New Zealand'Checking the number of feet': Principal's drastic measure to find students vaping"We would never jeopardise someone's privacy and dignity in the toilets," principal says.17 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandIHC court claim: Government 'discriminating against disabled students'IHC has been trying to sue for 13 years over disabled children's educational rights.17 Jun 05:36 AM
New ZealandProposed school zone change set to fix anomalyMum 'absolutely thrilled' new zone will let her boys attend their closest high school.15 Jun 06:22 AM
New ZealandUniversity exam markers warned to be vigilant after cheating claimsHardworking students say they're being "robbed" if claims of cheating are true.14 Jun 11:32 PM
New ZealandTragic childcare death: Unknown how long 4yo lay unconscious on childcare slideCoroner says it's not known how long 4-year-old lay unconscious.07 Jun 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumKahu'Takes the stress away of feeding whānau': Bay school freezers full of donated foodSix schools in the Bay are receiving support from Kura Kai02 Jun 10:00 PM
EducationLockdown lifted at Northland school after police calloutPolice were called to the Mangakahia Area School just before midday.01 Jun 12:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Huge waiting list': Expats fuel demand for private-school placesPrivate schools are shutting rolls amid "huge" waiting lists.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchool ball strife: Eden Park stops booking balls after noise complaintsNoise concerns marred an otherwise successful ball, Auckland Girls Grammar principal says.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationFree school buses planned for Rotorua, Whakatāne students"This is going to be really amazing ..."12 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'It's not our word': Professor apologises after using racial slur in lectureStudent left "incredibly uncomfortable" after lecturer uses the racial slur in class.07 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandTemporary classrooms will take months to installTemporary classrooms for HVHS will start arriving in four stages, starting in August.06 May 11:41 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCreditor action pushes classroom, state house builder into administrationThe business has built 88 education buildings, 50 homes and 348 modules.04 May 08:44 PM
New ZealandParent shocked after class asked to play 'racist' game'They're gamifying racism.'03 May 01:30 AM
New ZealandRacism allegations spark independent review at schoolBut school says the claims aren't supported by evidence and are factually incorrect.17 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhat rights do disabled kids have at childcare centres?Opinion: Centres consider disabled children high risk and of limited cost-effectiveness.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: The Kindness Cup is the biggest prizeTe Mata School's Kindness Cup is making a difference. Made with funding from NZ On Air.28 Mar 09:56 PM
New ZealandFocus: Jacinda Ardern visits her old school for its 50th birthdayPM Jacinda Ardern visited her old school, Morrinsville Intermediate, to celebrate the school's 50th birthday and give a speech to students. Video / Mike ScottWatch25 Mar 02:33 AM
New ZealandGovt to fund free period products for all school, kura studentsThe Ministry of Education will work with suppliers to manage a phased rollout from June.18 Feb 01:28 AM
New ZealandThe University of Auckland plan ahead for semester 1 examsThe University of Auckland has decided to hold exams online.17 Feb 05:02 PM
New Zealand'For sale' sticker going up on uni's controversial $5m mansionUniversity set to sell vice-chancellor mansion one month after damning watchdog report.13 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDan Bidois: How to stop the school system failing our youngOpinion: Schools, parents, and the sector need better oversight of low-performers.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDemand for secondary teachers in Auckland on the riseThe Education Ministry is forecasting a shortfall of 30 secondary teachers this year.11 Feb 02:14 AM
New ZealandECE teacher: 'Just silence' from ministry over abuse fearsThe teacher reported an ECE centre four years ago for inappropriately punishing toddlers.05 Feb 12:42 AM
EducationLocal Focus: New Pāpāmoa school opensThe Suzanne Aubert Catholic School is open for business. Made with funding from NZ On Air.03 Feb 04:39 AM
LifestyleBack to School: How to build a healthy lunchbox your kids will eatNot having to make school lunches is one of the parental highlights of the holidays.26 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationNew phonics-based reading books produced by Ministry of EducationWillow Park School head teacher Theresa Kinloch is working with kids in her class using the new phonics-based reading books being produced by the Ministry of Education. Video / Dean PurcellWatch22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: School to Skies educational internship programmeSchool teachers from all over the country are taking part in the School to Skies educational internship at RNZAF Base Whenuapai. Video / Dean PurcellWatch22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNCEA results 'some of the best' despite pandemic - principalsOne Auckland principal credits "a heightened sense of urgency" among students last year.21 Jan 07:48 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLinda Mitchell: Now is the time for a reset on early childhood educationOpinion: Broad latitude is given to early childhood education providers - why is that?20 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWho benefits from fees-free? The swing from polytechnic to universityMore than three-quarters of fees-free students came from decile 6 to 10 schools07 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuRecord enrolment for te reo Māori, foreign languages downThe number of secondary school students studying te reo Māori has passed 30,000.23 Dec 10:29 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentBad timing: 2871 new Auckland CBD students units offered, plannedTwin-block planned when international students were plentiful.15 Dec 04:44 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Building future scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematiciansGetting kids to solve problems "from the ground up". Made with funding from NZ On Air.11 Dec 10:43 PM