World‘Hello girls!’: Epstein donated to Harvard student group for years after sex convictionHe was a top contributor to an elite cluster of groups founded by the university. 17 Feb 01:06 AM
EducationComplaints after crowded school bus repeatedly leaves 13-year-old stranded at stopAuckland Transport will trial an extra afternoon service this week.16 Feb 08:20 PM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Deeply shocking': Minister orders KC probe into child safety failings at Teaching CouncilErica Stanford says damning probe into troubled agency hit her 'like a tonne of bricks'.13 Feb 04:00 PM
EducationStatutory manager steps in to take over board at South Auckland primaryThe manager will control Pukekohe North School's finances and staffing.12 Feb 09:47 PM
WellingtonFresh allegations against ex-priest at second Catholic collegeFather Rowan Donoghue is already before the courts for six sex charges.12 Feb 09:40 PM
New Zealand'Significant and lasting harm': Nang sanctions are tough for a reason, Health Minister saysSimeon Brown is examining how effective the Government's toughened sanctions have been.12 Feb 05:24 PM
Politics'Racist' and 'pathetic': Backlash as Govt drops te reo from school lunch scheme nameThe programme was formerly called Ka Ora, Ka Ako Healthy School Lunches.12 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationSpecialist school faces closure after 32 student assaults, parents fight to keep it openThe Govt-appointed commissioner at the school says officials need to give it a chance.11 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSir John Key steps up as Crimson chair as firm eyes potential offshore IPOA Silicon Valley heavy-hitter has also been named on the board.10 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandTeaching Council lost focus on child safety, damning review findsConsultant Debbie Francis warns the council needs ‘significant transformation’.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘We’re not meant to know that’: Teacher loses job after student information shared with son in prisonA halt has been placed on the teacher's 44-year career.10 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandStatutory manager sent into troubled Auckland college's boardEducation officials closed the school's boarding hostels amid student safety concerns. 09 Feb 02:02 AM
New Zealand'Weaker oversight, inconsistent care': Fears over high numbers of unqualified ECE staffMinistry data show 82% of unqualified ECE staff are younger than 50.09 Feb 01:46 AM
New ZealandSchool to close for funeral of Mount Maunganui landslide hero after Education Ministry U-turn The school was initially not able to shut for staffer without making up an extra day.09 Feb 01:07 AM
New ZealandYoung melanoma survivor's warning for people who 'glorify tan lines''You don’t pay for it now, but down the track when the damage surfaces – it’s too late.'06 Feb 05:00 PM
EntertainmentPeppa Pig TV character to receive life-changing diagnosis in upcoming seasonThe TV show's producers say there's a place for 'every child in Peppa's world'.06 Feb 03:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonThe quiet revolution coming to your child’s school report cardOPINION: Parents will see five clear descriptors showing progress in core subjects.06 Feb 01:16 AM
New Zealand'Everyday living is just so hard': Families going into debt to pay for school uniformsCharity Variety has seen a 16% jump in calls for uniform and fees support.04 Feb 06:24 PM
New ZealandSt Kevin’s College pupils stood down as police probe report of serious bullyingPolice are investigating the alleged bullying at the Ōamaru college's hostel.04 Feb 12:39 AM
New ZealandNew charter school aims to boost attendance in WairoaTe Whare Kounga opens in term three with 65 students, rising to 165 by 2027.03 Feb 09:26 PM
WorldTeen stabs, critically wounds art teacher in FranceThe student, 14, was subsequently arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.03 Feb 07:42 PM
Wellington'Not a nice-to-have': Teacher aides struggling with job insecurityOnly 10% of teacher aides in New Zealand work full-time.03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenni MortimerThe numbers that show why school holidays are now impossible for working parentsPolicy has remained unchanged for 18 years, and working parents are facing a huge deficit.03 Feb 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSchools are back – how does yours rate? NCEA, UE results at every college rankedOur interactive graph lets you check where your school sits according to latest data.03 Feb 02:29 AM
EducationDamning report finds Kiwi 5-year-olds starting school unable to talk, write name or use toiletsPrincipals suspect there's a link between not going to preschool and a lack of skills.03 Feb 12:47 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandPublic brawls and academic concerns: Govt intervenes at two Auckland schools in one zoneTwo schools in one zone around Ōtara are both under Government-appointed managers in 2026.02 Feb 04:00 PM
Auckland'Upsetting and demoralising': Vandals attack Auckland primary schoolTVs, iPads and a high jump mat were destroyed in the weekend break-in.02 Feb 07:44 AM
PoliticsGovernment announces new school assessment, reporting toolsThe changes will ensure a nationally consistent approach to assessments.02 Feb 01:31 AM
New ZealandCan VR really teach people to drive safely? New Hawke’s Bay course testedThe 10-session VR course costs $150 and undercuts many in-car lessons.01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandTop Auckland school knew about Brisbane 'dirt file' before hiring new principalNew principal handled data leak controversy decisively at past school, Dio board says.29 Jan 03:13 AM
New Zealand'Where do we put them?': Rotorua school rolls rise but classroom space slimmingOtonga School is forecast to add 69 pupils, the biggest rise in Rotorua. 27 Jan 05:50 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyHow a 39-year-old came to run Christchurch’s newest $30m Mitre 10 Mega storeMiles Andrews' father ran Ferrymead. The 39-year-old now runs that and a new store.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMount landslide: 'Very difficult time': Husband escaped slip that trapped 'hero' teacherHolidaymakers say Lisa Maclennan woke them at 5am, likely saving multiple lives.27 Jan 08:34 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyMulti-billion developer Precinct launches 121-unit Mt Eden plansStudio units to start from $600k range, fifth-level three-bedroom penthouses from $2.5m.23 Jan 04:00 PM
