New ZealandSchool ban over beard: 'It's like giving a child a weapon'Special needs student barred from class and sent home from school with razor, says father.28 Feb 09:43 PM
New ZealandRefugee woman's 'deep gratitude' for scholarshipSchool was hard with constant taunts and racism from her fellow students.28 Feb 08:41 PM
New Zealand'Spyware' required for students to access school Wi-FiSchool requires "spyware" as a condition of student access to the school's wi-fi.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua teacher left concussed and shaken after assaultA teacher was allegedly assaulted outside a school yesterday.28 Feb 03:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig Read: One night with the man who will change your kids' livesOur schools face an overhaul - David Fisher finds out what passes for public consultation.27 Feb 06:38 AM
New ZealandTeacher deregistered after hitting Down Syndrome boyTeacher deregistered after hitting a boy on the back with a plastic lizard.27 Feb 01:50 AM
EducationBarman becomes principalTrevor Barman brings a wealth of experience to his new role.26 Feb 11:50 PM
New ZealandPrincipal banned from teaching after taking $8200Money used for petrol and for courses that were not attended.26 Feb 11:50 PM
New Zealand$1.2m funding package for gifted childrenRestoration of funding was part of Labour- NZ First coalition agreement26 Feb 11:26 PM
New ZealandWhangārei teacher's husband with MS allowed into NZWhangārei teacher gets apology and husband with MS now allowed into NZ26 Feb 06:31 PM
New ZealandNZ universities tumble in world subject rankingsAlmost half of NZ university departments have fallen in the latest world subject rankings.26 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandNZ school students join global strike for climateNZ school students plan to join a global "strike for climate" on March 15.26 Feb 05:40 AM
EducationBay scholarship exam students excelA high number of scholarship awards went to students in Hawke's Bay.26 Feb 12:13 AM
New ZealandSchool pays $2240 for 'free' meningococcal vaccines for students'I thought the children are at risk and should have the vaccination.'25 Feb 10:38 PM
LifestyleSchool bans fake tan to curb flurry of orange students"Some pupils have gone beyond what was acceptable ..."25 Feb 10:37 PM
EmploymentIndustry training a cost effective modelProposed changes to work skills training is causing concern in the sector.25 Feb 07:49 PM
New ZealandChildcare fees hit private school levelsChildcare fees rose at twice the general inflation rate from 2008-2017.25 Feb 05:35 AM
New ZealandHey big spenders: College tuck shop bans students using $100 noteIt's unclear what prompted the school to bring in its new rule.24 Feb 11:36 PM
New ZealandTruancy at Rotorua schools 'shocking'School attendance rates in Rotorua are dropping each year.24 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandPrimary teachers plan crucial stopworks on March 18-22Primary teachers will hold stopwork meetings in March on their latest pay offer.21 Feb 01:17 AM
LifestyleMemo to college students: Stop whining over ripped jeansComment: I'd be grateful I didn't have a uniform, rather than arguing over ripped jeans.20 Feb 06:42 PM
New ZealandPolytech reform may scare international studentsEducation NZ seeks feedback on foreign students' concerns about polytech reform.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLow tops, coloured fingernails banned: School students rebel against dress codeStudents say dress code "objectifies" girls who arouse male teachers.20 Feb 03:12 AM
New ZealandPrincipal almost loses finger in freak tug of war accidentSchool abandons tug-of-wars after its principal almost lost a finger when a rope snapped.19 Feb 11:15 PM
New ZealandCrackdown may drive out home-based carersEXCLUSIVE: Policy for those in home-based work tipped to lift fees and force some to quit.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOtago Uni introduces drug checking for O-WeekStudents will be able to have the substance they plan on ingesting tested.18 Feb 10:59 PM
LifestyleSchool adds sunglasses to uniform listThe eyes have it at Maungakaramea Primary School as sunglasses are issued.18 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandChildhood centre numbers soar as teacher shortage bitesThe number of early childhood centres has surged, yet some kids remain on waiting lists.18 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandPlan to move teachers around 'hubs' draws emotional responseTaskforce plan for regional hubs to employ teachers spark emotion at a public meeting.18 Feb 06:33 AM
New ZealandOne in 10 primary schools still short of teachers - NZEINew NZEI survey points to a possible slight easing of the teacher crisis.18 Feb 03:30 AM
New ZealandKing's College tragedy: Star schoolboy softballer mournedKing's College is mourning the loss of a Year 13 boy.17 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandPrincipals: More truancy prosecutions needed'We have a real problem with the ones that are deliberately being kept at home.'17 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandLast minute no-shows: Chinese chill hits NZ schools as students bow outChinese student numbers in NZ schools are down 20 to 30 per cent this year.17 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Polytech shakeup is long overdueHow is a half-arsed BA in media studies more helpful than a person who can build a home?16 Feb 04:00 PM
