New ZealandOur best and brightest: Hawke's Bay's duxes on their plans for the futureThe brightest young academic talents in Hawke's Bay have been recognised by their schools.17 Dec 08:25 PM
WorldA US school locked down after AI flagged a gun. It was a clarinetA growing number of US schools use AI-powered surveillance to detect guns.17 Dec 08:03 PM
Kahu‘We have lost a great tōtara’: Community farewells Papa Taina NgarimuHe served as kaumātua and trusted kaitiaki at EIT Tairāwhiti since 2011.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Data from most improved schools show stability, not resets, lifts resultsOPINION: Principals in top improver schools kept stable goals and had low staff churn.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBryce Mills: The online world is hurting our kids - legislation can protect themOPINION: Principals say schools are bearing the brunt of social media harm to kids.16 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSearch your school: The most-improved schools in NZ – and how they did itOur interactive graph lets you see how your school's results have improved or declined.16 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationAuckland principal resigns one day before school ends after staff complaint letter Emma Tolmie had been on leave for the past two terms. 15 Dec 08:24 PM
PremiumPremiumDynamic BusinessHow Dilmah built a global brand by refusing to compromiseCEO Dilhan Fernando says Dilmah walked away from profit to protect its purpose.15 Dec 02:38 AM
WorldPolice detain suspect in Brown university shootingTwo people were killed and nine others wounded in the Rhode Island attack. 14 Dec 09:15 PM
New ZealandWhy Rotorua’s young people are struggling to get hiredIt's not poor attitudes preventing youth from getting jobs, an advocate says.13 Dec 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: New medical school a boost for heartlandOPINION: Rural medical training is still an issue that needs addressing.12 Dec 04:00 PM
AucklandParents win time in last ditch bid to keep childcare centre open - for nowThe daycare was due to shut next week but there's been a change of heart. 12 Dec 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFinal decision to scrap NCEA pushed out – why delay?The Government is seeking to replace the NCEA with a new qualification regime.11 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Powerful example': Teen's 13 years of perfect school attendance honouredCasey Paul has not missed a single day since starting school.10 Dec 08:10 PM
New ZealandFrom garden to business: How one school is sowing seeds of food and financial know-howA grant of $8750 would go towards buying materials to build a hot and shade house.10 Dec 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: NZ needs more entrepreneurs – will its new tertiary strategy reward real risk-takers?OPINION: New rules urge universities to create more innovators, founders and risk-takers.09 Dec 05:00 PM
WorldGoing back to school during the pandemic linked to improved child mental healthSchool reopenings were linked to declines in anxiety, depression in children, study says.09 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJune McCabe: Māori economy forecast to double to $70k per person by 2040Opinion: The Māori Economy could deliver 22% of NZ's economic growth over 15 years09 Dec 08:00 AM
New ZealandPrincipal defends $18.5k Queenstown trip as Auditor-General flags schools' travel spendingOther flagged trips include a $29,458 overseas tour and family travel to Rarotonga. 09 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Vision finally becomes reality': Waikato medical school build beginsThe school will offer New Zealand's first graduate-entry programme.08 Dec 08:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: How much did retailers Anne and David Norman pay for ex-Beca House?The last 2025 column, reporting on the billionaire Normans and a big building deal.08 Dec 04:00 PM
AucklandTeaching Council chair gives update on investigations at embattled agency, CEO remains on leaveA high-level probe is examining conflict and procurement concerns at the Teaching Council.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Christchurch school blows away audience with Kiwi song medleyStudents sang a te reo Māori version of Crowded House’s Don’t Dream It’s Over.08 Dec 04:02 AM
PoliticsWatch: Key Māori leader, Education Minister hold joint press conference despite opposite views on Treaty issue Stanford and Papa held a joint media stand-up inside Parliament.08 Dec 02:57 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRod McNaughton: The hidden curriculum in the new tertiary strategyOPINION: A new IP policy lets academics, not universities, lead research spin-offs.07 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandChildcare company where children burned admits it failed on safetySeven people were hospitalised, including five children.06 Dec 07:14 AM
New Zealand50-year legacy: Outspoken principal on how to make 'successful citizens'Colin Watkins on needling ministers, evolving leadership, and what 'white flight' cost NZ.05 Dec 05:00 PM
AucklandTears at daycare Christmas party after parents told centre is to close A petition is nearing 1000 signatures as families plead for the centre to stay open.04 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandSecondary teachers vote to accept collective agreement settlementFrom early 2026, 80% of trained secondary teachers will have a base salary over $100k.04 Dec 03:32 AM
New ZealandDavid Seymour speaks about Christchurch school's mouldy lunch issueDavid Seymour speaks with Heather du Plessis-Allan about mouldy school lunches. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch03 Dec 04:50 AM
New ZealandPrincipals quitting in droves as burnout, teacher shortages hit schoolsNearly 1000 principals have quit nationwide in just three years.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeymour labels principal at centre of mouldy school lunches a media 'frequent flyer'The principal has hit back saying the food is delivered daily and leftovers removed.01 Dec 07:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRural parents hit out after Hastings school bus axed because Flaxmere College is closer'He’s finally thriving – he really has found a nice place and feels at home.'01 Dec 05:06 PM
Christchurch'Totally unacceptable:' Mouldy school lunches served to Christchurch studentsPrincipal Peggy Burrows says teachers intervened after students began eating.01 Dec 03:30 AM
