New ZealandNovopay software upgrade to roll out this weekendThe first software upgrade of the troubled Novopay system will be rolled out this weekend.22 Feb 01:58 AM
New ZealandFormer director: Introducing charter schools 'horrendous'A former director of charter schools overseas is urging New Zealand not to introduce them here.21 Feb 06:20 AM
New ZealandUp to 50 teaching positions to goThe Education Minister has confirmed that up to 50 teaching positions will be lost in the shake-up of Canterbury Schools.21 Feb 03:45 AM
New ZealandPlan to give prisoners better educationMore than 2000 extra prisoners will study basic maths and reading in a bid to improve their job prospects on release and cut reoffending.20 Feb 11:44 PM
New ZealandParata denies promisesThree Christchurch intermediate schools, parents and Opposition MPs say Education Minister Hekia Parata broke promises to keep intermediate schools open.20 Feb 06:10 AM
New ZealandTaxis stranding students 'not acceptable'The Ministry of Education says it will work with its taxi companies to ensure no special needs child is stranded without a lift to or from school.20 Feb 05:49 AM
New ZealandCharter schools a 'failed experiment'A visiting opponent of charter schools has told the education and science committee in Parliament today the Government should not proceed with charter schools.20 Feb 04:12 AM
New ZealandTaxi switch strands pupilsSpecial needs students have been stood up with no ride to and from school after a change in the taxi company used by the Government.19 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandWaves of goodwill on campEvery Monday night, Chance Morgan watches Piha Rescue - it's one of her favourite television shows - so she knew the lifeguards before meeting them on school camp.19 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandHundreds rally in ChchHundreds of teachers have declared a motion of no confidence in Education Minister Hekia Parata at a rally in Christchurch.19 Feb 05:36 AM
New ZealandParata makes Novopay apologyEducation Minister Hekia Parata folded under pressure to apologise over Novopay this afternoon.19 Feb 05:28 AM
New ZealandRally, vote of no confidence expectedChristchurch teachers are likely to deliver a vote of no confidence in Hekia Parata's record as Education Minister after her proposed education shake-up in the rebuilding city.19 Feb 12:39 AM
New ZealandSchools plan to rally against closuresA rally against proposed Christchurch school closures and mergers is planned this afternoon following Hekia Parata's controversial education plans for the area.18 Feb 07:19 PM
New ZealandPrincipals: We were dupedPrincipals of the three intermediate schools tagged for closure said yesterday they were not told the truth by Education Minister Hekia Parata.18 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Partial backdown shows National has eye on electionHekia Parata or no Hekia Parata in the job, Cabinet ministers had few illusions from the start.18 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandClosure 'a cruel blow'When Metiana Alesana saw her 9-year old daughter Diamond crying uncontrollably after hearing news her school would close, she broke down.18 Feb 06:55 AM
New ZealandTears, joy for Chch schoolsWhile some Christchurch schools have been left shattered by news they are to close or merge, others are leaping for joy.18 Feb 04:36 AM
New ZealandPoll: Key stands by ParataPrime Minister John Key is standing by his Education Minister in the face of a poll which found a majority of voters think she should have been dumped from Cabinet.17 Feb 07:56 PM
OpinionDavid Mayes: Mums pay high price for childcareLooking after children is expensive and most people underestimate the cost, writes David Mayes. That cost is not just in terms of the money we pay out at the time,17 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandD-day for Christchurch schoolsThe fate of Christchurch schools facing closure or being merged will be known today when Education Minister Hekia Parata announces the Government's decisions.17 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandParata should have gone, says pollA majority of voters think Education Minister Hekia Parata's poor performance should have seen her dumped from the Cabinet last month16 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandMusical skill the icing on a resumeOrthopaedic house surgeon David Choi, 24, works more than 12 hours a day tending to trauma patients with broken bones at Auckland City Hospital, but is also16 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandStudents told: Stick with artsThe country's medical schools are lending support to a music teacher who has sounded an alarm over talented students ditching arts to pursue science studies.16 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandWake up and smell like roses, studentsAn Auckland school is asking parents to make sure their children are showering daily and wearing antiperspirant so they don't have "overpowering" body odour.15 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandTest flaws flatter students' abilitiesThe Ministry of Education is reviewing a key test for school pupils amid concerns that it is producing unusually high results.15 Feb 04:30 PM
EmploymentTeacher sacked after grades disputeA teacher at one of New Zealand's most prestigious private boarding schools was sacked after a disagreement over grades descended into an drawn-out dispute.15 Feb 04:30 AM
