4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (812+ words) Hundreds more school-aged children are seeking Government support for severe learning needs – including developing skills usually achieved by toddlers. Applications for the Government’s highest level of learning support have surged 64% in four years, new Ministry of Education figures show. There…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (775+ words) An Auckland teacher accused of verbal abuse, emotional manipulation and racism has kept their job after an internal investigation by a school. A parent, who the Herald has agreed not to name, said parents and students had raised concerns with…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (882+ words) We hear a lot about how the health of expectant mothers can affect their babies – but what about dads? Dr Ben Albert says more research is needed on how potential fathers can set their future children up for good health....

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (296+ words) The Green Party is promising to restore the previous Ka Ora, Ka Ako school lunches programme that was launched under the previous Labour Government. The party says it will also expand the programme to include another 400 schools. The policy follows…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (280+ words) Jesse Mulligan: Hamilton Hotel's menu plays it safe, but its cooking is far from boring Young children with complex development needs will be able to access support more quickly, following a Government announcement in Napier. The Early Intervention Specialist Service…...