Principal crisis: One in five new school leaders quit within a year
NZ Principals’ Federation President Leanne Otene said multiple pressures are forcing leaders out so quickly. “The principal shortage…
Teacher drunk after Christmas pub lunch censured over ‘white powder’ incident at school
The teacher invited staff members to “do a line” on school grounds, but it was never proved if…
Search suspended for missing Tokoroa teacher Jayleb-Che Dean last seen at Waiotapu
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Search suspended for missing Tokoroa teacher Jayleb-Che Dean last seen at Waiotapu
RNZ 28 Nov, 2025 07:33 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal censures first-year teacher for slapping, elbowing student
He refused and held a yoghurt pot towards her, preparing to throw it. The teacher warned him not…
More than $35k raised to support family of Takapuna Grammar teacher Kevin Hu after Fiji tragedy
Hu came to New Zealand in 2018 and became a teacher after completing his maths degree. The donation…
Teacher censured after snorting ‘white powder’ at school Christmas party
A teacher who “snorted” white powder off a school desk during an after-hours Christmas party has admitted it…
West Coast teacher Natarsha Ikiua erased school resources after being fired for working elsewhere while on sick leave
She asked a woman running the acting job to corroborate her story, which included that the work was…
Teacher suspended after sending late-night messages to teen students
The two students complained after nearly two years of communication and the teacher was taken to the Teachers’…
Jayleb-Che Dean: Police say no foul play suspected in case of Tokoroa teacher missing in Rotorua
Van Kempen said Dean had driven to the pools with a man and police had spoken to that…
On The Up: Long‑serving Whangārei hockey mentor Warren Litchfield wins School Sport NZ award
“He’s been the foundation on which so many teams and players have been built.” “What makes this nomination…
Central Regional Health School teacher’s registration cancelled after getting pregnant to former student
According to a decision released today, one of her students was 17 years old when she started showing…