Education

Principals say some school-leavers will have to rethink their plans after failing critical NCEA literacy and numeracy tests. Audio

The eco-friendly, self-sustainable building is just the second in Aotearoa built to a 'living building' standard which takes a year to achieve.

The results show at least 39,000 students are ineligible for an NCEA certificate - but most will get another chance. Audio

A secondary school with a focus on the creative arts and a school providing immersion education in te re Māori are also on the list.

Academics says the changes are short-sighted, but a business group says it will boost productivity. Audio

New Zealand's scores in a major international maths and science test have increased for the first time in a decade, thanks to the efforts of this country's boys. Audio

The government should not outsource the responsibility of education to private business, Karen Nairn and Susan Sandretto write.

Starting school is a major milestone for every child, and the transition is more complex if a disability is involved.

The midwives' union says it is "completely unacceptable and appalling" that dozens of midwife graduates were prevented from sitting their final exams before Christmas.

Many children do not find traditional school to be a nurturing enough learning environment, the director of a new documentary series says. Video, Audio

A book aiming to break the culture of silence surrounding abuse will be gifted to every primary school.

Nearly half of the growth - which was driven by immigration - occurred in Auckland.