New ZealandSchools get by with $700m from communityIn the last year parents and communities have propped up schools throughout the country, pumping $700 million into the nation's free education system.02 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandGiant talent in rugby poaching rowA rising rugby star who dreams of playing for the All Blacks is at the centre of a poaching row between two top private schools.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandStudent 'taunted' into teacher attackStudent Tae Won Chung stabbed his teacher after being goaded about his fear of North Korea and returning home to military training, a court hears.24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandCare rules for foreign pupils may relaxForeign students could study in NZ primary schools without the need for a legal guardian if pastoral care rules are relaxed.23 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandReport urges private-school reformsAn overdue law reform will remove the ability for criminal cowboys to set up a private school.22 Sep 04:00 PM
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
LifestylePresenter's role beckons schoolgirl<i>Next Top Model</i> contestant Ruby Higgins will emerge from mountains of school exam work to take up a television cameo.18 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandUE standard may be raisedUniversity vice-chancellors have been speaking to the qualifications authority about whether University Entrance standards are too low.18 Sep 04:00 PM
