New ZealandPrisoners build house, gain qualificationsThe three bedroom house was lifted over the prison fence by a crane this morning.27 Apr 04:05 AM
New ZealandProfessional dog walking fuels rise in dog trainingThe growth of professional dog walking has been linked to a rise in dog training education27 Apr 02:42 AM
Education$699,000 in grants for WhanganuiThe Lion Foundation provided grants to St John, Carlton School, Netball Whanganui and more26 Apr 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Sexual behaviour' claims: School calls in MinistryMinistry of Education invited to help Whenuapai School with a range of issues.26 Apr 05:21 AM
New ZealandWellington school to totally scrap NCEAKathy Lloyd-Parker says her school is the first in Wellington to drop NCEA altogether.26 Apr 03:44 AM
EducationPatea Area School's values recognised at ParliamentThey received a certificate and $3000 due to their innovative curriculum26 Apr 03:00 AM
LifestyleLessons from my first school holidays as a mumAs a mum, Beck Vass is new to school holidays. Here she shares her rookie mistakes.25 Apr 10:07 PM
New ZealandSystem is 'failing our kids' - literacy expertReading Recovery scrapped in NSW but still used to help teach struggling pupils in NZ.25 Apr 05:00 PM
EducationCalls to Whanganui animal control declineNew focus improve dog control numbers in Whanganui25 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandWhy learning to cook young is good for future healthLearning how to cook when young could be good for your health in the long run.25 Apr 12:12 AM
New ZealandSchool allows facial hair - but no 'full-on old man beards'Beards must be groomed and no longer than 3cm, school decides after year-long battle.24 Apr 06:22 PM
New ZealandSchool in turmoil: Claims of 'sexual behaviour' referred to policeThe Ministry of Education has received complaints about Whenuapai School.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchool forced to reinstate suspended principalParents vow to remove their children from the school after principal returns.23 Apr 09:58 PM
New ZealandMore than half of Whenuapai School board of trustees resignThe Ministry of Education said the board can still operate on its depleted numbers.23 Apr 03:43 AM
New ZealandPush to get young offenders back to schoolYouth Court education officers cut youth reoffending by almost three-quarters.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Eyebrow-raising' wages paid to principal's relativesAuditors concluded "significant improvements in cash management are necessary".20 Apr 05:00 PM
EditorialKaye bill on young offenders has meritEDITORIAL: A bill to get young offenders back to school is well worth the support.20 Apr 05:00 PM
EducationSurvey shows support for teacher pay riseProposals will now be made to the Ministry of Education before further meetings in June.18 Apr 11:00 PM
OpinionComment: Universities are losing their missionUniversity academics say the loss of libraries is a symptom of their neo-liberal decline.18 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchool hacked, 'disturbing' emails sent to pupilsThe school has suspended all email accounts while it investigates the hack.17 Apr 08:34 PM
New ZealandPolio outbreak: How NZ coped with killer diseaseIn New Zealand's worst year for polio fatalities, 173 people died.17 Apr 06:49 AM
EnvironmentMore focus on the environment at Ngamatapouri SchoolActing principal Heather Dallas has been made permanent and has big plans for term two15 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionRichard Prebble: Rosy report card gets overlookedCOMMENT: If reducing child poverty is the goal, why is the Govt closing charter schools?15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFemale school principals finally overtake malesWomen now lead 55 per cent of primary schools but still only 33 per cent of high schools.15 Apr 07:15 AM
New ZealandCalling yourself 'teacher' could cop $2000 fineBallet teachers will become ballet mentors, swim teachers could be swim educators.14 Apr 07:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Big Read: Inside story behind a schoolboy drug ringHow did two best friends go straight from school to a global drug importing scheme?14 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandSchoolgirl's petition to take her girlfriend to the ballThe petition had more than 3500 signatures in less than 24 hours.12 Apr 10:22 PM
New ZealandRecord 163 complaints upheld against NZ preschoolsOfficials cancelled the licences of 23 childcare services after complaints in 2016.12 Apr 04:45 AM
New ZealandNorth Island schools closed again due to power cutOne school has even had to cancel its disco tonight.11 Apr 07:56 PM
New ZealandPrincipal thrilled by Pasifika NCEA successHowick College principal Iva Ropati says Pasifika students benefit from a strong identity.11 Apr 08:05 AM
KahuNo streaming credited for top NCEA resultsMāori and Pasifika students did much better at Western Springs than nationally.11 Apr 05:53 AM
New ZealandPacific NCEA pass rate above 80% for first timeMaori success rate rises impressively but still lags behind other groups.11 Apr 01:18 AM
New ZealandNew campus for 400 trades trainees in Mt WellingtonNZ forecast to need 56,000 extra construction workers by 202010 Apr 11:30 PM
New ZealandTeachers claim public mandate for pay hike actionMore than half of New Zealanders support a pay rise for teachers of at least 10 per cent.10 Apr 11:11 PM
