New ZealandPolice name student found dead at Auckland schoolPolice have released the name of the student found dead at King's College in Otahuhu, south Auckland, yesterday.18 Feb 02:08 AM
New ZealandBoy, 15, found dead at King's CollegeA 15-year-old college boy was found dead by his schoolmates in his boarding house this morning.16 Feb 10:33 PM
WorldSchoolboy charged with murderA 13-year-old Brisbane schoolboy has been remanded in custody over the stabbing death of a fellow student.15 Feb 12:15 PM
New ZealandNCEA supporters cheer as poorer schools catch upNew Zealand's once-yawning gap in student achievement between schools in rich and poor areas has closed by almost a third in the past five years.11 Feb 03:00 PM
PoliticsTolley denies portfolio loss due to overworkEducation Minister Anne Tolley has defended herself against claims she has not been coping with the demands of her education portfolios.26 Jan 08:42 PM
New ZealandMinistry intervened in 47 at risk schools in 2009The Ministry of Education was forced to intervene in almost 50 at-risk schools last year, more than four times the amount from 2007.17 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandTeen drivers drinking and driving more than ever - policeBooze checks in the greater Auckland area indicate the number of drunk drivers under 20 has risen by 77 per cent compared with three years ago.24 Nov 03:19 AM
OpinionShould teachers sacrifice part of a pay rise and give it to school support staff?21 Oct 08:09 PM
New ZealandSchools paid too much in perks: reportA school in Huntly paid out nearly $400,000 in undeclared benefits to its principal, an Education audit found.28 Sep 01:27 AM
New ZealandMore powers needed to censure private schools - reportGreater powers are needed to censure private schools which are not up to scratch, the Law Commission has recommended.22 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandRugby boys lose mana but gain justiceFive students have had their rugby dreams restored after an appeal committee overturned "manifestly excessive" playing bans for a violent brawl.19 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Unfair' school rugby brawl sentences cutFive students from Auckland's Kelston Boys High School banned from playing rugby for their part in a brawl with rival Auckland Grammar School players have had their sentences drastically reduced.19 Sep 12:35 AM
New ZealandSchools fall behind on new lesson planOnly 2 per cent of high schools are ready for an extensive overhaul of the national curriculum in five months, a report says.16 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandConflict over school rugby brawl continues A rugby disciplinary committee member is accused of not declaring a friendship with the father of the sole boy acquitted in a violent brawl.12 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandLynfield girls' brawl on YouTubeFootage of a schoolgirl brawl at Lynfield College, which shows a male teacher being knocked to the ground while trying to stop it, has emerged.03 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandA sad record - school fights and brawlsA roll of dishonour: <i>nzherald.co.nz</i> recalls schoolyard brawls, bullying and bashings from our files.03 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandBoarding at nearby schools a new trendMore Auckland parents are opting to spend thousands of dollars sending their children to boarding school - even if they live just minutes away.30 Aug 04:00 PM