New ZealandOtago Uni internationally recognisedOtago University's Dental School has been recognised as among the top 10 in the world.28 Apr 09:36 PM
New ZealandIsis doctor failed at OtagoAn Australian doctor branded the "new face" of Isis tried to get into medical school in New Zealand, but failed after a year and left the country.27 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchools fail on foreign languagesNearly half of Kiwis who want schoolchildren to learn a foreign language pick Chinese as the language to learn, according to a survey.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandConfucius is top with St Peter's studentsConfucius is being credited for the growth in popularity of Mandarin learning at a top Auckland Catholic boys' school.26 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Baby needs at odds with older tots' learningOur investigation of early childhood education last week found a problem that invites an obvious solution.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFewer pupils learn languagesThe percentage of students learning a second language in New Zealand secondary schools has dropped to its lowest in over 80 years.25 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCambodian girl studies under Kiwi ‘mums’A Cambodian girl who grew up in an orphanage supported by a NZ school is now spending a year at the college that helped give her a home.25 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRight care isn't child's playIt's 11am on a Thursday at Mt Albert Playcentre and a toddler has just covered most of herself in red paint.23 Apr 11:29 PM
New ZealandBoy got sick to avoid daycareHine felt the centre was not a good fit for her son, and that they didn't understand her culture. Her boy would cry every day when she dropped him off.22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRadical reform at Auckland schoolsThousands of students in Auckland suburbs including Ellerslie and Te Atatu will be part of a radical education reform that aims to spread the best teaching.22 Apr 01:41 AM
New ZealandEarly childhood teacher ready to quit"Some days we are so busy that we can't change nappies for two hours" - what working in an understaffed, poorly-managed early childhood centre is like.21 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandSelling NZ as uni destinationSteven Joyce has begun a 10-day visit to South America to try to drum up more interest in New Zealand as a study destination.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandEducating our kids: Calls for inquiryCalls for an inquiry into the quality of early childhood education have been met with support from opposition parties, but the Government says it isn't warranted.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandUnion calls for early ed inquiryA teachers' union called for an inquiry into the quality of early childhood education in the wake of a series of <i>Herald</i> stories.21 Apr 12:09 AM
New ZealandSinging star Lizzie Marvelly to graduate this weekSinger-songwriter Lizzie Marvelly is singing at Massey University’s graduation ceremonies on Auckland’s North Shore today.20 Apr 10:59 PM
New ZealandDaycares: Profit before careEducators fear profits are coming before kids as the number of commercial operators entering the early childhood market continues to grow.20 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionIs NZ childcare up to scratch?A Herald investigation has found there were 150 services reviewed by the ERO in 2014 alone that required "further development" or had to have a supplementary review. Is NZ childcare up to scratch?20 Apr 01:11 AM
New ZealandHow are your kids cared for?A Herald investigation reveals: Children in early childhood education may have been placed at risk of developmental damage.19 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessAuckland Museum seizes imaginationUrbanlife participants go behind-the-scenes and gain practical training and work experience through a series of back-of-house tours and creative workshops.17 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleBarred for being too gingerA naturally redheaded school pupil has been barred from classes in the north of England for being too ginger.16 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessPair to speed up scientific publishingFrustrated by the glacial pace of academic research, Daniel Johnston and Andrew Preston decided to propel scientific publishing into the 21st century.15 Apr 05:30 PM
BusinessYoungsters' chance to learn codingThe recently dubbed high-tech capital of New Zealand, Wellington, is hosting free coding courses at libraries around the region this week to promote coding in schools.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAct Party hopeful over charter schoolsMore charter schools will be opened next year if Act Party leader David Seymour's "quiet confidence" is warranted.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchools get $244m boostA $244 million package to build seven new schools and expand four existing ones is a "disappointing" Budget announcement, says Labour.14 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleHow to teach kids conversation skillsHow to have a meaningful, impactful conversation is so necessary for any social setting. While those skills don't come naturally to most kids, they can be taught.13 Apr 02:15 AM
OpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: School good storage for kidsPrimary schools are massive child storage lockers. They keep your kids housed, happy and out of harm's way all day so you can go to work or play golf, writes Matt Heath.12 Apr 10:25 PM
ConstructionMassey's $130m innovation hubMassey University is planning to spend more than $130 million in the next year to double the student capacity of its Albany campus.12 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMed students study hard - at the moviesSlouching on the sofa watching movies often isn't the best way to get study done, but for medical students, a trip to the DVD store can be good for grades.12 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPoorer schools defend UE lullPrincipals at poorer schools have defended the huge drop-off in the number of students gaining UE, rejecting accusations they push students into "soft" subjects.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandDedication drives up achievementStudents at a Bay of Plenty high school were so determined to pass NCEA they stayed after hours, and during the holidays to make it through.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Worst school' top performerNCEA: Who wins, who loses? Our interactive will show you how your child's school has fared.08 Apr 05:00 PM
