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
New ZealandMinister admits 'bit of a screw-up' over charter school contractThe NZ Performance Academy Aotearoa school will still open as planned.13 Nov 07:48 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyShovels in: Christopher Luxon, Wayne Brown at BeachlandsUp to 5000 new homes, a town hub and schools are planned in the south-east coastal area.13 Nov 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: A new curriculum and the politics of knowledgeThe new bill removes Treaty obligations from school boards of trustees.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool kitchen worker charged with student sex offence wins bid to keep name secretThe man resigned after the allegations against him emerged. 12 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Gentle soul': Young rugby player dies during Guy Fawkes celebrationThe 21-year-old worked as a teacher aide at Wairau Valley Special School in Glenfield.12 Nov 03:31 AM
PoliticsThe woman set to be in charge of your children’s educationThe Ministry of Education has filled its top role permanently at last.12 Nov 12:43 AM
New ZealandBeloved principal steps down after 23 years 'We’re here for the kids and we do it for the kids.' 11 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandAustralian student expelled after playing in tennis tournament The school's headmaster has defended the decision to expel the 12-year-old. 11 Nov 04:15 AM
New Zealand'We make no apology': ERO hits back at Wesley College principal after hostel closureA violent clash involving more than 30 boarders sparked the move to shut the hostel.11 Nov 03:32 AM
New ZealandViolent incident involving 30 senior students at NZ's oldest school prompted closure of hostels'The supervising staff and wider student body did not prevent the incident' - ERO11 Nov 12:21 AM
New ZealandKitchen worker who lived on school grounds charged over alleged student sex offendingNZ's oldest college had not informed the school community about the allegations. 10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLarge unexpected turnout for city's first adaptive triathlonThe event was designed for children with physical and intellectual disabilities. 10 Nov 01:00 AM
WorldWhy Trump’s cuts to scientific research are a big win for ChinaChina drawing US scientific talent partly due to funding cuts, immigration restrictions.09 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow a post-quake wellbeing idea became a nationwide school lifelineMana Ake support is now helping children manage mental health in 629 schools.09 Nov 04:00 PM
EducationNCEA exam text on bullied boy prompts backlash from students and parentsSome students said they skipped the question as it made them uncomfortable.08 Nov 04:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the new $25k-a-year private school planned for West AucklandThe school will specialise in science, technology, engineering and maths. 08 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandFather thought he'd found a loophole to avoid paying son's school fees, now he's got a $6500 billThe school chased payment for the fees through the Disputes Tribunal - and won.07 Nov 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Teachers are leaving': Why maths curriculum changes have triggered an outcryCritics fear second reset won't improve learning but may demoralise students and teachers.07 Nov 08:00 PM
New Zealand'I believe you': Mum and daughter confront their sexual abuse trauma together'I had a mother who didn’t support me and believe me. I’m not going to be that mother.'07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandGloriavale school given one-week reprieve as closure decision loomsGloriavale now has until 14 November to defend its school’s registration.07 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Disconcerting’: Internet crash hits schools during NCEA examsEleven hundred students' NCEA exams were affected, including at exclusive private school.07 Nov 02:48 AM
PoliticsMajor provider not included in next round of Seymour's school lunch scheme New suppliers have been announced for David Seymour's primary school lunch programme. 07 Nov 12:31 AM
