New ZealandTertiary fees 'likely to drop under Labour'Tertiary fees would likely drop significantly under a Labour government as part of a rethink to address increasing student debt, the party's new tertiary education spokesman says.21 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandFree schools: Parents better start savingNew statistics show that parents of children born this year will pay around $37,000 by the time they finish school in 2033.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSenior citizens can boost NZ tourismUnderstanding the needs of senior citizens travelling to New Zealand is the key to unlocking a lucrative and comparatively untapped tourism market.21 Jan 12:00 AM
BusinessOtago a class aboveFrom fashion to science, arts to architecture, Dunedin's students take on the world20 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher deregistered after assaultA teacher who physically and sexually assaulted his former partner multiple times is no longer allowed to teach.20 Jan 03:09 AM
LifestyleHow 'average' people become extraordinaryDo you stand out from the crowd. A new book details how you can.20 Jan 12:50 AM
New ZealandExplore: Donations your child's school gotINTERACTIVE: Parents paid $161.6 million in donations towards their children's "free education" in 2014. Of that, $61.4m was spent in Auckland.19 Jan 05:52 PM
New ZealandUniform dilemmaWith the beginning of the school year just weeks away the cost and quality of school uniforms will be a hot topic with parents.19 Jan 03:25 AM
New ZealandTeacher shook baby so hard brain bledBut New Zealand Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal says teacher won't be struck off.18 Jan 10:03 PM
New ZealandMixed response to Dame Kiri's claimDame Kiri Te Kanawa's claim she was "beaten by nuns" during her schooling has been met with mixed response.17 Jan 10:24 PM
New ZealandNorthland teacher must prove drug-freeA Northland teacher must prove he is drug-free after failing to inform about his conviction for growing cannabis.17 Jan 06:10 PM
New ZealandHarsh lessons from retiring principals"We're the only country in the world that overtly labels schools."17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAUT rated NZ's 'most international' uniAuckland University of Technology has outranked its more established neighbours to be rated the country's "most international" university.14 Jan 03:05 AM
BusinessNetflix CEO announces $100m fund for educationNetflix founder and chief executive Reed Hastings is creating a $100 million foundation for education.14 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandCelebs bust arts degree mythsOutrageous Fortune actress Antonia Prebble among the stars showing how useful an arts degree can be13 Jan 11:26 PM
New ZealandSafety-law changes spook schoolsSchools are considering less adventurous camps and others are spending thousands of dollars to audit their health and safety procedures ahead of new regulations.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher charged with serious misconductA Northland teacher has been charged with serious misconduct after arranging an advance on her salary without the school's permission.13 Jan 03:14 AM
New ZealandNervous wait for NCEA results is overFor anxious students around the country the wait is over: NCEA exam results are now available online.12 Jan 06:35 PM
New ZealandOver-protective parents add to obesity riskWe 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.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchools strive to save their poolsSchools 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.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool addresses ex-pupils' concernsAuckland 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".09 Jan 04:01 AM
OpinionAlan DuffAlan Duff: All children dream, so let's help them flyOver the years, I've been privileged to gain insights from visiting schools on our literacy programme, which is now past its 21st birthday.04 Jan 07:18 PM
EmploymentWanted: Three boffins to save the worldA tiny institute in Oxford is gearing up for futuristic robot wars, aiming to protect humanity if artificial intelligence goes bad.31 Dec 12:40 AM
New ZealandThe moment boys are asked to hit a girlWATCH: Campaign against family violence reinforces message: "If kids know it's wrong you should too."21 Dec 08:42 PM
New ZealandStudent's emotional speech goes viralA Pasifika student from AUT has made an impassioned speech about overcoming adversity to graduate.21 Dec 04:42 AM
New ZealandSailor and Chris to visit more schoolsKnowing exactly what to do when an asthmatic person is having trouble breathing - and knowing not to panic - can help that person hugely and maybe even save their life.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMany school finances run in the redHundreds of schools are operating in the red and extras like outdoor education programmes, new library books and computers could be axed.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore students will receive free fruitAn extra 13,000 students will receive free fruit next year, after the Government decided not to remove the programme from some poorer schools.19 Dec 10:21 PM
New ZealandSanctuary visit dream come true for kidsThe Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi Inc is working to give as many kids as possible the chance to learn about animals in their natural habitats19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool's out...let holiday fun beginIt's a big step in a small person's life - going to school. For some it's traumatic, for others just overwhelmingly exciting.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand6000 kids to benefit from cashMotivating young people is the name of the game for a charity whose work aims to encourage children to be the best they can be.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCharter school in Northland to be terminatedHekia Parata is proposing to terminate one of the country's first charter schools due to poor poor teaching, low achievement and an inadequate curriculum.16 Dec 05:13 AM
New ZealandHow full are our schools?INTERACTIVE: New data shows some schools are overflowing while others sit half empty.15 Dec 04:00 PM
