New ZealandNZ waking up to value of Mandarin, says Confucius InstituteThe Confucius Institute wants to get 50,000 people learning Mandarin by next year.13 Jul 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>Vicki Carpenter:</i> Our children deserve nothing but the best from teachersTeaching is a privilege, but proposed changes require careful consideration, says an education lecturer.13 Jul 04:00 PM
Economy<i>Bernard Hickey:</i> Why we all need to learn MandarinShould our first thoughts about our political relations with China always be about human rights and democracy? 12 Jul 09:30 PM
New ZealandChanges mean no final year loans for some studentsSome students won't get student loans for their final years under the changed student loan scheme.11 Jul 08:40 PM
New ZealandTeacher warned for slapping studentA teacher who allegedly slapped a young boy was allowed straight back into the classroom.10 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandDVD helps new dads learn from parents' errorsThere's no simple job description for fatherhood, but Mangere first-time dad Daniel Brown knows the kind of dad he doesn't want to be.05 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew qualifications framework launchedA unified qualifications framework will make life easier for employers and people who want to study, Steven Joyce says.05 Jul 12:15 AM
New ZealandMinister warns principals against speaking out about standardsEducation Minister Anne Tolley has told principals they should stop talking to the media and focus on implementing the controversial national standards.02 Jul 01:09 AM
