LifestyleWhy we shouldn't stress about our children's academic successLucy Clark on why we shouldn't stress about our children's academic success - or lack of it.17 Feb 08:00 PM
LifestyleTeacher shames 5-year-old cancer survivorA substitute teacher in the US has been slammed after telling a young cancer survivor: "If you're bald, you won't be pretty."17 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandIndian students will leave church and NZNine Indian students who had been facing deportation have been offered a deal that would let them reapply for student visas after returning to India.17 Feb 02:39 AM
New ZealandIndian student vigil in final daysSupporters of Indian students who have taken sanctuary in an Auckland church to avoid deportation say the students' vigil is entering its final days.16 Feb 08:55 PM
OpinionBernadine Oliver-Kerby: In a bad spaceComment: New ways of teaching have some merits, but many flaws.16 Feb 07:59 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanChanges planned for journalism educationCOMMENT: AUT University says it is looking at developing journalism as a skill-set rather than a career prospect, John Drinnan writes.16 Feb 05:41 PM
OpinionHomespun anti-meth campaign neededCOMMENT: We need a return to the anti-drug movies of the 1930s as we fight a new danger destroying families and communities, writes Paul Charman.16 Feb 01:38 AM
New ZealandAttempted child abduction in AucklandAn Auckland schoolboy was approached by an unknown man in a white van yesterday, in what is suspected to be an attempted abduction.16 Feb 12:46 AM
LifestyleTeacher gets tattoos of students' namesA teacher has come up with a unique way to encourage students to strive for higher educational achievement.15 Feb 09:04 PM
New ZealandStalemate over Indian studentsChurch says students welcome for as long as they need sanctuary.15 Feb 08:43 PM
New ZealandPrincipal shortage at 'critical' levelsA "critical" need for trained principals has spurred a programme to give school leaders key skills for the job.15 Feb 05:47 AM
OpinionRachel SmalleyOh my God, give us knowledgeComment: It's a subject dear to the hearts of 84 per cent of the world's population. But here in New Zealand, religion is almost taboo, Rachel Smalley writes.14 Feb 05:20 PM
New ZealandFilm 'flipped a switch' for PapakuraA Herald film on a year in the life of Papakura High School has "flipped a switch" in the students' minds, says one of the film's star talents.14 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuState care abuse: Calls for inquiry growLabour, Greens, Maori Party add weight to call for inquiry into claims of abuse of children in state care.12 Feb 11:45 PM
New ZealandChurches plead: Let Indian students stayNew Zealand's most senior Catholic has appealed to fellow Catholic, Prime Minister Bill English, to reconsider plans to deport Indian 12 Feb 10:51 PM
New ZealandUnder the Bridge: Poor schools miss outRadical changes are needed to New Zealand's schooling model to stop the success of wealthy schools at the expense of the poor, education experts say.12 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleCan you do this Year 9 maths homework?A 13-year-old Auckland student came home with a maths puzzle that left his parents scratching their heads. Can you solve it?12 Feb 01:15 AM
New ZealandUnder The Bridge: It's about crimeIn Papakura, in Auckland's south, crime and gangs are a regular feature of many students' lives and can affect their education.11 Feb 10:01 PM
New Zealand'It doesn't mean we're a bad school'Students at Papakura High School are striving to change the community's perception of their school, one of the country's most disadvantaged.10 Feb 10:36 PM
EducationUnder The Bridge: 'They fly as high as anyone else'Learn more about The Rising Foundation, a charity helping students from schools like those in Under The Bridge, the Herald's documentary project.09 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandUnder The Bridge: A sense of hopePapakura High School has a falling roll, and as far as results go, it's among the worst schools in the country. But there is hope.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLittle appeals against deporting studentsLabour leader will make a last-ditch appeal to the Government not to deport a group of Indian students over fraudulent documents submitted by their immigration agents.09 Feb 03:11 AM
New ZealandDon't just speak English, teachers toldTeachers have been told to encourage children to speak their first languages in their first few years of education, rather than sticking solely to English.09 Feb 12:32 AM
New Zealand'What I'm seeing is a frightening disparity'In this video, school staff including principal John Rohs discuss the impact of a variety of social issues on the students.08 Feb 10:12 PM
New ZealandUnder The Bridge: Battling the OddsAt the edge of the city and margins of society, a school is fighting back.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandStudent scores 100 per cent in examJoanna Li scored a perfect 40 out of 40 in her scholarship history exam - despite taking it a year early.08 Feb 07:32 AM
New ZealandAcademics slam 'double-standard' on IsraelKiwi conflict resolution experts have slammed the country's "dangerous double standard" on the Israel-Palestine problem.08 Feb 04:35 AM
New ZealandUnder The Bridge: Behind the scenesA team of journalists spent a year inside one of the country's most underprivileged schools filming the <i>Herald's</i> first long-form documentary.07 Feb 08:54 PM
New ZealandUnder The Bridge: Part 1 - Ghost SchoolThree students are completing their final year at the beleaguered Papakura High School.07 Feb 08:33 PM
KahuHigher pass rates for 'too hard' examPass rates for the controversial MCAT exam, which reduced some students to tears, are higher than previous years.07 Feb 08:22 PM
New ZealandScholarship results released todayAnxious wait over for 7500 top students who will get their scholarship results today.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: The school that's fighting backAt the edge of the city and the margins of society a school and its students are battling for a brighter future. This is the story of a year inside their world.07 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandTeacher 'remorseful' after snappingA teacher who held a student against a wall while yelling and swearing, says she's deeply remorseful and wants to be allowed to continue teaching.07 Feb 02:11 AM
New ZealandHerald's film debut goes live todayUnder The Bridge marks the New Zealand Herald's first foray into long-form documentary making.06 Feb 04:00 PM
