New ZealandKiwi writes paper using autocompleteA Kiwi academic who jokingly wrote a research paper written by Apple's iOS autocomplete has been accepted to present his findings at a nuclear physics conference.23 Oct 07:49 PM
New ZealandRelief teacher 'yanks boy to the ground'In a video, the teacher is seen standing over the boy, who is lying on the ground crying.21 Oct 06:07 PM
New ZealandStuttering no laughing matterCOMMENT: The first time our son stuttered I burst out laughing. By the next day he could barely get a word out at all and it wasn't a laughing matter.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeclusion room: Ministry steps inThe Ministry of Education has put schools on notice: stop using cell-like seclusion rooms as punishment immediately.21 Oct 04:48 AM
New ZealandStudent visa fraud 'endemic' - LabourAs Prime Minister John Key heads to India for trade talks, newly-released documents reveal the scale of fraud being committed by Indian agents representing international students.21 Oct 03:55 AM
LifestyleIncredible four-year-old speaks seven languagesAt just four years of age Bella Devyatkina is wowing the world with her language skills.20 Oct 10:50 PM
New ZealandFears over the rising cost of educationIncreasing numbers of parents are worried they do not have enough money for their child's education.20 Oct 09:16 PM
New ZealandSeclusion rooms: 8 in special schoolsEducation Minister Hekia Parata revealed that 8 of the 64 special schools in New Zealand are using a seclusion room.19 Oct 11:44 PM
New ZealandParata, Key differ on retirementEducation Minister Hekia Parata says the Prime Minister's suggestion that her husband's ill-health played a part in her shock decision to retire from politics is wrong.19 Oct 08:41 PM
New ZealandWho sent principal porn? Claims investigatedTop education and police chiefs are investigating their own staff following accusations they sent porn to a Northland principal.19 Oct 05:27 AM
New ZealandLincoln University must repay $1.5mLincoln University has repaid $1.5m after it was found it did not teach for as many hours as it was funded for.19 Oct 03:36 AM
New ZealandMigrants 'crowding out' young KiwisSalvation Army recommends tightening immigration rules further beyond last week's Government decisions to raise the point system.18 Oct 06:29 PM
New ZealandRow over proposed new medical schoolThe University of Auckland has hit out at plans by Waikato University for a new medical school, calling it "ill conceived" and costly.18 Oct 03:01 AM
BusinessVirtual and augmented reality on the riseReal world and digital worlds are combining more rapidly as technology becomes increasingly accessible to more Kiwis.18 Oct 02:07 AM
New ZealandPrincipal ashamed by porn imagesA respected Northland principal says 1500 pornographic images found on his work computer were 'joke' emails sent to him by other principals and others.17 Oct 02:33 AM
New ZealandVictim's mum questions CCTV roll-outMandatory CCTV cameras in special needs transport is still not in place, more than a year after the Ministry of Education vowed it was imminent.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDifficult students pressured to leavePrincipal advocate says difficult students may be informally removed but additional support was needed or all other students bore the brunt.16 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleOxford entrance exam: Could you pass?Oxford has revealed five questions, along with the best ways to answer them.16 Oct 12:30 AM
New ZealandGovt to spend $17m on two Waikato school 'redevelopments'Cambridge High School and Ngaruawahia High School Waikato will both undergo major redevelopments at a cost of $17 million.15 Oct 09:05 PM
New ZealandPM John Key's high decile school visitsThe Prime Minister has visited more than three times as many high decile schools this year, than low decile.15 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Violence against kids is not okayCOMMENT: Recent cases indicate violence between and against children is widely accepted.15 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestylePupils, aged six, to learn about 'male privilege'Australian children will be taught about "male privilege" and shown images of men cleaning dishes and women playing football in a drive to break gender stereotypes.15 Oct 04:15 AM
New ZealandNZ-India relationship examinedFraud and the risk of exploitation means New Zealand should focus on "quality not quantity" in the Indian student market, a former High Commissioner to India says.14 Oct 07:35 PM
New ZealandPolice concerned about secret school ballParty-goers and concerned police will be given just 24 hours' notice of the venue for an unofficial school ball.14 Oct 05:49 AM
LifestyleIs your IQ high enough to solve this?Thousands of Facebook users have been baffled by this head-scratcher. Can you figure it out?14 Oct 02:15 AM
New ZealandSeclusion rooms to be investigatedThe Chief Ombudsman will investigate the use of seclusion rooms in schools, following reports that locked "time out" rooms had been used to restrain children.13 Oct 11:58 PM
EducationLong-serving JP 'just glad to help people'Brian Jaques has spent more than half his life serving as a Justice of the Peace and has no plans to call it quits any time soon. He 13 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandFather chased for Bible case costsA father who lost a battle against Bible teaching in his daughter's school now says the school is pursuing him for costs.13 Oct 08:07 PM
New ZealandMinistry report due on 'seclusion' roomThe Ministry of Education is due to release a report into a cell-like seclusion room used by a Wellington primary school as punishment.13 Oct 10:15 AM
New Zealand$9m redevelopment for Bay collegeAround $9 million will be invested in the redevelopment of Edgecumbe College in the Bay of Plenty, Education Minister Hekia Parata 12 Oct 10:47 PM
KahuInternational scientists beam in to Whaka village (+video)VILLAGE SCIENCE: Te Whakarewarewa Village Charitable Trust chairman James Warbrick with an air sampling cartridge, along with village 12 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandNZ childcare among most costlyChildcare costs in New Zealand are among the highest in the developed world, according to an international study.12 Oct 06:13 AM
ManufacturingIs Auckland stuck in second gear with China?A question for incoming Auckland Mayor Phil Goff: How will you lift the city's economic relationship with China? One in 12 Aucklanders 12 Oct 04:47 AM
OpinionThe horrors of being a red-head in high schoolAs a child, Ash Goddard was proud of her unique hair colour. But all that changed when she started high school.12 Oct 04:00 AM
