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Over-protective parents add to obesity risk

We may be breeding a generation of unfit, overweight kids at higher risk of obesity ailments because they don't explore their neighbourhoods as much as their parents used to, according to a PhD study at Auckland University of Technology.

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Schools strive to save their pools

Schools are turning to fundraising website Givealittle to help keep pools open and Water Safety NZ is concerned about the effect on drowning rates if pools are allowed to close.

School addresses ex-pupils' concerns

Auckland Grammar's head promises work is being done to challenge what its ex-pupils have labelled as an unpleasant environment for those who are not "straight".

Alan Duff: All children dream, so let's help them fly

Over the years, I've been privileged to gain insights from visiting schools on our literacy programme, which is now past its 21st birthday.

Wanted: Three boffins to save the world

A tiny institute in Oxford is gearing up for futuristic robot wars, aiming to protect humanity if artificial intelligence goes bad.

The moment boys are asked to hit a girl

WATCH: Campaign against family violence reinforces message: "If kids know it's wrong you should too."

Student's emotional speech goes viral

A Pasifika student from AUT has made an impassioned speech about overcoming adversity to graduate.

Many school finances run in the red

Hundreds of schools are operating in the red and extras like outdoor education programmes, new library books and computers could be axed.

Speakers stolen from primary school

Outdoor speakers connected to Finlayson Park School's fire network had been taken, and their removal put the emergency alarm system in jeopardy.

Allison Henward: Children can learn from digital realm

A report from the American Academy of Paediatrics suggests the amount of time children watch television and movies and playing on handheld devices is increasing.

Tiny fibres which can stop bullets

A high-tech yarn with the potential to stop bullets is being developed by 23-year-old Yasir Al-Hilali from Auckland University of Technology (AUT).

Concern over Hato Petera 'misinformation'

The local Catholic hierarchy says it's "most concerned" after misinformation was spread in discussions about a troubled Auckland Maori school.

Mulitalo Filipo Levi: Partnership school provides chance for academic excellence

The education and lives of young people is not about political points scoring. It is about expectations of excellence and clear pathways of which I am a proud to be a part, writes Mulitalo Filipo Levi.

Free Microsoft downloads for students

School students will be able to download Microsoft Office software for free, under a new deal between the software giant and the Ministry of Education.

NCEA driving credits up for grabs

School students will be able to get NCEA credits by obtaining a driver licence - and will even pick-up credits for passing a learner's theory test.

Indian students duped by agents

International students are being duped by unregulated education agents overseas to study in the regions to gain bonus points for residency.

Fast-track teaching programme to be reviewed

A legal victory against a fast-track teaching programme will be reviewed, Prime Minister John Key says.