New ZealandSchool's private fundingThe Education Ministry's $41 million proposed year 1-13 super school for Christchurch is set to be funded by the private sector, a document reveals.10 Jun 06:34 AM
New ZealandRugby death: A heavy blow to schoolThe violent death of a Kelston Boys High School student will come as a huge disappointment for a community that has worked hard to raise its boys' achievement.07 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandAnger over scale down of test resultsChildren's marks in National Standards will be artificially lowered this year because last year's assessment was too easy.07 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Leaked - Charter school for aspiring MPsThe report plans for the creation of a "Finishing School for New Zealand Political Aspirants - the Cabbage Boat Academy", writes Toby Manhire.06 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandBackdown over 'dangerous' boyThe Ministry of Education has backed down from forcing a Paeroa school to re-enrol a 10-year-old student who the school says is a threat to staff and other children.06 Jun 05:09 AM
New ZealandBurglar-proof DNA kits given to South Island schoolsBurglar-proof DNA kits have been donated to every school in the South Island today in a bid to protect school property from thieves.06 Jun 12:01 AM
SportSport's tough guys learnRugby league is tackling violence in its playing community, expanding from small beginnings in a Manukau club.05 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: New schools must perform to be successfulThe Education Minister did not seek to placate the concerns of critics as legislation paving the way for the establishment of charter schools was passed in Parliament.05 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandKiwis rushing to repay student loansOverseas student loan holders have been rushing to get in touch with the Inland Revenue Department and restart their loan payments.05 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandFirst charter school to open next yearThe first charter school will be open and ready in time for term one next year after controversial legislation was passed in Parliament last night.05 Jun 12:26 AM
OpinionDo you have confidence in Hekia Parata?Opposition MPs have called on ministers to take responsibility and repeated calls for Education Minister Hekia Parata to resign. Do you have confidence in the Education Minister? Vote here and add your comment.04 Jun 08:39 PM
New ZealandMinistry accepts Novopay blameWhile the Ministry of Education has admitted it got it wrong on many aspects of the Novopay debacle and apologised for the hurt caused, many principals say the real impact may never be known.04 Jun 08:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: At the top, no one makes a sacrificeIn a perfect world, Hekia Parata would have offered her resignation from her Education portfolio yesterday, writes John Armstrong.04 Jun 05:30 PM
Banking and financeOECD urges NZ bank deposit insuranceThe OECD is urging New Zealand to adopt a deposit insurance scheme to limit depositors' losses in the event of a bank failure.04 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandSchools' tech trend dilemmaMore students are being asked - or told - to bring their own tablets, laptops or smartphones to class.04 Jun 05:30 PM
KahuPeter Calder: Trying to get Maori on the menuThe kids in Room 19 at Takapuna Normal Intermediate School seem riveted to their chairs as the woman at the front of the class belts out a song that makes the steel rafters ring.04 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandNovopay: Ministry blamedThe Education Ministry has been slammed in a report on Novopay, while three Ministers who signed off on the flawed payroll system have escaped scrutiny.04 Jun 07:04 AM
New ZealandAngry Lego faces 'a sign of the times'The increase in angry faces among Lego mini figures is a sign of the times, says the author of a new study on the toys.04 Jun 06:48 AM
New ZealandNovopay: Ministers misledA Ministerial Inquiry into Novopay has found key ministers were misled in an Education Ministry document they read prior to signing off on the failed payroll system04 Jun 01:19 AM
OpinionSue Kedgley: Bring back school food guidelinesThe Government's decision to scrap the healthy school food guidelines flew in the face of a huge body of evidence, writes Sue Kedgley.02 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConeDeborah Hill Cone: 'Pull your socks up' won't change anythingThere has certainly been a lot of noise following the Government's announcement it will provide breakfast for children at school.02 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandOfficer under cloud back on boardA top police officer being investigated for an alleged assault is back on the board of trustees of a school.01 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandBrush up on good habitsAnthony Harrison and Latoya Uerata were all smiles this week at Kelvin Rd School as the nationwide roll-out of free dental kits began.01 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandTeacher banned in secretThe victim of a predatory teacher wishes she'd never complained to the Teachers Council after being gagged from talking about her own case.01 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandSchool defends surchargesA top school will be probed for adding surcharges for its events if voluntary donations haven't been paid.01 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandNCEA gets pass mark from parentsFor the first time since NCEA was introduced in schools, support from parents for the secondary school qualification has risen above 50 per cent.31 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandReturn of bullrush defies mollycoddlersBullrush and other potentially bruising activities are returning to play as research points to the long-term benefits of scraped knees and the odd broken bone.31 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandSchool food scheme sprouts wings to help kids across townA food-in-schools programme that dramatically improved children's attendance and behaviour in South Auckland is moving to help Glen Innes children in the east of the city.31 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandA difference to hungry kidsI'll never forget the first time Steve Farrelly crossed my path. To be fair, I was warned. "You're about to meet my client," said my husband. "He's, erm ... pretty unique."31 May 05:30 PM
