026 19:18
The school has found itself facing a bill for thousands of dollars of historical underpayments.
University of Otago's biggest building project opens in Christchurch
Published: September 14, 2026 18:19
Wai Ora will be the new centre of research and teaching in the university's 53-year-old Christchurch campus.
PPTA says more students could fail under new NCEA qualifications
Published: September 13, 2026 19:02
It also warns the change will cost schools up to $58 million in incidental costs such as training and extra staffing.
Educators back NCEA tweaks over overhaul
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/education/1349359/educators-back-ncea-tweaks-over-overhaul
Published: September 11, 2026 18:17
Four in five want the qualification improved, with many favouring refinement over replacement.