New ZealandMichael Jones - one more testHe played 55 internationals for the All Blacks. Now Michael Jones is stepping up to lead West Auckland's Pacific community and agonising over going into politics.12 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandEducation cuts would move paperwork to frontline - PSAThe Govt's plan to cut Education Ministry backroom staff would force paperwork on to frontline workers, the Public Service Association says.09 Mar 11:35 PM
OpinionAudrey Young<i>Audrey Young:</i> Tolley finds ally in school mumOnce parents join Education Minister Anne Tolley in the national standards debate, she wins, as was evident yesterday.09 Mar 07:39 PM
New ZealandGovt to double funding to tackle truancyThe Government will double funding to tackle truancy after a survey of schools found more than 30,000 children a day are skipping classes.02 Mar 05:30 AM
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
