BusinessYoungsters' chance to learn codingThe recently dubbed high-tech capital of New Zealand, Wellington, is hosting free coding courses at libraries around the region this week to promote coding in schools.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchools get $244m boostA $244 million package to build seven new schools and expand four existing ones is a "disappointing" Budget announcement, says Labour.14 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleHow to teach kids conversation skillsHow to have a meaningful, impactful conversation is so necessary for any social setting. While those skills don't come naturally to most kids, they can be taught.13 Apr 02:15 AM
OpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: School good storage for kidsPrimary schools are massive child storage lockers. They keep your kids housed, happy and out of harm's way all day so you can go to work or play golf, writes Matt Heath.12 Apr 10:25 PM
ConstructionMassey's $130m innovation hubMassey University is planning to spend more than $130 million in the next year to double the student capacity of its Albany campus.12 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMed students study hard - at the moviesSlouching on the sofa watching movies often isn't the best way to get study done, but for medical students, a trip to the DVD store can be good for grades.12 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPoorer schools defend UE lullPrincipals at poorer schools have defended the huge drop-off in the number of students gaining UE, rejecting accusations they push students into "soft" subjects.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandDedication drives up achievementStudents at a Bay of Plenty high school were so determined to pass NCEA they stayed after hours, and during the holidays to make it through.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudents taking robot to new heightsTwo high school students from Tauranga and their robot will be heading to the United States this weekend hoping to become world champions.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLow-decile schools fight backDeep in the statistics (see our interactive) shines something bright. It is the long-maligned, low-decile schools fighting back.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Worst school' top performerNCEA: Who wins, who loses? Our interactive will show you how your child's school has fared.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPoorest schools hit hardest by UE moveOur poorest students have been hit the hardest by changes to University Entrance, with up to 50 per cent fewer pupils making it over the new threshold.08 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessNew Zealand 'stupid' - top space engineerNew Zealand has been blasted as "stupid" by a top space engineer for not investing more in science and engineering.07 Apr 11:34 PM
New ZealandA dummy that groans and bleedsA $150,000 mannequin named "Thomas" is a shining star of the new paramedicine department of AUT University's Manukau campus.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchool snubbed because it's 'brown'A high-performing, predominantly Maori and Pasifika school says it is being snubbed by locals because of its low decile and "brown" community.07 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConeDeborah Hill Cone: Computers take learning out of equationThere seems to be far too much about the computers themselves and far too little about creating cool stuff or learning cool stuff in schools, writes Deborah Hill Cone.07 Apr 02:07 AM
New ZealandPreschool ID numbers concernPressure to broaden the use of identification numbers attached to preschoolers has concerned the Privacy Commissioner.06 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessTwo companies now on same wavelengthNew Zealand-based international education company Cognition Education is buying online learning company Wavelength for an undisclosed sum.06 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuAxe over Maori collegeThe future of Hato Petera College is under threat from a falling roll, dilapidated buildings, bullying, infighting and a lack of confidence from its owner.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirst in class: No star for teachers?Elite educators frustrated by ‘pointless’ paperwork, low pay and limited career options, study finds.03 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandCafe blamed for truancyAn internet cafe owner has been criticised by police for a lack of "social responsibility" for allowing a schoolboy to play computer games during school hours.31 Mar 06:18 PM
New ZealandParents don't know how to be parentsAn early childhood educator says many people are losing confidence in how to be parents because they see their role as going back to paid work.31 Mar 04:00 PM
EmploymentTeaching jobs on the riseTeachers looking for a job should head to Wellington, according to Seek's latest Labour Market Report.30 Mar 07:50 PM
New ZealandScholarship crowns year of successesAn Auckland teen has made a "dream come true" and will be heading to one of the world's top universities on a scholarship worth $100,000.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDress to impress, teachers toldTeachers have been told to pull their socks up when it comes to their dress code.28 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Parents do sons no favoursAs a parent, you want your child to know you've got their back, especially when they become teenagers.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandChildcare firm given to charityThe country's leading early childhood education provider, Kidicorp Limited will today announce its new status as a not-for-profit charity.26 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandAides resign after drug exchangeTwo teacher aides caught passing drugs at an Auckland primary school have resigned today.26 Mar 04:24 AM
New ZealandDrugs exchanged in staffroomAn Auckland primary school has suspended two teacher aides after they were snapped exchanging cannabis in the staff room.25 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionMai Chen: St Bede's decision raises questionsThe case of the St Bede's College students who breached Civil Aviation rules while on a school rowing trip raises some big questions. Lawyer Mai Chen looks at them.25 Mar 01:50 AM
OpinionEditorial: Schools need more leeway from the lawCommon sense, they say, is a large part of the law but it seems to desert courts when they are invited to overrule school discipline.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRowing legal action 'not taken lightly'The families of two boys who went to the High Court to allow their sons to compete in a rowing regatta say they did it because of concerns over the school's disciplinary process.23 Mar 05:26 AM
