EducationSchool under fire for sending deadly carcinogen to science studentsChemicals banned in most schools were sent to homes of teenagers in plastic bags.02 Nov 10:45 PM
New ZealandKing's College historical sexual offending allegations investigated by policeDetectives have already spoken to several former students of the Auckland private school.02 Nov 03:28 AM
New ZealandAnxiety in public service, literacy support down and Guy Fawkes pet plan| Focus Morning Bulletin November 2, 2023Half a million ballots uncounted - Luxon may need NZ First, 30% drop in literacy support via Reading Recovery in last 3 years and owners are being urged to have a pet plan as Guy Fawkes rolls around. Video / NZ Herald / AP / GettyWatch01 Nov 07:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland school tries to suppress link to child sex abuse image caseThe former deputy principal had child abuse and bestiality images.30 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandLeaflet opposing Auckland school's pronoun policy dropped into letterboxesThe mother said it was leaflets like this that harmed children.25 Oct 04:48 AM
Education'Westlake legend' killed during yacht race just weeks away from retiring from teaching"School won't be the same without him," Westlake Boys' principal tells students.23 Oct 05:19 AM
Crime'Your heart is so rotten': Victims, parents confront teacher who made hundreds of illicit videosMalcolm Ross Davidson pleaded guilty to nearly 200 individual charges.13 Oct 12:55 AM
New ZealandFocus: Party policy summary - EducationNZ Herald Focus breaks down the main political parties' major policies - compiling all you need to know. In the fourth of our limited series, we look at what could be done for our education sector. Video / NZ Herald / GettyWatch11 Oct 10:40 PM
BusinessEntrepreneur's $1.2m donation sees Auckland students visit Silicon ValleyAuckland University Business School students visit Allbirds, Silicon Valley giants after entrepreneur Tony Falkenstein's $1.2m donation. Video / University of AucklandWatch01 Oct 01:23 AM
New ZealandEx-King's College teacher jailed for historical child sex abuse; call for NZ victimsThe school is promising support and co-operation in any future police probe.29 Sep 03:38 AM
PoliticsInform your vote - our sliding education levels and how political parties plan to lift themConcerns over gaps in the next generation of workers has employers worried.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Te Kuiti kid harnesses the power of the mullet to support mental health It’s tough to know what to do when you’re being bullied, but for one kid the answer is fundraising! Kea Kids News reporter Phoebe interviews 10-year-old Jaxon and his friends about joining the Blonde Mullet Brigade and raising money for other bullied kids. Video / Kea Kids NewsWatch28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool drop-out 'crisis': Kids as young as 12 leaving school in search of work'We’re really heading toward a significant crisis event.'25 Sep 06:23 PM
Education'Too valuable to lose' - ACC cuts funding for programme protecting preschoolers from sexual abuseThe safety course has run for 28 years and taught more than 17,000 children.20 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionCan National improve reading and writing in schools with new policy?OPINION: National Party has vowed to shake up how children are taught to read and write.18 Sep 11:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWho teaches the teachers? New report looks at the failings of training in NZ"You’re teaching content knowledge, but it’s the first thing to drop."13 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlice Wilson: No child should be left out in the cold on literacyOPINION: Our education system is unwilling to move with science on reading.11 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: Christopher Luxon and the truth about schoolsOPINION: Schools have enough problems without having to deal with politicians' bad data.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: National Party makes education policy announcementNational leader Christopher Luxon announced the party's Structured Literacy policy at a school in Tauranga. Video / NZ HeraldWatch08 Sep 03:09 AM
New ZealandDoes an education crisis really exist in NZ?Education researchers are divided over the state of the school system.05 Sep 12:22 AM
KahuUniversities reluctant to set parity deadlines for Māori and Pasifika studentsThe Tertiary Education Commission has been trying for years to improve their education.31 Aug 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: The potential impact of financial literacy in schools for NZ’s indebted populationOPINION: Exposing students to the 'how to' of financial literacy may not be enough.30 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam Rutherford: Get politicians out of our schoolsOPINION: The solutions are already known and don't include trivial sloganeering.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHuge truancy numbers due to 'Covid, distrust in Govt and anxiety''Students threaten self-harm to stop their parents from sending them to school.'27 Aug 06:37 PM
PoliticsGovt to legislate consistent maths, reading and writing teaching in schoolsThe new model would become compulsory from 2026.20 Aug 10:04 PM
New ZealandTop Auckland schools on high alert after man attempts to lure young girls into carParents are being urged to remind their children about the dangers of strangers.16 Aug 06:00 AM
LifestyleConsent, identity and sexuality: Sex education in schools 'vital' for studentsParents want to work with schools to educate their children about relationships and sex.10 Aug 09:53 PM
New ZealandScammers strike, mushroom mystery and cold blast sets in | Focus Morning Bulletin August 10, 2023A Whanganui mum has lost $350,000 to scammers, the plot thickens in the Australia mushroom poisoning case and temperatures plunge as a cold blast sets in. Video / NZ Herald / GettyWatch09 Aug 07:26 PM
PoliticsNational vows to ban phone use at schools in bid to turn achievement aroundSchools would be able to decide penalties for students who didn't comply.08 Aug 07:25 PM
CrimePrison for school principal who sexually abused studentA jury found the former educator guilty of child molestation in December.04 Aug 12:33 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate objectionable material sent to Auckland school studentsA disturbing email was sent to Rosehill College students on their school accounts.02 Aug 02:22 AM
New ZealandGovt offers historic teacher pay rise in $4.4 billion packageAn arbitration panel recommended a 14.5 per cent increase.02 Aug 01:46 AM
New Zealand'Disturbing' explicit email with graphic images sent to school studentsThe graphic message was sent directly to students on their school email accounts.31 Jul 08:43 PM
Politics'Very big price tag': PM responds to recommended 14.5pc pay rise for teachers'That’s not the sort of money you find down the back of the couch.'31 Jul 07:10 PM
