PoliticsMinistry defends nearly $1m spend on Te Tiriti course for staffThe ministry spent an estimated $987k for staff to take the course between 2022 and 2024.26 Feb 04:00 PM
Wellington'Not been an easy decision': Nic Smith steps down as vice-chancellor of Victoria UniversitySmith's tenure as vice-chancellor is the shortest at the Wellington uni in 25 years.26 Feb 03:23 AM
New ZealandSpace to grow: New classrooms ease pressure on crowded schoolsStandardised designs have cut average classroom build costs by 28%.24 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationHarvard rule shake-up: What Trump’s changes mean for Kiwi hopefulsAbout 20 New Zealanders are enrolled at Harvard across all its schools at any one time.24 Feb 02:45 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: David Seymour speaks to mediaDavid Seymour speaks to mediaWatch23 Feb 01:18 AM
EducationComplaints after crowded school bus repeatedly leaves 13-year-old stranded at stop16 Feb 08:20 PM
Politics'Racist' and 'pathetic': Backlash as Govt drops te reo from school lunch scheme name12 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationSpecialist school faces closure after 32 student assaults, parents fight to keep it openThe Govt-appointed commissioner at the school says officials need to give it a chance.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Weaker oversight, inconsistent care': Fears over high numbers of unqualified ECE staffMinistry data show 82% of unqualified ECE staff are younger than 50.09 Feb 01:46 AM
EducationDamning report finds Kiwi 5-year-olds starting school unable to talk, write name or use toiletsPrincipals suspect there's a link between not going to preschool and a lack of skills.03 Feb 12:47 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford speak to mediaChristopher Luxon and Erica Stanford speak to the media after visiting Cockle Bay SchoolWatch01 Feb 11:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe failure of Labour's 'first-year fees-free' scheme - here's why it didn't work'A tremendous way to spend a lot of money to no effect' - tertiary education consultant.28 Jan 04:00 PM
ChristchurchEx-teacher wins $25k in ERA fight but Christchurch Boys’ avoids bigger claimsThe Employment Relations Authority upheld only one of woman's four grievances.23 Jan 12:19 AM
EducationBack-to-school journeys: Parents share travel tipsFewer children now walk, cycle or use public transport than in 2018.21 Jan 08:00 PM
EducationLeftovers, sandwiches or sushi? The dos and don'ts of school lunchboxesUltra-processed snacks are linked with low mood, anxiety and depression in kids.20 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandParents juggle school device costs and screen time safety risksResearchers now warn Kiwi children's digital skills are declining, despite heavy use.19 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland schools hit hardest as 445 teacher roles sit vacant nationwide Auckland alone has 125 roles unfilled, in a shortage hitting all levels.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBack to school: How parents are cutting uniform costsParents are turning to second-hand shops and Facebook groups to cut uniform costs.18 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandBack-to-school squeeze: From 'donations' to devices, parents count the costBack-to-school help is available for low-income families through Work and Income.17 Jan 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking' hammer attack leaves $25k damage at Hamilton primary school Melville Primary School said 30 windows were smashed with hammers.25 Dec 03:16 AM
PremiumPremiumEducationAuckland principal resigns one day before school ends after staff complaint letter Emma Tolmie had been on leave for the past two terms. 15 Dec 08:24 PM
AucklandParents win time in last ditch bid to keep childcare centre open - for nowThe daycare was due to shut next week but there's been a change of heart. 12 Dec 01:00 AM
Education'Could've saved a week of drama': Seymour on school head at centre of mouldy lunchesDavid Seymour says the principal should not have gone public before the probe.10 Dec 08:00 PM
ChristchurchInjured children return to Christchurch preschool after suffering chemical burns on slideFive preschoolers and two staff suffered chemical burns on a water slide.08 Dec 12:03 AM
New ZealandInside the new Sharks exhibition at the Auckland War Memorial MuseumTake a look inside the new Sharks exhibition at the Auckland War Memorial Museum. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Dec 09:18 PM
CrimeHelensville schools in lockdown after firearm incident, two people in custodyPolice were first called to a Kumeū address about 1.45pm.05 Dec 04:05 AM
EducationSchool at centre of mouldy lunch scandal launches own investigationThe findings are set to be released next week. 04 Dec 10:06 PM
New ZealandPrincipals quitting in droves as burnout, teacher shortages hit schoolsNearly 1000 principals have quit nationwide in just three years.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeymour labels principal at centre of mouldy school lunches a media 'frequent flyer'The principal has hit back saying the food is delivered daily and leftovers removed.01 Dec 07:52 PM
Christchurch'Totally unacceptable:' Mouldy school lunches served to Christchurch studentsPrincipal Peggy Burrows says teachers intervened after students began eating.01 Dec 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: Why NZ should pay attention to its quiet turnaroundOPINION: Eight in 10 secondary teachers say phone bans have improved focus.28 Nov 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPrivate school education: NZ’s most expensive & how much fees have jumpedA Herald analysis of leading independent schools shows just how fast fees are rising.28 Nov 04:00 PM
