New ZealandInside the growing trend of therapy dogs in the classroomGolden retriever Goose now works weekly in a shared counselling space.22 Mar 06:14 PM
PremiumSportMaadi Cup power rankings: Who are the favourites for 2026?The annual pinnacle of the NZ secondary schools’ rowing calendar starts today.22 Mar 06:10 PM
New ZealandPhilanthropist and early childhood champion Wayne Wright snr diesWayne Wright snr co-founded Best Start Educare, now with about 260 centres around NZ.21 Mar 11:13 PM
PremiumNew Zealand500 schools ranked: New NCEA hotspots list – where top marks meet affordable housing20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMinistry of Education pauses school bus route changes after community outcry18 Mar 02:54 AM
WellingtonOverhaul of 'dense' school reports in push to help parents decide where to send kids16 Mar 11:43 PM
PremiumOpinionKatrina Colombié: The social media debate is missing the most important voices16 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandAustralian college suspends censured NZ teacher after sex talk with students revealed13 Mar 08:00 PM
OpinionKerry Allen: Why school science needs agriculture and horticultureOPINION: Classrooms need to be more engaged in agriculture and horticulture.13 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘I was living a double life’: Student recalls sexual relationship with teacherThe student said he felt guilty and tried to end it with her. 13 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Potential force-feeding' of children at Gloriavale investigatedA police investigation called Operation Moonshine focused on parenting practices.12 Mar 04:00 PM
CyclingCrankworx riders thrill young fansEducational psychologist says the event inspires purpose in students’ learning.12 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandSex talk: Teacher asked boarding students inappropriate questions to help them wind down at nightDiscussions included: 'Would you sleep with an absolute 10 out of 10 if she was crazy as?'11 Mar 06:00 AM
PoliticsWillow-Jean Prime loses key portfolio in Labour caucus reshuffle after departure of several MPsThe party has had several departures to take into account.10 Mar 11:26 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTrump again suggests without evidence that Iran struck schoolNew York Times: At the Minab school, many children were among 175 people reported killed.10 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldFive students arrested after teacher killed in toilet paper prankJason Hughes, 40, slipped on a wet road and was hit by a ute.10 Mar 12:15 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyTeak Construction liquidation: Max Key caught in $7.9m failureSubcontractors complained they were owed large amounts over extensive periods of time.09 Mar 05:05 AM
New ZealandLanguage learning renaissance: Demand for te reo outstrips teacher supplyNearly 60% of students now learn some te reo Māori at school.08 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Rural communities need a party to speak up for school bus concernsOPINION: Services for rural areas are gradually being lost.08 Mar 04:00 PM
WellingtonBoy, 5, with violent history stood down after setting off fire alarmPrevious incidents include the boy calling teacher 'a f***ing b****'.05 Mar 09:30 PM
New Zealand'Medium smacks': Teacher hit 7-year-old students around the head with stick, guitarStudents said Patrick Tokoroa Heke used physical force against them daily.05 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldFather’s murder conviction in US school attack puts new onus on parentsNew York Times: Colin Gray's trial occurred before his son's has even been scheduled.04 Mar 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Quite a big surprise': Tauranga teen tops world in computer science examHe also earned Top in New Zealand for Spanish in the same Cambridge exams. 03 Mar 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessChildcare chain collapses after repeated licence breaches, leaving $1m tax debtRecords show seven Ministry of Education breaches across the three centres.03 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Archaic policy': Principals warn bus route changes will hit rural families hardestPrincipals described the changes as a 'massive blow', while parents feel blindsided.03 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSki town to tech town: Uni expands into holiday hotspot - global giant signs on as partnerTech giants including Palo Alto Networks will co-design courses with staff.03 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertySubcontractors chase unpaid retentions and bills in Teak Construction liquidationA subcontractor claims Teak stretched '30 days' to 30 working days for payments.02 Mar 09:19 PM
EducationUnion wants teacher aide in every classroom to support student learningThe teacher aide plan would cost an estimated $300m-$500m a year to run.02 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: $5m-plus foreign house-buyers allowed in from Friday - how it will workForeigners on golden visas may struggle at Waiheke or Aotea Great Barrier: all explained.02 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhy one city dominates secondary school scholarship awardsAuckland schools are hugely over-represented – and one expert thinks he knows why. 01 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCutting the cord? When your children should be financially independentA financial expert says the goal is capability, not a deadline.01 Mar 04:00 PM