KahuDarwin in New ZealandCharles Darwin spent nine days in New Zealand in 1835. He disliked the young country, but his experience helped shape his monumental theories about evolution.25 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandResearch finds no advantage in learning to read from fiveChildren who learn to read at age five are unlikely to be better readers than children who learn to read at seven, according to new research.21 Dec 01:27 AM
KahuTe reo being dumbed down, says exam criticA school principal wants the value of te reo exams reassessed, saying some students have it too easy.20 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandNew educational standards will fail, academics sayA system of new national educational standards to assess primary school students is doomed to fail, academics across New Zealand say.24 Nov 10:00 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
World'Schoolies' praised despite booze-fuelled arrestsAussie police have praised 'schoolies' despite 30 arrests overnight as thousands of school leavers descended on Surfers Paradise.22 Nov 12:08 AM
New ZealandTeacher who had baby to teen pupil keeps registrationA woman teacher, who had a baby with one of her 17-year-old students, has managed to hang on to her registration.21 Nov 09:26 PM
LifestyleLife begins at 22 - not at school, says surveyA survey of 2000 adults in the UK reveals they say they did not realise their true potential until years after they had left school.17 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandSIS asks universities to watch for terror 'science'An SIS approach to lecturers asking for help to stop foreign states gathering "weapons of mass destruction" information angers the TEU.17 Nov 01:15 AM
