PremiumPremiumPoliticsTackling truancy: Why fines are looming for parentsSeymour and Luxon both favour greater use of fining parents to fix truancy.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandReal-life experiences in native bushA one-day school has been introduced for children who are not students at the school.14 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandPerson charged with assaulting police officer after school brawlA Hamilton college went into lockdown after a brawl.14 Feb 01:26 AM
New Zealand$750k spent, nothing to show: Govt cost-cutting hits schoolsFrustrated principal says build is back to square one.12 Feb 09:50 PM
KahuUniversity of Otago appoints first Deputy-Vice Chancellor MāoriJacinta Ruru has been appointed as the University of Otago's Deputy-Vice Chancellor Māori.12 Feb 05:45 PM
KahuNew kura's principal aiming for kids who stand proud and confident in both worldsThe Papakura principal wants students to feel comfortable in the Māori and Pākeha worlds.09 Feb 08:48 PM
New ZealandNew classroom builds on hold as priorities reviewedThe Education Ministry has paused major projects at 20 primary schools.08 Feb 07:15 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Prosecute parents for truancy; solving Auckland gridlockOPINION: 'Caregivers should be prosecuted for kids' non-attendance.'08 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia Robinson: Back to school and back to basicsOPINION: Changes lay groundwork for a more enriching learning journey - but need support.07 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandBack to school: Rangiora High School reopens amid Covid-19 outbreakThe school closed after 39 staff were believed to have contracted the virus.06 Feb 08:40 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessJamie Beaton: NZ needs to 'destroy' tall poppy syndromeEntrepreneur talks about his hopes for the education sector.05 Feb 04:00 PM
Lifestyle‘Conveyor belt’ education system short-changing neurodiverse kids, says career coach'We’re firing a shotgun of ideas and hoping something grabs.'04 Feb 08:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Govt needs to turn tide in educational achievementThe Government can’t sit on its hands and needs to show a comprehensive plan.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandStudent claims teacher sexually abused him for three yearsA former student of Pinky Green's has broken his silence on the sexual abuse he suffered.02 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandOutrage after school rejects boy over long-term rental agreement'Every child has the right to education.'01 Feb 05:47 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'No undue influence' - Seymour hits back at claims about tobacco industryWith Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters in Australia, the honour falls to Act's leader.01 Feb 12:57 AM
New ZealandLuxon tells parents to 'wake up' and tackle low school attendanceThe visit comes as junior schools introduce one hour a day of maths, reading and English.31 Jan 11:42 PM
New ZealandWhanganui East School urges more support for KidsCanParents are struggling with back to school costs.31 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Numerous risk factors': Nurse issues meningococcal warning as school resumesCaryn Williams says many factors contribute to young adults being at risk.29 Jan 09:12 PM
LifestyleHow effective is fear as a teaching tool?Yes, we learn from fear. The question is: What do we learn?29 Jan 05:49 PM
New ZealandNew One Day School for gifted kids set to open: What are the signs of giftedness?'Being different doesn’t make you popular.'28 Jan 07:00 PM
LifestyleChildren cycling need lower speed limits, say advocatesCycling advocates are calling for safer conditions for children cycling to school.27 Jan 06:13 AM
LifestyleDon’t be a dingus: The best Kiwi schoolyard insults that time forgotWere you a tryhard, a sad guy, or a gumbus?26 Jan 12:29 AM
New Zealand'Exponential' growth: Primary school's 'fight' for funding'Last year we overspent $10,000 to $12,000 every two weeks.'24 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandJudge decides kids better off with mum because dad can't 'preserve' their Māori cultureThe children were raised in a Māori household, but lived with their dad after a breakup.24 Jan 08:28 PM
New ZealandBack to school: Dropping the kids off on the family bikeRichie Russell thinks more people should start cycling their kids to school.24 Jan 04:00 PM
Letters to the EditorLetters: How to make vandals respect others’ workOPINION: Readers have their say on bus shelter vandalism, AI and more.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi principal's words of wisdom go viralA principal's letter to parents on social media has captured an international audience.24 Jan 03:00 AM
New Zealand'We’re all learning together': Programme aims to encourage use of te reo Māori in classroomsAbout 70 per cent of the school's students identify as Māori.23 Jan 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionPraise be! Pentecostal church buys Penrose base from BaptistsA 1.3ha Penrose property beside a high school has changed hands: what next for the site?23 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Personal tragedy can impact a child’s educationOPINION: Otahuhu principal stresses the life importance of attending school.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I only had one pinot gris': What brought a $2.7m fraudster back before courtTessa Grant was jailed for six years for her thefts, but given a fine for her crime today.23 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandPrincipal groups defend school uniform pricingMany families prepare to fork out hundreds of dollars to pay for school uniforms.22 Jan 07:08 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Unmasking Covid complacency; one school uniform for all of NZOPINION: For those over 60, Covid can be debilitating and lethal.22 Jan 04:00 PM
