New ZealandUnder-fire training strategy put under Govt microscopeLow completion rates and questions over funding claims prompt sweeping review of $180m system.03 Jun 09:04 PM
New ZealandMore help, more costs in childcare planEarly education taskforce says parents need extra support to get back to work.01 Jun 05:30 PM
KahuReport urges strong ECE pushA new review says some groups' lack of participation in early childhood education needs to be addressed.01 Jun 02:45 AM
OpinionThe big fiveI feel as though I do deserve a hearty slap on the back because I have safely delivered my first child to the age of five.31 May 11:25 PM
New Zealand'Woefully deficient' youth servicesNew Zealand has a "woefully deficient" number of mental health services aimed specifically at young people and medical staff were poorly trained to identify those young people who might be at risk, according to a new report.31 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandKids taught self-control do well as adultsTeaching self-control to children as young as three can set them up for healthy, wealthy and crime-free lives.31 May 05:30 PM
EducationNo escape for student loan expatsLegal action is about to begin against hundreds of New Zealand expats who have not made any effort to repay millions of dollars in outstanding student loans, with letters going out today to Australia-based defaulters warning of the move.31 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandHelp parents choose, urge preschool reviewersTaskforce to advocate better performance reporting so carers can compare centres.30 May 05:30 PM
TelecommunicationsNZ accelerating into ultra-fast eraJust how will faster internet benefit New Zealand?29 May 05:30 PM
New Zealand'False claims' lifted fundingChildcare managers made false claims about where they worked that helped the country's largest daycare company boost its taxpayer funding to $60 million, documents show.28 May 05:30 PM
LifestyleCan't add up? Don't despair you may suffer from dyscalculiaIt affects one in 20 people, can undermine their confidence and frequently leads to the embarrassment of counting on one's fingers.27 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandSkilled labour shortages loom after Budget cutsChristchurch rebuild, leaky-home repairs will be pressure points.26 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandNoise police hit kids' discoNoise control was called to an Auckland primary school's disco - at 7.45pm, as children danced away to hits such as Poi e. A disgruntled...23 May 05:30 PM
