A pair of critically endangered Christchurch parakeets have earned their title of "super parents" of the bird world after bringing 55 chicks into the world to contribute to the survival of their species.

The principal of a West Coast secondary school says there are too many barriers to hiring teachers who were trained or born overseas.

The lawyer acting for Everlee Wihongi says she is disappointed and sad after a hearing to allow her to argue for her release has been postponed to next week.

The US and Iran have stuck to opposing stances over Tehran's uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz.