KahuMore flak for Labour over Willie JacksonAndrew Little's choice of Willie Jackson as a Labour candidate has raised further concerns about his past comments and support for charter schools.06 Feb 07:11 AM
New ZealandChurch harbouring students makes pleaA church harbouring Indian students facing deportation asks the Government to allow them to stay on compassionate grounds.05 Feb 07:46 PM
New ZealandDeported students get church sanctuaryThe Auckland church that hosted NZ's first same-sex marriage has decided to give sanctuary to nine Indian students facing deportation over a student visa fraud.05 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionParata: More Maori students getting best startCOMMENT: As our country marks Waitangi Day, it's appropriate to reflect on the outstanding progress being made by Maori children and young people.05 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorMcIvor: Why wouldn't we want bilingual kids?COMMENT: I totally support the Greens' initiative to make te Reo Maori a core subject, along with English and maths.04 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionRodney HideRodney Hide: Cost of te reo too highCOMMENT: The choice of job opportunities is too narrow and compulsory te reo for 10 years would cost our children a lot but add not much.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandUniforms - are you being ripped off?Kiwi parents are paying over $300 more for a school uniform than parents in the UK - prompting calls to overhaul our uniform rules.03 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We haven't told our parents, how can we?'A young Indian couple facing deportation with their 2-year-old daughter are now planning to seek sanctuary in a central Auckland church.03 Feb 06:50 AM
New ZealandStudent visa fraud catches 2-year-oldStudents facing deportation plan to seek refuge in a church.02 Feb 11:33 PM
New ZealandTragic child deaths: Eight in two yearsA 10-year-old Auckland student's tragic, sudden death may be one of at least eight such deaths during the past two years.01 Feb 11:01 PM
New ZealandRedcliffs School a 'poisoned chalice'Community Board member Darrell Latham knows the relocation of the school is a difficult decision but says it is the wrong one.01 Feb 10:58 PM
New ZealandNew job for head of NZ's largest schoolLeader of country's largest public school quits to run a private school.01 Feb 08:12 PM
KahuEducators back compulsory MāoriThe two teacher unions, School Trustees Association and even the conservative Maxim Institute all backed the policy.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGreens call for compulsory MaoriThe Greens and some Labour MPs are calling for a national goal of making Māori language compulsory for all children in state schools.31 Jan 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Help them find hope'A clinical child and adolescent psychologist offers advice for parents following the death of a 10-year-old Auckland child in tragic circumstances.31 Jan 06:31 AM
New ZealandSupport for school after 10-year-old's deathMassey Primary School gets extra help to support the school community following the tragic death of a 10-year-old child.31 Jan 04:56 AM
New ZealandTeacher can't recall oral sexFormer Hamilton high school teacher describes herself as a "Jekyll and Hyde drinker".31 Jan 03:12 AM
LifestyleIs this the secret to better grades?Researchers who visited classrooms in 25 countries, including NZ, have found slippers at school improves pupils' engagement.30 Jan 09:21 PM
OpinionHow to talk to your child about pornographyCOMMENT: Quality education will help our children into better relationships, writes Tracy Clelland.30 Jan 07:26 PM
EducationMixed emotions for parents on first day of schoolGeorgina_Harris_JUNE16_happy.eps Caraline correctAbbott isn't sure how she'll feel saying goodbye to her son Harry, 5, on his first 30 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandNZ school dumps TrumpA Kiwi school that used Donald Trump's name to teach kids key competencies after being inspired by his 'The Apprentice' TV series has now ditched the system.30 Jan 01:10 AM
New Zealand'Illegal' payments to teachers uncoveredTroubled schools: A school where teachers were allegedly given "illegal" payments is one of nine under Government control.29 Jan 09:52 PM
EmploymentBeyond the fear: New Kiwis can be goodThe perception that migrants take jobs from Kiwis and push up house prices are widespread, but the fear is overblown, a new report has found.29 Jan 07:43 PM
LifestyleTechnology: What's it really doing to our kids?Children using smartphones and tablets from an early age can have both troubling and positive consequences, a leading academic says.29 Jan 01:22 AM
New ZealandSchool goes high-tech at new sitePupils at a low decile Christchurch school will return to school this week excited to see brand new classrooms being built with high-tech materials.28 Jan 10:44 PM
New ZealandFirst photos of Kiwi in Trump's teamThrough international fame and fortune, Chris Liddell has remained loyal to New Zealand business and causes.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrincipal lurked in female teacher's yardA principal who stalked a young teacher has been censured by the teacher's body.26 Jan 10:57 PM
New ZealandDodgy teachers: 50 censured or struck offDozens of teachers were disciplined or struck off last year for sexual, inappropriate or aggressive behaviour towards students.26 Jan 10:31 PM
New ZealandTeacher shortage 'at crisis point'The new school year starts next week as the number of empty teaching places in secondary schools is the highest in almost a decade.26 Jan 08:47 PM
New ZealandNCEA fraud: Teacher pleads for fresh chanceA teacher has admitted falsifying NCEA documents because he was "panicked" and overwhelmed by work.25 Jan 05:42 AM
EmploymentStrange reason job application deniedA professor who spent three decades teaching and researching was turned down from a job because he lacked a high-school certificate.24 Jan 10:15 PM
New ZealandChristchurch teacher kissed 16yo studentFemale teacher before tribunal on charges of forming inappropriate relationships with a male and at least one female students.24 Jan 09:26 PM
New ZealandPrincipal stress: Burned-out and 'just surviving'Primary school principals are burned-out and leaving the profession because of high stress and 'relentless' workload.24 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandTraining school 'failed to meet standards'A tertiary training school for business and management students has been closed down by officials.24 Jan 02:16 AM
