EducationNo end in sight to Auckland’s school lunch crisis While most schools in Tāmaki Makaurau have returned to full attendance, delivery and communication problems continue to plague the free school lunch programme.Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterSat, 08 Feb
Education'Our students deserve better than this. We will not back off'The free lunch programme has come under intense scrutiny following delivery delays. McAuley High School in Ōtāhuhu says the disruptions are unacceptable.Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterSat, 01 Feb
OpinionWill’s Word: Seymour’s school lunch spin isn’t cutting itAssociate Education Minister David Seymour insists it’s just teething issues, but William Terite asks whether that's good enough when children’s nutrition is on the line?William TeriteFri, 31 Jan
Pacific Region • VanuatuVanuatu, one month on: Children face bleak start to school year amid quake recoveryA week before Christmas, a 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck the capital Port Vila claiming 14 lives, injuring over 200 people, and displacing thousands more.Christine RovoiMon, 20 Jan
Language & CulturePolyfest scaled back due to funding shortfallThe annual schools performing arts festival held in south Auckland has become a beacon of cultural awareness for young Māori and Pasifika growing up in Aotearoa.Torika Tokalau, Local Democracy ReporterTue, 07 Jan
PoliticsACT leader reflects on party’s first year in GovernmentDavid Seymour will become the Deputy Prime Minister when he takes over from Vaovasamanaia Winston Peters in May.'Alakihihifo VailalaMon, 16 Dec
EducationTeachers’ union warns NZ must get curriculum shake-up rightDelays in revising the secondary school programme have raised concerns about the ministry’s process amid allegations of secrecy and strategic resets.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 13 Dec
OpinionWill's Word: Time to rethink NCEA for Pacific success?With high stress and low pass rates for Pacific students, it's time to rethink how we assess NCEA says Pacific Mornings Host William TeriteWilliam TeriteTue, 05 Nov
Education'A lot of pressure on young people'New data shows that more than 80,000 children were chronically absent in term two this year, with Pacific and Māori students showing higher rates than their classmates.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 30 Oct
OpinionLatest education policies could penalise not empowerPacific Mornings' host William Terite says it's important the govt 'strikes a balance' between cracking down on truants and still ensuring schools are supportive places. William TeriteFri, 27 Sep
