A West Auckland principal is taking a zero-tolerance attitude to unruly students at his new school - and winning hearts and minds in the process.

Just over a quarter of teachers have limited or no understanding of how national standards work, despite the new system being introduced in primary and intermediate schools.

Early childhood provider KidiCorp is the focus of a Serious Fraud Office inquiry over $30 million of taxpayer money.

Universities may have to rethink their policies on staff-student relationships, following the Sophie Elliott case.

An MIT student found a unique way to cover the costs of his tuition.

Peter Dunne says he's "very open" to the Chief Coroner's suggestion there needs to be greater openness around the reporting of suicide.

Two Takapuna Grammar students have been stood down after a fight, allegedly fuelled by racist taunts, which was videoed and sent around school.

Using intelligent technology to improve our environment is paramount, writes Brett O'Riley.

The teacher stabbed by a Korean student at Avondale College has been criticised in an inquiry into the incident.