New ZealandCreepy clown craze hits Kiwi campusLatest 'scary clown' sighting has been caught on camera at the University of Auckland.12 Oct 01:56 AM
New ZealandSchool boy kicked attacker 'in groin'A primary student kicked a man in the groin after an attempted abduction outside a Hamilton school.11 Oct 08:11 PM
New ZealandCalls for inquiry into 'time out' roomsAn independent inquiry should immediately investigate the use of "time out" rooms in schools, says the head of the national Autism charity.11 Oct 04:41 AM
New ZealandTeacher hit child with laptop coverA teacher hit one of her students across the head several times with a soft-shelled laptop case after she tripped on his items and hurt her injured hip on his desk.11 Oct 03:25 AM
New ZealandControversial principal gets new jobFairfield College's former, and controversial, principal is set to take up one of the top positions at Waikato's most prestigious school.11 Oct 03:22 AM
New ZealandAnger over 'time-out' room revelationsAngry parents say they will pull their children from a Wellington school caught using a "time-out" room for naughty pupils unless there is more accountability.10 Oct 03:09 AM
KahuShow changes the lives of NZ youthBrave Auckland teenagers hit centre stage for their final performance in Manawa Ora: Courage is Contagious.09 Oct 10:15 PM
New ZealandSouthern Cross Campus impression releasedConstruction is underway on the Southern Cross Campus redevelopment's $23.5 million second stage in Mangere.09 Oct 12:26 AM
New ZealandLocked in 'dark cell': 'I'll be good'Revelations a primary school was locking misbehaving children in a cell-like "time out" room has prompted the Children's Commissioner to look into it.08 Oct 12:19 AM
New ZealandSchool locks 11-year-old in 'dark cell'EXCLUSIVE: Mother hits out at Wellington primary school's "dirty little secret": "I'm horrified a school would do that, my son is petrified of the dark."07 Oct 05:10 PM
Opinion'Right-wing fringe running education'COMMENT: Undermining the public education system could fuel the collapse of an informed participatory citizenship.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSecretary jailed for stealing $150,000A former school secretary has been jailed today for stealing thousands of dollars from Parkvale School in Hastings.05 Oct 03:32 AM
New ZealandTeachers explore high-tech learning toolsELECTRONICS: Tim Carr from Mind Kits demonstrates the Edison Robots. PHOTO/ANDREW WARNER 041016aw06.JPGCircle_see_more_DP.epsBy Stephanie 04 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpecial report: Gangs of NZAs a gang member held a knife to his throat, Jarrod Gilbert wondered if he was about to die.04 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionStuart McCutcheon: Attack on university unfairCOMMENT: As Vice-Chancellor of the Uni of Auckland, I do draw the line at unwarranted complaints about our generous donors and their philanthropic support.04 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'At risk' school funding revealedMore than 1300 schools will be worse off as a result of a radical new funding system, the Herald can reveal.04 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleCarer jailed over baby fight clubA US woman has been convicted over several child abuse acts, including her role in what prosecutors called a "baby fight club."04 Oct 01:33 AM
OpinionTim Hazledine: Auckland Uni an unhappy placeCOMMENT: A 'little' strike at the University of Auckland has shone a light on what really is happening on campus.03 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleSchool holidays: The best rainy day activitiesSix rainy-day activities to keep the kids engaged and you sane these school holidays.03 Oct 04:30 AM
New ZealandStudents protest against deportationIndian students facing deportation for immigration fraud targeted Indian-born National MP Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi in a noisy protest 02 Oct 02:33 AM
OpinionEditorial: Law must back teachersThe news that teachers fear legal action for stopping school fights underlines what a hard job school teaching must be.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLegal problem delays Ministry guidelinesThe release of seclusion and restraint guidelines to teachers faced with violent and extreme situations has been delayed due to legal problems.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeachers fear assault chargesTeachers are demanding to know if they risk police charges for physically separating school fights or defending themselves when students attack.01 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhy we'll all be saying 'fink' instead of 'think'A new study claims we'll all be saying 'fink' instead of 'think' in the not so distant future.30 Sep 01:30 AM
LifestyleRamsay banned from school eventWhy the celebrity chef was asked not to attend his daughter's parents evening.29 Sep 10:34 PM
New ZealandRugby coaches ignore social skillsHigh-school coaches focus on technical rugby skills rather than personal development, study finds.29 Sep 08:46 PM
New ZealandCalls for uni savings fund for studentsThe Productivity Commission is toying with the idea that secondary school students begin a savings fund for university.28 Sep 11:25 PM
New ZealandPrincipal 'grabbed boy by the collar'A 9-year-old boy was left crying and scared after former Murrays Bay School principal dragged him from the hall by his collar.28 Sep 10:37 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Top-ranking subjects of NZ unisTwo New Zealand universities are among the top 100 in the world for these subjects...28 Sep 09:56 PM
New ZealandStudent loan interest call 'ridiculous'Putting interest back on student loans is being categorically ruled out, as the Government eyes changes to tertiary education.28 Sep 08:07 PM
New ZealandAxe interest-free student loans: reportRadical proposals to shake up the tertiary education sector have been suggested in a new report to Government - but the most radical of all is not finding favour.28 Sep 05:51 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Kids in Hastings embrace sign languageOnly 10 students at Ebbett Park School having hearing difficulties but the whole school learns sign language. And these awesome kids have made their own YouTube clip to showcase their skills. Made with funding from NZ on Air28 Sep 06:39 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Kids in Hastings embrace sign languageOnly 10 students at Ebbett Park School having hearing difficulties but the whole school learns sign language. And these awesome kids have made their own YouTube clip to showcase their skills. Made with funding from NZ on AirWatch28 Sep 05:59 AM
New ZealandWhy are NCEA students cleaning toilets?Herald investigation: Some teenagers are taking spurious NCEA standards - learning about toilet cleaning, household shopping and shift work.27 Sep 10:16 PM
