New ZealandBoilers 'time bombs' in our schools - engineerThe survivor of the fatal Orewa College boiler explosion fears there are ticking time bombs in most Kiwi schools.24 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandERO: Schools lacking in special needs practicesAn Education Review Office survey of 229 schools found about 20pc had inadequate inclusive practices for special needs pupils.22 Jul 11:10 PM
New ZealandNZ waking up to value of Mandarin, says Confucius InstituteThe Confucius Institute wants to get 50,000 people learning Mandarin by next year.13 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandChanges mean no final year loans for some studentsSome students won't get student loans for their final years under the changed student loan scheme.11 Jul 08:40 PM
New ZealandTeacher warned for slapping studentA teacher who allegedly slapped a young boy was allowed straight back into the classroom.10 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment toughens up on knivesThe Government is moving to increase maximum sentences for knife-related offences while beefing up education and placing restrictions on the sale of knives.05 Jul 04:28 AM
New ZealandNew qualifications framework launchedA unified qualifications framework will make life easier for employers and people who want to study, Steven Joyce says.05 Jul 12:15 AM
New ZealandTop brains only - varsities cut class sizesPlaces at many popular universities will be restricted next year to students who gain top marks at high school.17 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt puts up $104m for leaky-school repairs, checksThe number of known leaking schools is now 145, double the estimate in September last year. The worst will benefit from $82 million allocated in the Budget for remedial work in the next year.21 May 04:00 PM
