New ZealandParty's over for school after-ballsAt least four after-ball parties have been axed as organisers run for cover after a police crackdown and concerns over teen drunkenness.18 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeartfelt words of King's parentsThe parents of a King's College student who died in his sleep in February have left a heartfelt message to the mother of another boy who died this week. 18 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandKing's College reels after third deathStudents from top Auckland school King's College are in a "state of disbelief" after the death of a third student since February.17 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandParents organise girls' after-ball alcoholParents of students at a top Catholic girls' school are organising an after-ball party with alcohol - despite police warnings.17 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandTransient students struggle to catch upTurnover rates at some schools are sitting at around 56 per cent - more than half of the children who start the year don't finish there.17 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandInspectors to tail teenagers' party busesManukau's liquor licensing agency is drawing up a list of school ball dates, and will send inspectors to follow buses to after-ball parties.16 May 04:00 PM
New Zealand'You can leave drunk, you just can't arrive drunk'A party consultant is telling high school students how they can get away with taking booze to after-ball parties.15 May 04:00 PM
WorldFrance loses taste for giant cocktail partiesPublic concern over "apero geants", or giant open-air drinks parties, is growing after the horrific death of a student in France.15 May 04:49 AM
New ZealandTeens in Third World schoolingOur neediest teenagers are often being educated in "Third World" conditions without trained teachers, textbooks or standard school services.14 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandCollege pays tribute to lost studentHundreds of students gathered to farewell their 16-year-old mate "Webby", who died after binge-drinking vodka at the weekend.13 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandStudents defy principal on partyStudents at an East Auckland college are planning an after-ball party at a secret location this weekend, despite their principal's disapproval.13 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandSir Ed's house begins trek to new baseA small stencil used by Sir Edmund Hillary to mark crates for one of his expeditions is likely to go on show in the Hillary family home.12 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandClassroom stabbing blamed on bullyingA boy who stabbed his teacher four times with a knife had been bullied by other pupils, his family say. 11 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool 'coping well' after stabbing - principalThe students of Te Puke High School are receiving ongoing support after one of their peers stabbed a maths teacher during class yesterday.11 May 06:21 AM
