New ZealandBring the cane back in schoolsHalf of New Zealanders support the reintroduction of corporal punishment in schools, according to a national survey of 1000 people.14 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandSir Ed's house begins trek to new baseA small stencil used by Sir Edmund Hillary to mark crates for one of his expeditions is likely to go on show in the Hillary family home.12 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandClassroom stabbing blamed on bullyingA boy who stabbed his teacher four times with a knife had been bullied by other pupils, his family say. 11 May 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>Annemarie Quill:</i> Kids' TV offers more than illiteracy and obesity"Where is the zapper?" is as constant a question in our house as "where are your shoes?"11 May 04:00 PM
EducationRise in number of young without incomeThe number of young people aged 20 to 24 with no income almost trebled between 1996 and 2006, according to new figures.11 May 02:20 AM
New Zealand'Granny graduate' an inspiration to all71-year-old grandmother Jennie Oakley was the oldest graduate to walk down Queen St this week.09 May 05:17 AM
New ZealandTolley promises 'hard' fight for school fundingAnne Tolley has told secondary schools the Government is serious about education, but the next few years will not see a great deal of new money.04 May 02:08 AM
New ZealandNever let young watch TV: expertsYoung children should not watch any TV because it sets them up for obesity and poor academic performance at school, say experts.03 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleWatching TV 'makes toddlers less intelligent'Parents, beware: watching television makes toddlers fatter and stupider at primary school, according to new research.03 May 12:20 AM
New ZealandSacked for teaching King LearShakespearean tragedy has become high farce, after a Christian high school sacked a teacher for using a "morally defiling" <i>King Lear</i> text.01 May 04:00 PM
