PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPrincipal forced to turn away disabled students as families surge into zoneClasses are spilling into the library and hall as the Auckland school turns families away.29 Nov 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: Why NZ should pay attention to its quiet turnaroundOPINION: Eight in 10 secondary teachers say phone bans have improved focus.28 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher elbowed and slapped 8yo student who threw yoghurt over herThe student dove under a desk, yelling, crying and swearing after the incident. 28 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandNew Bethlehem College Ōmokoroa primary school plannedThe primary school is expected to open by 2029, next door to the new preschool.27 Nov 07:35 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHow does your school rate? NCEA, UE results at every college - rankedOur interactive graph lets you check where your school sits in 2024 education data 27 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A little bit frantic': Organising a mud run in the middle of a dry spellFlemington School contemplated cancelling its fundraiser. Then the local farm stepped up.25 Nov 08:45 PM
WorldOxford grad’s celebration post hijacked by angry men onlineCritics mocked her for studying instead of marrying or having children.25 Nov 05:41 PM
New Zealand'Wake-up call': Warning A grades set to overtake Bs as most common mark at universitiesDr James Kierstead says grade inflation is narrowing the marking scale.24 Nov 04:59 PM
New ZealandNorthland schools push back on Govt’s move to drop Te Tiriti obligationThe Education Act 2020 was amended this month to drop the Treaty duty of school boards.23 Nov 10:03 PM
WorldFifty children escape after kidnapping, many still missingNigeria has struggled with a spate of mass kidnappings, mostly by gangs seeking ransom.23 Nov 09:16 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandAd agency rejects conflict after claim Teaching Council spent up to $800k on firm linked to CEO’s husbandLesley Hoskin is on agreed leave amid an investigation into her conduct. 23 Nov 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why learning to be bored could be good for youOPINION: Phones have removed our ability to sit in our boredom and think.23 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandEx-GP linked to Kelston Boys' takeover embroiled in Mt Albert Grammar legal disputeControversial ex-doctor Rhys Cullen's in a bitter legal stoush with a top Auckland school.23 Nov 02:56 AM
AucklandParents ‘devastated’ after Auckland teacher dies in Fiji snorkelling tragedyStudents remembered him as the teacher who made maths fun and accessible.22 Nov 02:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Just crazy': Principals fear burnout as student needs and politics shake schoolsClassroom space and student learning difficulties are also challenges for principals.21 Nov 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘A huge honour’: Rotorua Dux award inspired by Māori trailblazerTrophy honouring scholar Mākereti Papakura won by student who aims to make a difference.21 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 1000 schools pledge to uphold Te Tiriti despite law changeLawyer Tania Waikato says the response is a 'grassroots backlash' to reforms.21 Nov 07:16 AM
AucklandBeloved Auckland high school teacher dies in diving accidentKevin Hu is being credited for making maths 'accessible and fun' for students.19 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandMinistry confirms recalled asbestos sand used in school programmesAbout 260 schools contacted the Ministry of Education after the recall notice.19 Nov 07:07 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Absolutely huge': The pay hikes Crown bosses got after recent changesThe Government is defending it, but Labour's not impressed.19 Nov 06:00 PM
AucklandTeaching Council probe sparked by claims public funds spent with firm run by CEO's husbandEducation Minister immediately referred allegations to Public Service Commission.19 Nov 04:00 PM
EducationTeacher caught snorting 'white powder' off classroom desk at school Christmas partyThe teacher said it was the 'most stupid thing' he had ever done in his life.19 Nov 06:17 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: New Zealand 'going down the tubes' over school attendance problemOPINION: Nearly half of New Zealand's pupils failed to attend school regularly last term.19 Nov 02:00 AM
TravelLooking for a hotel in Auckland tonight? Good luckHotels hit stratospheric prices as thousands prepare for Metallica takeover in Auckland.19 Nov 12:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We changed that boy’s life': Hawke's Bay's neurodivergent classroom furniture goes global'We met with some schools and asked what their biggest challenges were.'18 Nov 05:00 PM
WorldScreen-time worries send parents in increasingly desperate directionsIt's created new jobs - such as 'screen-time coach' - and tech detox camps.18 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandAsbestos‑tainted Kmart product shuts some Bay of Plenty schoolsThe Ministry of Education has fielded more than 260 queries from schools.17 Nov 09:43 PM
New ZealandNZ's oldest school dumps board as independent review launched amid student safety concernsA violent incident involving more than 30 Wesley College boarders was recently revealed.17 Nov 09:27 PM
New Zealand'Already on that waka': Numerous Hawke's Bay schools vow to keep Te Tiriti in classrooms'Our schools are already on that waka and paddling the right way.'17 Nov 09:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: The screen that ate your child’s educationNew York Times opinion: It's clear giving every child a device has been a policy failure.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 20 education providers closed after asbestos found in play sandThe Ministry of Education has fielded over 260 queries from schools and childcare centres.17 Nov 03:09 AM
AucklandTaxpayers funding new charter school inspired by secretive Opus Dei groupThe 'Catholic ethos' school in Epsom will open near two existing Catholic primaries.15 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandFrom Tuakau to the pitlane: How one Kiwi teen plans to reach the F1 gridThe 17-year-old Tuakau College student dreams of joining McLaren F1.14 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessKami co-founders win EY Entrepreneur of the YearThe ed-tech company also won the tech and emerging industries categories.13 Nov 04:00 PM
