PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe burden of student loans: 'It set me back years'Student loans have changed the lives of a generation of New Zealanders.28 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGeneration Debt: Students with $400k loans too scared to come homeHuge student loan debts are making many expat Kiwis afraid to come home.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher misconduct cases treble in a yearSchools and childcare centres are being forced to "cut corners" due to teacher shortage.27 Oct 02:53 AM
New ZealandThe Conversation: Stress helps kids nail examsEnd-of-year nerves can increase oxygen to the brain and improve attention and focus.26 Oct 04:00 PM
EducationRawene Playcentre reopens after lengthy closureThe centre was closed in 2017 after the building was deemed unsafe25 Oct 09:00 PM
CrimeHappy days: Grumpy Old Men donate to kindergarten after theft of blindsThe $1000 donation will go towards purchasing new blinds stolen from the kindy.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool to pay $100k after teacher, student seriously injured by scaffoldingBoth were knocked unconscious and suffered serious fractures and brain injuries.24 Oct 09:35 PM
New Zealand'There will be nails': Sinister threat in note left outside primary school"Next time I won't be so polite."24 Oct 01:43 AM
PremiumPremiumEducationPetrol head turns electric: Boys take trike to nationalsThe Papamoa College students have spent hours slaving over the electric trike.22 Oct 10:00 PM
EducationGreen-thumbs up: Eco school awarded thousandsTwo other local schools also took away the big bucks.22 Oct 07:54 PM
New ZealandTeacher struck off for smacking 4yo but keeps identity secretTeacher forced 2-year-old to eat a forkload of food.20 Oct 11:57 PM
New Zealand'I'll claim my massage at morning tea': Teacher sent inappropriate messages to 17yo traineePrimary school teacher says his inappropriate messages were "in jest".20 Oct 11:42 PM
EconomyDo we need English majors? These economists say yes.An English major is often derided as a useless qualification. This might not be true.20 Oct 08:43 PM
New ZealandCountdown taking applications for sustainability projectsA share of $25,000 for schools to kick-start planet-friendly projects is up for grabs.20 Oct 06:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLizzie MarvellyLizzie Marvelly: Take care of our uni studentsCOMMENT: Student life is becoming isolated because of technology.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeachers to the Ministry of Education: Let us hug studentsMinistry considers relaxing restrictions, and it can't come soon enough for some.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandStepfather's warning of online Mason Pendrous scamMason Pendrous was found dead in his University of Canterbury campus accommodation.16 Oct 11:09 PM
New ZealandBoy's horror kindy injuries: Auckland parents seek answersParents urgently seek details on how 4-year-old with cerebral palsy was injured at kindy.16 Oct 07:14 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating boy's horror facial injuries at Auckland kindyKindy says boy had fall in his wheelchair - his family say injuries look more like burns.15 Oct 05:27 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Thanks, but no thanks' - Schools weigh up Govt's free lunch trialSchool turns down programme due to costs of upgrading to a commercial kitchen.14 Oct 10:20 PM
EducationAwards help students make the gradeMany worthy applicants for 2019 UCOL Whanganui scholarships.14 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeBlind fury: $7500 veranda blinds stolen from kindergartenThey were installed in June and used to create an extra learning space for the children.14 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuNew security training programme pulling in studentsSome students have come from as far as Dargaville for training.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchools block 2.2 billion bids to play onlineKids tried 2.2b times in three months to access gaming and other banned sites.13 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationSpirit of Napier Lions Club young achievers: The 10 students who wonTen inspired students receive Spirit of Napier Lions Young Achievers awards.11 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandBoy, 4, with cerebral palsy suffers horrific injuries at kindyThe boy's Auckland mum was left in tears after discovering her son's injuries.10 Oct 11:41 PM
EnvironmentLiving retaining wall for schoolThe nature trail allows exploration of the natural environment within the school grounds.10 Oct 12:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Government v Elsthorpe: Tiny community fights for its school busElsthorpe kids may be forced to go to CHB schools rather than Havelock North.09 Oct 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStudies, parties and drink: a deadly cultureDunedin house-party tragedy raises questions about city's - and NZ's - drinking culture.09 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAccused daycare teacher: 'I was just holding his hand'Childcare teacher says she was just "holding his hand" to move a boy out of the room.09 Oct 05:40 AM
New ZealandStudent lay dead in hostel for weeks: Stepfather emailed uni with concerns"I need to know that this isn't going to happen to another Dad," says stepfather.09 Oct 05:28 AM
New ZealandStudent lay dead for weeks: Body only found when friend climbed roof"I need to know that this isn't going to happen to another Dad," says stepfather.09 Oct 04:04 AM
LifestyleAcademic stumped: Could you solve 9yo's homework?A scientist and author has called out this homework request. Do you know what it means?09 Oct 12:54 AM
New ZealandSmoke detectors and alarms disconnected at big NZ high schoolMistakes by contractors compromised fire sprinklers and alarms at large NZ high school.08 Oct 07:16 PM
