New ZealandPM defends Parata's performancePrime Minister John Key mounted a strong defence of Education Minister Hekia Parata today in a speech during annual Ratana celebrations.24 Jan 04:08 AM
New ZealandUnusual path to excellenceWaikohu Ranginui is not your usual high school student.23 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandStudents ace international examsNine New Zealand students have aced an internationally recognised exam by scoring 100 per cent in a subject, an extremely difficult feat.23 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Reshuffle puts entire Cabinet on noticeJohn Key's dramatic Cabinet reshuffle displays a streak of ruthlessness hitherto rarely seen in a New Zealand prime minister.22 Jan 01:30 AM
EmploymentDoctorates where the big money isDoctorate degrees can earn graduates more than double the national median wage five years after capping, a Ministry of Education report has found.21 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandSchool suppliers court parents' cashParents can now pay school fees in some bookstores while picking up stationery packs as the battle for back-to-school dollars heats up.19 Jan 07:17 PM
New ZealandTeachers' sin a school secretA teacher at a Christian school has admitted to an inappropriate relationship with a student - one of 11 teachers found guilty of serious misconduct last year.19 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Keeping minister on a gamble for KeyThe real question is how much confidence parents have in Parata - and whether National is stuck with a lame-duck minister, writes John Armstrong.17 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandParata's job safe in shufflePrime Minister John Key says Education Minister Hekia Parata will be safe in an upcoming Cabinet reshuffle, despite her troubles last year, because she is hugely talented and one of National's best communicators.17 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: PPTA charter school ads over the topEditorial: The charter schools proposal has not been so contentious that the Government would fear its exposure to criticism. Since the critics are mostly busy teachers the legislative calendar might have done them a favour,17 Jan 04:29 PM
New ZealandJoys of putting Hekia on the spotLabour MP for Rimutaka, Chris Hipkins, talks to political editor Audrey Young about politics and holidays.16 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandWeb check ends with smilesJackson Harpur jumped out of bed as soon as he saw the Twitter announcement on his phone: NCEA results had been released.15 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionThink of exam results as 'a journey'My final grade is just a number, but the process of getting there involved trying, failing, swearing, thinking, retrying, and eventual improvement, writes Verity Johnson.15 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandNCEA site brought to near-standstillThe long wait for NCEA exam results came to end for thousands of students today despite a flood of traffic bringing the website to a near-standstill.15 Jan 02:49 AM
New ZealandMore Novopay problems comingSchools are being warned to prepare for more problems with underpayments in the first two pay rounds of the school year.14 Jan 07:33 PM
New ZealandNCEA hiccup rattles studentsThe nerves of thousands of high school students remain on edge after NCEA results were released yesterday only to be withdrawn and the website shut down.14 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandStudents slam NCEA results mix-upThe release and quick withdrawal of some NCEA results early this morning has upset students and been described by one as "highly unethical".14 Jan 02:19 AM
New ZealandTeachers blast holiday deadlineA teachers' union is criticising the Government for holding the consultation period for charter schools during New Zealanders' holidays.13 Jan 10:08 PM
New ZealandEditorial: Let's keep our school fieldsExpansive green playing fields may be one of those traditional items of "Kiwiana" but - rightly or wrongly - may have had their day.12 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCrackdown on student-loan dodgersThe Government plans to hound student loan holders who have gone overseas leaving big debts behind.09 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionNovopay crisis: What needs to happen now?Principals and support staff across the country have been forced back to school early to deal with the ongoing Novopay debacle. What needs to happen now?08 Jan 07:27 PM
