New ZealandA student was expelled after telling a teacher to 'f*** off'. Now the school's been told to apologiseTeen was expelled after swearing at teacher during argument over an iPad.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaihi drowning: School board charged after death of studentJaden Chhayrann, 17, got caught in a rip while going for a swim on a geography trip.04 Aug 02:00 AM
KahuStudents reply to letter claiming Māori knowledge isn't scienceMāori and Pasifika students say "merge of sciences" in their course is much more engaging.30 Jul 07:37 AM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Kids with special needs stranded by new school taxi serviceThe Ministry of Education says Co-op Taxis has "not met its contractual obligations".29 Jul 09:55 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationPatrick Walsh: School exclusions need to endOPINION: The effect of exclusion on students is often severe and long term.28 Jul 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia Robinson: My issue with single-sex schoolsOPINION: One researcher says parents have been "sold a myth" about student achievement.28 Jul 05:00 PM
Kahu'Hurt and dismay': Professors slammed for letter claiming Māori knowledge is not scienceThe letter does not represent Auckland University's views, vice-chancellor says.27 Jul 09:00 PM
Education$11m to help overcrowded Northland schoolsRuakākā School will get two new classrooms; $7m goes to Kamo High School.26 Jul 06:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThreatened and scared: Students leave school over claims of 'constant' bullyingThe young girls, aged 13 and 14, are from separate families.13 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Chronically absent': Inquiry launched into NZ 'truancy crisis'Official figures in May showed more than 60,000 students classified as chronically absent.08 Jul 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Human rights issue': School under fire over toilet rulesBut principal says students can still use toilets during class.07 Jul 09:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSchool report cards: More than 100 ERO reviews overdueThere maybe up to a six-year hiatus between ERO reports for some schools.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRise in 'sophisticated', malicious cyber threats blocked at NZ schoolsStudent attempts to access gaming websites made up 20 per cent of all blocks.07 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducation'No evidence' of racism or elitism at John Paul College, review findsAn independent review was ordered earlier this year following a complaint.24 Jun 06:45 PM
New ZealandSnapchat threats: Police investigating complaint from second schoolIt comes as murder and rape threats sent to students from anonymous Snapchat account.23 Jun 03:39 AM
New ZealandDilworth case: Ross Browne's new chargesFormer Dilworth chaplain's charges now include new objectionable material allegation.23 Jun 01:46 AM
New Zealand'Really violent and terrifying': Teens at top school sent murder and rape threats on Snapchat"The truth is we are seeing an escalation of this around the country."22 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Checking the number of feet': Principal's drastic measure to find students vaping"We would never jeopardise someone's privacy and dignity in the toilets," principal says.17 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandIHC court claim: Government 'discriminating against disabled students'IHC has been trying to sue for 13 years over disabled children's educational rights.17 Jun 05:36 AM
New ZealandProposed school zone change set to fix anomalyMum 'absolutely thrilled' new zone will let her boys attend their closest high school.15 Jun 06:22 AM
EducationThe headline-grabbing headmaster in charge of NZ's second-biggest schoolIt's a complicated job, running a school with a population the size of Raglan.29 May 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Huge waiting list': Expats fuel demand for private-school placesPrivate schools are shutting rolls amid "huge" waiting lists.28 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsAct wants to give principals power to award bonuses to top teachersThe fact that good and bad teachers are paid the same isn't good for NZ kids, Act says.23 May 03:06 AM
New ZealandBudget 2021: 'When our children are well, they thrive and learn' - educatorsLifting children out of poverty is an investment in their education, principals say.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo more room: School teaching kids in stairwells, staff roomsThe school is over capacity and its expansion won't be completed for at least two years.18 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandEducation Ministry praised Hutt Valley High School maintenanceHow does a school in Lower Hutt's wealthiest suburb, end up with rotting classrooms?17 May 10:57 PM
New ZealandAnonymous bullying complaints spark St Peter's School investigationWorkSafe confirmed it was making inquiries late yesterday.12 May 11:36 PM
New ZealandTemporary classrooms will take months to installTemporary classrooms for HVHS will start arriving in four stages, starting in August.06 May 11:41 PM
New ZealandHutt high school students take mould protest to ParliamentStudents turned up with their school work, chairs and tables.05 May 11:30 PM
New ZealandMouldy high school classroom block to be demolishedHutt Valley HS year 12 and 13 students will split time between school and satellite hub.29 Apr 08:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSchool zones: Special arrangement possible for out-of-zone siblingsSiblings of current students may be allowed in from out of zone under transition scheme.26 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandChurch unaware its former choir director had faced sex allegationsJames Tibbles was an organist at St Patrick's Cathedral.20 Apr 07:03 AM
New ZealandTop school: 'We will take girls' complaints to authorities'St Cuthbert's College says it now has 'robust child protection policies in place'.19 Apr 11:54 PM
New ZealandNew zones for Auckland schools: 'There'll be some pretty angry people'Principals are concerned families with connections to the schools will be out of zone.18 Apr 10:19 PM
