EducationRise in number of young without incomeThe number of young people aged 20 to 24 with no income almost trebled between 1996 and 2006, according to new figures.11 May 02:20 AM
New Zealand'School is supposed to be a safe sanctuary'Principals say teachers need the power to search students as schools become increasingly violent.11 May 12:28 AM
New ZealandClassroom horror: 'Blood was everywhere'As blood dripped from stab wounds inflicted by one of his students, maths teacher Steve Hose yelled at the rest of his class to get out.10 May 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Granny graduate' an inspiration to all71-year-old grandmother Jennie Oakley was the oldest graduate to walk down Queen St this week.09 May 05:17 AM
New ZealandThe show barely goes onCash-strapped New Zealand high schools can no longer afford to put on annual musicals, citing fees - up to $7000 to perform hit Broadway shows.08 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandSect pupils in a class of their ownImagine a New Zealand school whose books had words blacked out or pages removed and large parts of the curriculum were simply not taught.08 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandPoacher coach no stranger to player transfer controversyRugby coach Tai Lavea - suspended for poaching a player - was himself plucked from South Auckland as a youngster to the exclusive school he now works for.05 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandTop school's coach barredA rugby coach at an exclusive Auckland high school has been suspended for poaching a player from a poorer South Auckland school.04 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool incensed brothel has opened across the roadA west Auckland intermediate school is outraged it can do nothing about a brothel which has opened across the road.27 Apr 01:34 AM
New ZealandStudents tell tale of fallen old boysWhen the <i>Last Post</i> sounds on Sunday, a group of Sacred Heart College boys will be transported back to France where they stood at the graves of past students who gave their lives for their country.21 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandAussie school eyes big-boy rugby ban A top private Brisbane school is considering a ban on rugby against some teams, fearing students could be badly injured or even killed.14 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandParents of bullied kids could sue schools: adviserParents may be able to sue schools that fail to act when their children are bullied, a top public official says.13 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow your child's school is performing2009 (and 2004) pass rates for NCEA Level 1 by Year 11- measured by percentage of students participating.11 Apr 04:00 PM
