New ZealandPrincipal struck off over relationshipThe principal of a Far North Maori language school has been censured and struck off for having an inappropriate relationship with a student.23 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher on leave after complaintA female physical education teacher at an Auckland high school is on sick leave after she was accused of favouritism towards at least one teenage boy.23 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandStudent cash probe expandedA probe that has already uncovered nearly $10 million in misappropriated tertiary funding is to be expanded to include a dozen suspect programmes around the country.23 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouple grit it out for study - and kidsNext month Sio Talakai-Alatini is due to give birth to her fourth daughter - and thanks to a brave decision she will also graduate with a masters degree.23 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHome risk for stroke survivorsPartnered content: Many stroke survivors who regain the ability to walk in hospital struggle to maintain the same level of mobility once they return home.23 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMass killer working as art tutorThe boss of an art school that hired Raurimu massacre killer Stephen Anderson as a tutor is "seriously shocked" the school did so without knowing his history.22 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew charter schools offer freebiesFree uniforms and stationery are on offer to those who enrol at a new charter school.21 Nov 09:28 PM
New ZealandInvestigation into school disputeAn independent review will be carried out at Rotorua Girls' High School to investigate an incident in which a large group of senior students were stood down on their last day.21 Nov 06:00 PM
OpinionNicholas JonesNicholas Jones: Decile rejig means more funds for some in spite of property boomSome Auckland schools will get a boost in funding after being given lower decile ratings - despite booming property prices in surrounding areas.21 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrincipal subject of council inquiryA principal who headed a school that lost more than 55 teachers in four years is under investigation by the Teachers Council.20 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool sex scandal: Male teacher wouldn't be charged either - lawyerProminent lawyer says female teacher had done nothing legally wrong, even though her alleged actions amounted to professional misconduct.19 Nov 09:45 PM
New Zealand'Kids need one parent to stay at home'A retired judge says families need more financial support so that one parent can stay at home for the first three years of each child's life.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher sex allegations 'not a crime'Police say they are aware of two alleged incidents and have received one complaint involving a female teacher at a boys' Catholic college in Hamilton, but say no crime has been committed.18 Nov 11:17 PM
New ZealandFemale teacher quits over sex inquiryA female teacher at a Catholic boys' college has resigned amid allegations she had sex with two students.18 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessAuckland Grammar's $6.4m projectAuckland Grammar School is seeking a further $1.7 million for its new $6.4 million classroom project where construction is well advanced.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher resigns after allegationsA female teacher has resigned from a Catholic school amid allegations of inappropriate conduct with two students.18 Nov 07:00 AM
OpinionPeter Lyons: Vested interests will prevent action on landlordsNZ's version of capitalism largely involves borrowing to bid up the prices of our existing houses, particularly in Auckland, writes Peter Lyons. The rest of the country looks on bemused.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLack of male teachers 'affecting boys'Students are now less likely to have a male teacher, with many going through their early education years without ever encountering a male role model.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDirectors' networks can harm company performance<b>Partnered content:</b> New Zealand companies may be affected negatively by the phenomenon of 'directors’ networks', according to a new AUT study.16 Nov 11:00 AM
OpinionHerald on Sunday editorial: Give teens stronger lessons on consentIncidents such as the "Roast Busters" case show sex education needs to be more than a component of the health and physical education curriculum.15 Nov 09:59 PM
New ZealandState rejects sex ed changesNew guidelines for sex education will be released in a few weeks, but the Govt will shy away from ordering schools to teach more than basic biology.15 Nov 07:31 PM
New ZealandOf sex, love and consentEducators say biology classes are no longer enough for teens navigating a world where porn, explicit music videos and online hook-ups are the norm.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool's teacher loss stirs uneaseA primary school lost more than 55 teachers in four years - but got a government inspector's tick of approval.14 Nov 08:57 PM
BusinessChildcare company flags cutsEvolve Education Group, which will raise $132 million through a transtasman sharemarket listing next month, has flagged changes to government funding for early childhood care as one of the main risks its business faces.14 Nov 04:00 PM
CompaniesChildcare roll-up Evolve sets IPO priceChildcare roll-up Evolve Education Group has set the price for its initial public offer at $1 per share giving it a market share of $177 million.14 Nov 02:34 AM
New ZealandTeacher's life-changing aidA class set of laptops has proved life-changing for a young Aucklander who believes he is NZ's only wheelchair-using teacher with cerebral palsy.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ slips in world maths rankingsClass disruptions and a lack of exposure to algebra and geometry are just some issues being linked to NZ slipping from 13th to 22nd in OECD maths ratings.13 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Don't judge a school by its numberMike Hosking writes: One of the things you get used to very quickly when you grow up in Christchurch is that people believe the role of the school in your life defines who you are.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandStudy regime takes edge off exam jittersGeorgia Webber had "butterflies" in her stomach when she turned up for her first NCEA exam this week.12 Nov 04:00 PM
