New ZealandCoronavirus: Student in isolation at Auckland Hospital, Govt plans evacuationA student is in isolation at Auckland Hospital awaiting coronavirus test results.29 Jan 05:56 PM
New Zealand'Hugely disappointing': Stash of iPads stolen from primary schoolWorryingly, the thieves knew exactly where the iPads were kept.29 Jan 04:36 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLetters: Health practices shroudedThe Ministry of Health appears culpable for careless or incompetent procedures.28 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionVirginia Oakly: Why early childhood teachers need pay parityComment: Economic case for investing more in early childhood education is overwhelming.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandInstitute issues face masks to studentsFree face masks and hand sanitiser for students who have been in China.28 Jan 06:26 AM
New ZealandTeacher censured for punching student who said he had a 'paedophile moustache'Teacher hit student who said he had "a moustache like a paedophile".27 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandKidsCan says continued hardship for families is impacting educationLow decile schools have shared the struggles with some siblings sharing uniforms.27 Jan 09:43 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus warning to NZ schools: Keep students away for 14 daysAny at-risk children or teachers should stay away for 14 days.27 Jan 09:30 PM
OpinionKate HawkesbyKate Hawkesby: Back to school costs are excessiveExpensive uniforms and other costs come at a terrible time for families.27 Jan 06:06 PM
EducationTroubled Kamo High School loses principalParents at Kamo High School told of principal's resignation a day before classes resume27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNude photos 'how young Kiwis express love' today, survey showsSending nude photos is "how they express love to each other".27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTop school tells students who visited coronavirus-hit countries to stay homeStudents, staff who've travelled to countries with coronavirus cases asked to stay home.27 Jan 03:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChild or teacher-led education: Can doing both work?Comment: Some knowledge is required before someone can think critically.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy kids are excited to go back to schoolPrimary School children were asked to write to us about what they like about their school.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandParent sacrifices holiday to afford child's school uniformThe average new school uniform costs about $600.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Kiwi mums and dads getting fleeced': Parents react to uniform price outrage"The schools have a monopoly and they all have different uniforms."24 Jan 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Ring the bell for the start of the school yearEDITORIAL: Back-to-school week looms with all the trepidation and excitement.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool uniforms too expensive? Ministry investigates pricesThe ministry is investigating whether there are opportunities for reduced prices.24 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationSir Robert Martin will provide inspiration at new Whanganui programmeLifestyle management course offers tips and support for wellbeing.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher shortage still critical in provincial areasTeacher shortage persists in some areas when schools reopen next week.23 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce Logan: Religion teaches us what it means to be humanComment: 'A secular education is neither morally nor philosophically neutral.'21 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Asking for trouble': Stoush over new religious school on farmlandSchool would be in "the best place to market garden in the area".21 Jan 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGreens demand student loan changesTwo years in, the policy is unchanged despite promises from both Labour and the Greens.21 Jan 03:17 AM
New ZealandEarly childcare teacher censured for bruising child in 'rugby-style' pick upThe Tauranga teacher said she never intended to hurt the boy when she moved him.20 Jan 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA weekend wedding at Premier House but whose was it?The best man was a Cabinet colleague.20 Jan 05:49 AM
New ZealandShane Jones takes aim at 'eco-bible-bashing' climate-change activistsThe NZ First MP and Minister is critical of advice to kids to stop eating as much meat.20 Jan 03:40 AM
New Zealand'Supply crisis': Govt spends $500k on wooing overseas teachers to NZTeachers' unions say the Govt should do more to train additional Kiwi teachers.19 Jan 12:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat is the best age to start your child at school?A school principal says to parents: "You know your child best."17 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Remarkable' - Trio of unrelated heart kids in small Canterbury schoolSchool of 500-odd students coincidentally has three pupils with congenital heart defects.17 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSearching for my friend John: The boy who became a bank robberPhil Taylor hunts for his friend who had dreams of becoming an air traffic controller.17 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleTime's ticking - the jobs that will expire and those that will lastIn the fourth industrial revolution, which jobs will go? The answers may surprise you.17 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Student loan debt border arrest a reminder of obligationsEditorial: The overall incentive to pay off money borrowed must be encouraged.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandIRD 'like loan sharks': Student loan defaulter trapped in British exile"They were really like loan sharks, like Repo men in their approach."16 Jan 12:00 AM