New ZealandMangere Muslim school in money probeThe country's largest Muslim school is under investigation for the way it spent public money after complaints were made to officials during a review.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi kids failing to grasp maths - reportToo many children are failing to grasp maths fundamentals such as fractions and decimals, according to a report issued by the Ministry of Education.29 May 05:00 PM
BusinessTeens get helping hand on the way to workCareers Expo aims to help bridge the gap between businesses and their potential new employees.29 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleThe children who aren't allowed to failAs the scramble for nursery places in the sees British parents applying from the maternity ward, Tanith Carey considers the dangers of this "tiger" culture.29 May 12:35 AM
OpinionShould schools have gender neutral uniforms?Schools have been asked to consider offering gender-neutral uniforms as part of new sexuality education guidelines aimed at being more inclusive. Is this a good idea?28 May 08:12 PM
New ZealandGender-neutral school uniforms?Schools have been asked to consider offering gender-neutral uniforms as part of new sexuality education guidelines aimed at being more inclusive.28 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleSex ed classes add consent, coercionThe ministry released updated guidelines on sexuality education today, for the first time focusing on decision-making around sex and cultural differences.28 May 01:15 AM
New ZealandTeacher found guilty of indecent actA former teacher from a leading Auckland school has been found guilty of an indecent act, namely masturbating in a classroom.27 May 03:29 AM
New Zealand'Smart' drugs not such a clever moveUniversity of Otago PhD researcher Hazem Zohny has warned about myths and "hype" involving so-called "smart" drugs.26 May 08:40 PM
New ZealandDedicated to kids on and off fieldOne-hundred and sixty-five students; 165 nicknames - Alec Campbell, Maniototo Area School's Deputy Principal, remembers them all.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDriver investigated after 'psycho joyride'Police and the Ministry of Education are investigating a bus driver who allegedly took up to 60 school kids on a mad 17km "joyride" to a Manukau Harbour settlement.26 May 02:29 AM
BDBDCompaniesEvolve posts smaller loss than forecastEvolve Education Group reported a net loss of $8.1 million, or 12.9 cents per share, in the period May 20.24 May 11:03 PM
TaxGlenn gives uni $5m boostSir Owen Glenn has called on the Government to change the way philanthropic donations are taxed to encourage more people to "invest in their own country".24 May 05:00 PM
OpinionOwen Glenn and Greg Whittred: Raising new breed of superstarsThe University of Auckland is about to take a plunge into uncharted waters: A series of never-before-seen initiatives aimed at creating a generation of more enterprising graduates.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNow you are five - stay homePrimary schools are looking to adopt new policies that will see children begin at preset dates throughout the school year - meaning some will wait up to five weeks after they turn five.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudent union critical of uni fee 'tinkering'A reduction in the fee increases tertiary institutions can charge is likely to save the average student $60 a year, but student unions say this is unlikely to help solve student debt.21 May 11:50 PM
New ZealandAutism NZ says funds badly neededAutism New Zealand has welcomed a funding boost to assist children with special needs at school, but says there will still likely be an unmet need.21 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandReining in of university fees 'paltry'University fee hikes are to be reined in by the Government - but a student union has dismissed any savings as paltry.21 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandReligion in schools: Like David vs GoliathThe lawyer for a man trying to remove religious instruction from schools has used the analogy of David and Goliath.21 May 12:12 AM
New ZealandShould Bible studies be taught at school?The provider of Bible studies will argue in court today for the right to be heard in a legal battle over religious studies being taught in state schools.20 May 09:32 PM
New ZealandSpecial needs tops teachers' wishlistMore funding for children with special needs has topped an informal wishlist for teachers ahead of this year's Budget.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCharter schools slow to fill classesNone of the charter schools opened this year have yet reached capacity - with one for Pasifika students chaired by All Black Michael Jones failing to meet its targeted roll by 40 per cent.19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPhone ban lifts students' marksIt is a question that keeps some parents awake at night. Should children be allowed to take mobile phones to school?17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBible studies a touchy subjectProviders of Bible studies at more than 660 public Kiwi schools will head to the High Court next week to fight to keep religious studies in our classrooms.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandUnwed 'cheap prostitutes' students toldSecondary school students were handed a pamphlet branding women in de facto relationships "cheap prostitutes".16 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Misconduct' teacher back in classA principal who escaped conviction for slapping a student is back at school, outraging the mother of his victim.16 May 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn Morris: Grammar wise to steer clear of the 'one size fits all' classroomsSchool leaders should be commended for standing firm on the type of building that suits the Grammar philosophy and pedagogy, writes John Morris.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBeard ban student still out of classA bearded Christchurch student who claims he was sent home in breach of his school’s facial hair policy remains away from the classroom as the row continues.14 May 06:53 AM
New ZealandOtago Uni researchers receive $1.8m in fundingOtago University researchers have come out on top in health awards scooping up more than $1.8 million in funding for research.14 May 12:07 AM
New ZealandSchool exams move onlineStudents will be sitting exams on computers by the end of this year, as NZQA plans to get rid of some paper-based exams altogether as soon as 2018.13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTop scientists celebrate daughters successTwo of New Zealand’s top scientists have watched their daughters graduate on the same stage they were seated this week.12 May 11:32 PM
New ZealandStudents plan ahead for uniMore than 20 per cent of students who applied but failed last year to enter university have managed to fight their way back in.12 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudent union looks to 'reinvigorate campus life'The national student union is hosting a series of conferences on tertiary education issues with students and staff.12 May 02:12 AM
