Almost three-quarters of parents support the Government's controversial national achievement standards for primary and intermediate students.

The Govt's approach to national standards has shifted from benchmarks to help students to performance measures for teachers, the NZ Principals' Federation says.

Eighteen months after Toran Henry killed himself, his mother finally gets to have her say on whether an anti-depressant influenced his death.

John Key and Anne Tolley justified a $200,000 taxpayer-funded public relations campaign to sell national standards.

A cash-strapped Kiwi student is selling her virginity to the highest online bidder.

Spy tactics are paying off as one of New Zealand's top schools bids to thwart zone cheats who fake enrolment details.

More secondary school and university students should consider accounting and finance as a career, says a recruitment specialist.

A 15-year-old schoolboy took his own life after being part of a late-night text conversation about suicide.

Traditionalists may not like it, but it appears that children who text regularly may be better spellers and readers.

Beth Park reports on the hidden health benefits of a beer.

International students continue to arrive despite the recession and economic crisis, a Department of Labour report says.

Cucumbers are the perfect plant for the summer party season.