New ZealandWiri prisoners to get tablets for studiesPrisoners at New Zealand's newest jail will get tablet computers, as well as in-cell desktop screens, if they enrol in Open Polytechnic courses.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand's top scholarAn Auckland “all-rounder” has been named the country’s top scholar for 2014.07 May 11:24 PM
New ZealandIT head says teacher viewed pornThe head of IT at an Auckland school has given evidence that a teacher was looking at pornographic websites on a school computer.07 May 11:08 PM
New ZealandTeenage witness tells of indecencyThe sight of a well-respected teacher allegedly masturbating to pornography in a school classroom left a student nervous and shaking.07 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPupil tells court: I was shockedA defence lawyer has accused schoolboy of "making up a story for his mates" in the trial of a former teacher.07 May 03:33 AM
New ZealandSchools plan on-site hostelsThree of Auckland's biggest public high schools are seeking to build international student hostels on site so they can boost numbers and reap the financial rewards.06 May 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Whanau Ora needs much more workThe Auditor-General, Lyn Provost, took no pleasure in issuing a disturbing report on the Whanau Ora scheme this week.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandChallenging the decile ratingsMore than 150 schools nationwide have challenged their new decile ratings - controversially announced by the Government last November.06 May 03:24 AM
New ZealandTrade agreement 'bad news' for teachersA teachers' organisation says a leaked document shows New Zealand has joined a group of countries pushing for education to be included in a murky trade deal.05 May 08:28 PM
New ZealandSchools clamp down on Yik Yak appHigh schools are warning students off an anonymous messaging app described as a "virtual bathroom wall".05 May 05:00 PM
KahuWhanau Ora spending slammed in reportMillions of dollars allocated to help vulnerable families could have been spent on people rather than administration, the Auditor-General says.05 May 04:52 AM
New ZealandSchool bans messaging appAn Auckland girls’ school has banned an anonymous messaging app, after students reported problems with bullying and nasty comments.05 May 01:28 AM
New ZealandGraduation a family celebrationAssociate Professor Kean Aw has been looking forward to tomorrow for a long time.04 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCollege at odds with Govt on rebuildingThe board of a large central Auckland school has refused to engage with officials on a multimillion-dollar building programme.03 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice crack down on truantsIn a three-week operation launched last week, officers will be on the lookout for children 16 and under hanging around shops, train stations and parks during school hours.02 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandEarly childhood educator struck offA teacher has been struck off after failing to tell a day-care centre she had previously been accused of verbally and physically abusing children in her care.02 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCharter school splashes outA trust that owns two charter schools has bought its students a $100,000 waka to help with their learning.01 May 05:00 PM
KahuPreschool uptake nears Govt targetThe Education Minister has welcomed an increase in Maori and Pasifika children participating in early childhood education - despite ongoing concerns about quality. Hekia Parata yesterday released....30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandECE: Rise in Maori and Pasifika childrenThe education minister has welcomed an increase in Maori and Pasifika children participating in early childhood education - despite ongoing concerns about quality.30 Apr 12:37 AM
OpinionEditorial: We all benefit if students learn second languageEight years ago, a new primary and secondary school curriculum spoke glowingly of the benefits of knowing another language.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandOtago Uni internationally recognisedOtago University's Dental School has been recognised as among the top 10 in the world.28 Apr 09:36 PM
New ZealandIsis doctor failed at OtagoAn Australian doctor branded the "new face" of Isis tried to get into medical school in New Zealand, but failed after a year and left the country.27 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchools fail on foreign languagesNearly half of Kiwis who want schoolchildren to learn a foreign language pick Chinese as the language to learn, according to a survey.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandConfucius is top with St Peter's studentsConfucius is being credited for the growth in popularity of Mandarin learning at a top Auckland Catholic boys' school.26 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Baby needs at odds with older tots' learningOur investigation of early childhood education last week found a problem that invites an obvious solution.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFewer pupils learn languagesThe percentage of students learning a second language in New Zealand secondary schools has dropped to its lowest in over 80 years.25 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCambodian girl studies under Kiwi ‘mums’A Cambodian girl who grew up in an orphanage supported by a NZ school is now spending a year at the college that helped give her a home.25 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRight care isn't child's playIt's 11am on a Thursday at Mt Albert Playcentre and a toddler has just covered most of herself in red paint.23 Apr 11:29 PM
New ZealandBoy got sick to avoid daycareHine felt the centre was not a good fit for her son, and that they didn't understand her culture. Her boy would cry every day when she dropped him off.22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRadical reform at Auckland schoolsThousands of students in Auckland suburbs including Ellerslie and Te Atatu will be part of a radical education reform that aims to spread the best teaching.22 Apr 01:41 AM
