New ZealandAll aboard the walking busTo entice kids on to her walking school bus, Kerry Sorensen-Tyrer sometimes dresses up as a pukeko.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrug 'game-changer' for Kiwi educatorEducation consultant Jayne-Ann Young has dedicated more than half her life to making the lives of young people better.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Drug 'game-changer' for Kiwi educatorThe 54-year-old is one of about 4000 Kiwis living with a form of MS - a disorder of the central nervous system that affects the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves.Watch28 Jan 03:30 PM
New ZealandCharter school contract terminatedThe New Zealand Principals Federation has called on the Government to put a stop to more charter schools opening.28 Jan 12:16 AM
New ZealandLabour hits out at education 'promises'Labour have come out swinging on National's failure to deliver on education 'promises'.27 Jan 03:38 AM
New ZealandPrincipal viewed 'hard-core' pornA principal who disabled his school's internet filter to view "hard-core" pornography has been censured for serious misconduct, but will keep his name a secret.26 Jan 06:30 AM
WorldSA mayor gives scholarships to virginsA SA mayor is awarding scholarships to young women who remain virgins, though they need to regularly prove it.24 Jan 10:14 PM
OpinionPolly Gillespie: Go on, tax meCOMMENT: Deep down in my working class soul, I believe tertiary education needs to come without debt.24 Jan 07:11 PM
LifestyleFitbit addicts alarm school counsellorsFitbits are worrying some high school counsellors who say the fitness device can become a fixation, particularly with girls trying to lose weight.22 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleAre private schools worth the money?Are parents getting value for money at a private school, or would their children be just as happy, successful and rounded at the local state option?22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTertiary fees 'likely to drop under Labour'Tertiary fees would likely drop significantly under a Labour government as part of a rethink to address increasing student debt, the party's new tertiary education spokesman says.21 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandFree schools: Parents better start savingNew statistics show that parents of children born this year will pay around $37,000 by the time they finish school in 2033.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSenior citizens can boost NZ tourismUnderstanding the needs of senior citizens travelling to New Zealand is the key to unlocking a lucrative and comparatively untapped tourism market.21 Jan 12:00 AM
BusinessOtago a class aboveFrom fashion to science, arts to architecture, Dunedin's students take on the world20 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher deregistered after assaultA teacher who physically and sexually assaulted his former partner multiple times is no longer allowed to teach.20 Jan 03:09 AM
LifestyleHow 'average' people become extraordinaryDo you stand out from the crowd. A new book details how you can.20 Jan 12:50 AM
New ZealandExplore: Donations your child's school gotINTERACTIVE: Parents paid $161.6 million in donations towards their children's "free education" in 2014. Of that, $61.4m was spent in Auckland.19 Jan 05:52 PM
New ZealandUniform dilemmaWith the beginning of the school year just weeks away the cost and quality of school uniforms will be a hot topic with parents.19 Jan 03:25 AM
New ZealandTeacher shook baby so hard brain bledBut New Zealand Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal says teacher won't be struck off.18 Jan 10:03 PM
New ZealandMixed response to Dame Kiri's claimDame Kiri Te Kanawa's claim she was "beaten by nuns" during her schooling has been met with mixed response.17 Jan 10:24 PM
New ZealandNorthland teacher must prove drug-freeA Northland teacher must prove he is drug-free after failing to inform about his conviction for growing cannabis.17 Jan 06:10 PM
New ZealandHarsh lessons from retiring principals"We're the only country in the world that overtly labels schools."17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAUT rated NZ's 'most international' uniAuckland University of Technology has outranked its more established neighbours to be rated the country's "most international" university.14 Jan 03:05 AM
BusinessNetflix CEO announces $100m fund for educationNetflix founder and chief executive Reed Hastings is creating a $100 million foundation for education.14 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandCelebs bust arts degree mythsOutrageous Fortune actress Antonia Prebble among the stars showing how useful an arts degree can be13 Jan 11:26 PM
New ZealandSafety-law changes spook schoolsSchools are considering less adventurous camps and others are spending thousands of dollars to audit their health and safety procedures ahead of new regulations.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher charged with serious misconductA Northland teacher has been charged with serious misconduct after arranging an advance on her salary without the school's permission.13 Jan 03:14 AM
New ZealandNervous wait for NCEA results is overFor anxious students around the country the wait is over: NCEA exam results are now available online.12 Jan 06:35 PM
New ZealandOver-protective parents add to obesity riskWe may be breeding a generation of unfit, overweight kids at higher risk of obesity ailments because they don't explore their neighbourhoods as much as their parents used to, according to a PhD study at Auckland University of Technology.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchools strive to save their poolsSchools are turning to fundraising website Givealittle to help keep pools open and Water Safety NZ is concerned about the effect on drowning rates if pools are allowed to close.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool addresses ex-pupils' concernsAuckland Grammar's head promises work is being done to challenge what its ex-pupils have labelled as an unpleasant environment for those who are not "straight".09 Jan 04:01 AM
OpinionAlan DuffAlan Duff: All children dream, so let's help them flyOver the years, I've been privileged to gain insights from visiting schools on our literacy programme, which is now past its 21st birthday.04 Jan 07:18 PM
