But Associate Education Minister David Seymour, responsible for the scheme, has fired back.
Business
3:21pm
The then-acting Education Review Office chief executive wrote to Oranga Tamariki's boss after a special review of homeschooling by 28 families at the West Coast Christian commune.
New Zealand
11:37am
Lakeview School ordered to close on Monday due to mass stormwater infiltration in the surrounding sewer network over the weekend.
Monday 6:15pm
The 14-year-olds were unable to enrol for five months despite being New Zealand citizens.
Monday 4:42pm
2:53
Teachers were experiencing and seeing a rise of neo-Nazi symbols, neo-Nazi language, Holocaust denial, anti-Semitism and misogyny, PPTA president Chris Abercrombie said.
Crime and Justice
Thu, Jun 25
A report has recommended major changes to keep more at-risk teens in school and a new model of alternative education for those who leave.
Tue, Jun 23
Students at Ara Institute of Canterbury told 1News they received a text saying a bomb threat had been made toward the school, and they had to evacuate immediately.
Hillmorton High School's internet, phones, CCTV and student management systems all went down after critters damaged a core cable at the weekend.
In a report published on Tuesday morning it recommended major changes to keep more at-risk teens in school and a new model of alternative education for those who leave.
Melissa Waitoa-Paki's resignation from her role at Māori immersion school Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Waitaha comes after she earlier voluntarily agreed not to teach.
Thu, Jun 18
The parent is the only one prosecuted in the Government's crackdown on truancy so far.
Politics
Wed, Jun 17
Concerned parents were left without an explanation following the incidents.
Tue, Jun 16
Emeline Mafi's role as a junior doctor serving her community represents years of hard work, and sacrifices from her whole family to get her there.
Health
Sun, Jun 14
The Ministry of Education is urgently seeking answers after a nonverbal, autistic boy was left in a Ritchies van for hours.
Fri, Jun 12
From 2029, second and third-year students at the University of Waikato Graduate School of Medicine will complete placements at training centres opening in five regions.
Thu, Jun 11
ACT has announced a new election policy aimed at cutting the cost of school uniforms by limiting how many branded items state schools can required families to buy.
Fri, Jun 5
The new investment makes it easier for schools to provide students with instruments and supports teachers to deliver the new music curriculum.
Thu, Jun 4
Xanthe Baker is loving her time here – but did notice one thing that makes life a bit tougher.
Sat, May 30
Almost 30 staff were absent yesterday from "illnesses and events", with the school closing at the end of lunchtime today.
Fri, May 29
Educators still waiting to see impacts from $750 million education injection from the last Budget flowing into classrooms.
Wed, May 27
A growing number of Māori-led charter schools are opening within the next 12 months.
Te Ao Māori
Tue, May 26
Exclusive: Ministry of Education figures obtained by 1News show serious incidents happening at schools.
Sun, May 24
Education Minister Erica Stanford says last-minute changes were made to protect children’s welfare.
Sat, May 23
Kelvin Davis was deputy leader of Labour for six years under both Jacinda Ardern and Chris Hipkins before being replaced following the last election.
Tue, May 19
Emergency services responded to the incident in a science lab at New Plymouth Boys' High School, with the New Zealand Defence Force called.
