Despite weather extremes, an Auckland climate scientist is unconvinced about the role of human-induced global warming.

Teaching self-control to children as young as three can set them up for healthy, wealthy and crime-free lives.

Kids with imaginary guns are learning real safety lessons at kindergartens and early childcare centres around the country.

Top school tracks student performance with new software.

I have to go to a barbecue this week. This, in itself, isn't exactly newsworthy - even though it may very well be one of the last barbecues of the summer, which is always a poignant little mini-event worth noting.

Sure, books are one of life's pleasures, but who said every kid has to love reading?