New ZealandFree period products here to stay in NZ schools, but what about universities?About 95% of schools now offer free pads and tampons, reaching 98% of students.06 Apr 04:53 PM
PremiumEducationStronger teen maths skills linked to higher study and pay, new study findsThe University of Auckland study links teen maths scores to adult earnings.31 Mar 04:00 PM
EducationHalf of all teens still ignoring school phone ban, teachers urged to have 'firm consequences'The Education Review Office has found compliance is an issue in secondary schools.29 Mar 04:00 PM
Wellington'Pissed off' student's fight not to give back $441 after StudyLink overpayment26 Mar 07:00 AM
PremiumPoliticsGovernment to allow ‘relief’ for some student loan borrowers – so what’s the catch? 26 Mar 03:01 AM
New ZealandMinistry of Education pauses school bus route changes after community outcry18 Mar 02:54 AM
Ryan Bridge TODAYPPTA warns student attendance under threat due to lack of counsellorsSecondary school principals are urging the govt to reconsider charter schools following a report recommending more school counsellors. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch11 Mar 07:25 PM
New ZealandLanguage learning renaissance: Demand for te reo outstrips teacher supplyNearly 60% of students now learn some te reo Māori at school.08 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Rural communities need a party to speak up for school bus concernsOPINION: Services for rural areas are gradually being lost.08 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertySubcontractors chase unpaid retentions and bills in Teak Construction liquidationA subcontractor claims Teak stretched '30 days' to 30 working days for payments.02 Mar 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: $5m-plus foreign house-buyers allowed in from Friday - how it will workForeigners on golden visas may struggle at Waiheke or Aotea Great Barrier: all explained.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi students shaken awake by missile blasts in Dubai as they await news on flight homeThe pair are sheltering at a home south of Business Bay, about 7km from an air base.01 Mar 10:58 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhy one city dominates secondary school scholarship awardsAuckland schools are hugely over-represented – and one expert thinks he knows why. 01 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: Govt reveals new writing, maths, science kits coming to schools to 'spark discovery'The Government wants students to have an early introduction to science.23 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandDeparting Teaching Council CEO paid more than $400k salaryThe council won't say if Lesley Hoskin got full pay while on four months' 'agreed leave'.23 Feb 09:49 PM
BusinessBeing a student is pricier than ever – does it pay off?Students say loan support falls short of basic costs.22 Feb 08:46 PM
New Zealand'Students are really doing it hard': Part-time jobs dry up for uni studentsIn January, Student Job Search had 38,000 applications for 4600 roles.22 Feb 04:00 PM
WellingtonEarthquakes to potholes: New hazard-reporting tool created for KiwisThe site was created to work alongside official channels, like councils and police. 19 Feb 03:00 AM
WorldUni dropout stabs family after graduation lieThe attack happened on the evening before the graduation ceremony.19 Feb 02:38 AM
ChristchurchUni students warned over ‘aggressive' recruiting by 'cults', unofficial groups on campusStudents who feel pressured are urged to contact university security or chaplaincy.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch school has to send students home after internet connection cutBurnside High says a contractor accidentally cut its access to the internet.18 Feb 04:57 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFact or fiction: Who's telling the truth on the India free trade agreement?India's free trade deal gets fact-checked. What Winston Peters gets right – and wrong.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Weaker oversight, inconsistent care': Fears over high numbers of unqualified ECE staffMinistry data show 82% of unqualified ECE staff are younger than 50.09 Feb 01:46 AM
EducationDamning report finds Kiwi 5-year-olds starting school unable to talk, write name or use toiletsPrincipals suspect there's a link between not going to preschool and a lack of skills.03 Feb 12:47 AM
New ZealandParents frustrated as new bus routes cut direct services to some Hawke's Bay schoolsThe Hawke's Bay Regional Council is open to reviewing the new timetable after launch.24 Jan 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyMulti-billion developer Precinct launches 121-unit Mt Eden plansStudio units to start from $600k range, fifth-level three-bedroom penthouses from $2.5m.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It's so good for them': How to juggle kids' after-school activitiesCosts can be a barrier but parents say the benefits are worth it.22 Jan 08:00 PM
EducationBack-to-school journeys: Parents share travel tipsFewer children now walk, cycle or use public transport than in 2018.21 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandNew chief executive signals fresh start as Toi Ohomai regains independenceToi Ohomai returned to local decision making on January 1.20 Jan 08:17 PM
