John Gerritsen

The government is relaxing its tight rein on enrolment growth at tertiary institutions next year.

The government's review of the Education Act will ask the most fundamental question of all - what is education for?

The number of schools on the government's poor performance watchlist is at a new low - but has the system actually improved?

The Education Ministry says charter schools are getting a total of $888,000 more than they would if their funding were strictly based on their enrolments. Audio

School principals say they are relieved the government's Childhood Obesity Action Plan does not force any new requirements on them. Audio

New figures show a boom in new early childhood education services in Auckland, but the quality of some providers is being questioned.

Students are bracing themselves for 3 percent fee rises next year, even though inflation is below 1 percent and competition for enrolments is growing. Audio

Principals say a tougher line on enrolment rules will cause problems for some schools in need of major property work.

School principals say the government should be shutting down or merging schools in the face of multi-billion dollar problems with school property.

New Zealand universities have improved their standing in a major international ranking for the first time in six years.

New allegations have emerged of mistreatment of children at Pacific Christian School in Auckland. Audio

The principal and teachers of a private school that is being shut down are not fully registered, an Education Review Office report shows.