New ZealandNew NCEA plan, tight deadline: What the overhaul leaves teachers still askingPPTA president Chris Abercrombie is with The Front Page to dive into the detail, or lack thereof.Watch26 Mar 03:55 AM
Education'We need a plan now': Ministry weighs remote learning as fuel crisis deepensUnions met ministry officials today as remote and hybrid-learning plans are scoped.24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumEducationMajor NZ university forces students back to in-person exams to curb AI cheatingThe change is partly driven by fears students are using AI tools to cheat online.23 Mar 04:18 PM
New ZealandInside the growing trend of therapy dogs in the classroomGolden retriever Goose now works weekly in a shared counselling space.22 Mar 06:14 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris Abercrombie: New school qualifications system must be launched as whole package OPINION: The PPTA wants firm plans for vocational study and Year 11 leavers.22 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's ridiculous': Why schools say the teacher shortage is worse than Govt admitsOfficial data shows 835 teaching vacancies nationwide, most of them fulltime.05 Mar 04:00 PM
EducationUnion wants teacher aide in every classroom to support student learningThe teacher aide plan would cost an estimated $300m-$500m a year to run.02 Mar 04:00 PM
AucklandNorthcote College reveals cause of fire that destroyed heritage pavilionThe February 20 blaze gutted the college’s oldest building.02 Mar 02:37 AM
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
CrimeIdentity finally revealed for female teacher who groomed 11yo studentShe sent the boy nudes, encouraged him to ask her out, and spent the night with him. 19 Feb 04:00 PM
EducationComplaints after crowded school bus repeatedly leaves 13-year-old stranded at stopAuckland Transport will trial an extra afternoon service this week.16 Feb 08:20 PM
EducationStatutory manager steps in to take over board at South Auckland primaryThe manager will control Pukekohe North School's finances and staffing.12 Feb 09:47 PM
Politics'Racist' and 'pathetic': Backlash as Govt drops te reo from school lunch scheme nameThe programme was formerly called Ka Ora, Ka Ako Healthy School Lunches.12 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
