New ZealandBoy, 5, seriously hurt in kindy crashA 5-year-old boy was in a serious condition last night after he was hit by a car outside a kindergarten centre in South Auckland.10 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionShould the 20 hours free child care policy be reviewed? Should it be means tested?27 Oct 08:52 PM
New Zealand20 hours of free care to be reviewed, says TolleyThe 20 hours of free care children 3 and over receive in early childhood centres is under review.27 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandSchools shut out siblings as baby boom fills rollsPopular primary schools could turn away pupils' little brothers and sisters, as they are hit by the start of a new baby boom.16 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandPupils shut out of quake-hit schoolsSome 1200 Canterbury school children will not be able to return to their schools for weeks.09 Sep 11:09 PM
New ZealandSFO probes childcare centresEarly childhood provider KidiCorp is the focus of a Serious Fraud Office inquiry over $30 million of taxpayer money.14 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandPrime Minister stuns press pack with cutting commentPrime Minister John Key revealed yesterday that he has had a vasectomy, providing a new slant on questions about Budget cuts.31 May 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>Fiona Hughes</i>: The highly-valued 'nana' touch can't be taught in a degree26 May 04:00 PM
EconomyBudget 2010: Early childhood educators 'devastated'The Govt's decision to remove recognition for fully qualified centres 'dumbs down' the sector, early childhood educators say. 20 May 04:20 AM
New ZealandPolice dog bites toddlerA 3-year-old boy was bitten by a police dog in front of more than 30 children during a kindergarten visit.07 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandNeighbours praised for fighting blazeFire is the third attack on an early childhood centre in the Nelson region in a year.24 Apr 03:08 AM