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
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
PoliticsPolitical panel: Education reforms, Lake Alice fallout & police shortagesNational vs Labour on education overhaul, Lake Alice error and police numbers. Video / Herald NowWatch27 Nov 06:02 PM
New ZealandDrivers to slow to 30km/h as new school highway speed zones activatedWoodhill, Ngātaki, Oruaiti and five other schools will see new limits from this week.23 Nov 11:53 PM
AucklandParents ‘devastated’ after Auckland teacher dies in Fiji snorkelling tragedyStudents remembered him as the teacher who made maths fun and accessible.22 Nov 02:49 AM
EducationEast Auckland school mourns principal’s death after cancer battleHe led Pakūranga College from 2009 until his retirement in early 2024.20 Nov 04:00 PM
AucklandBeloved Auckland high school teacher dies in diving accidentKevin Hu is being credited for making maths 'accessible and fun' for students.19 Nov 11:00 PM
EducationTeacher caught snorting 'white powder' off classroom desk at school Christmas partyThe teacher said it was the 'most stupid thing' he had ever done in his life.19 Nov 06:17 AM
New ZealandNZ's oldest school dumps board as independent review launched amid student safety concernsA violent incident involving more than 30 Wesley College boarders was recently revealed.17 Nov 09:27 PM
New ZealandNearly 250 schools raise safety fears after play sand asbestos recallSome NZ schools are closed this week while they undergo contamination testing.16 Nov 09:46 PM
New ZealandSchools, preschools close after sand recalled over asbestos fearsSeven schools and early learning centres have closed over possible exposure.14 Nov 02:30 AM
BusinessKami co-founders win EY Entrepreneur of the YearThe ed-tech company also won the tech and emerging industries categories.13 Nov 04:00 PM
