PremiumPremiumBasketball‘Run out of stadiums’: Court shortage leaves North Shore kids’ basketball in crisisAbout 10,000 fixtures are forced across eight North Shore venues.28 Mar 06:27 PM
New Zealand‘Why not me?’: Mum of seven pursues dream to retrain as mechanicMāori and Pasifika student numbers at MIT and Unitec are rising.28 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Why NZ must move beyond grievance to find common groundThe trust index has fallen to 47%, below the global average of 56%.27 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandGovt’s surprise move on national testing system stuns principalsThere are concerns the new test might be developed by a foreign company.19 Mar 07:11 PM
TalanoaWhy Polyfest’s milestone year is a poignant tribute to Samoan matriarchPolyfest began in 1976 with four schools; now 75 schools will participate.18 Mar 08:30 PM
New Zealand‘Perversion of academic freedom’: Seymour slams Auckland Uni Te Tiriti courseThe university has defended the courses, saying they are relevant to studies.13 Mar 08:21 PM
KahuWhy new Māori student centre sparks debate among politiciansThe centre offers tikanga-based care and kaupapa Māori wellbeing initiatives.13 Mar 07:17 PM
OpinionOpinion: You don’t fix an education system by tearing it apartOPINION: The thing is not all children learn in the same way.13 Mar 04:00 PM
Education'Worries right from the start': Former school lunch contractor ready to step inLibelle liquidation sparks calls for change in school lunch programme.11 Mar 05:28 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceChristopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceWatch10 Mar 12:35 AM
New ZealandState-integrated school’s optional $10,000 fee shocks parentThe fee for day students nearly doubled from $5585 since 2020.09 Mar 08:13 PM
New Zealand‘Very gutless’: Fury as daycare evicted after 44 yearsThe centre has 10 months to find a new home to avoid permanent closure.05 Mar 10:39 PM
New ZealandTeacher disguised himself, swapped drugs for oral sex with studentThe girl didn't realise it was her teacher as his face was partially covered.04 Mar 08:58 PM
New Zealand‘Equity crisis’: Principals urge end to NCEA reading and maths testsOver half of students from low-income schools failed the reading and writing tests.02 Mar 06:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe cost of a private school education: NZ’s most expensive & how much fees have jumpedA Herald analysis of 20 leading independent schools' fees.02 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeEx-Catholic teacher’s 40th sex abuse conviction emerges as another victim steps forwardThe former Marist Brother has already been sentenced three times for preying on children.02 Mar 05:29 AM
New ZealandOne man’s $300k mission to restore decaying yacht involved in tragic race'My memory of that yacht is spending all our holidays on her'.01 Mar 02:00 AM
SportAuckland Uni aims to host All Blacks at $320m sports centreThe state-of-the-art complex features Olympic gym gear and an indoor arena.01 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘We’ve had no one apply’: Teacher shortage hits regionThe Bay could be short of 180 primary school teachers in 2025, according to projections.28 Feb 06:15 PM
New Zealand'Left in the dark': Waikato college parents blast school over threat closure'These kids were really scared.'28 Feb 04:30 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins speaks to mediaChris Hipkins speaks to the mediaWatch27 Feb 09:12 PM
New ZealandHauraki Plains College receives second threat, school closed todayThe first threat came yesterday morning. Last night, there was another one.27 Feb 06:49 PM
New ZealandThreat made to Hauraki Plains College, young person questioned by police Police say there’s no ongoing concern, and they’re not seeking anyone else.27 Feb 02:22 AM
Education‘Cost-saving’ lunch scheme under fire: Principals urge acting PM to return to old systemPrincipals list issues like small portions, late deliveries, and burned and unsealed food.27 Feb 12:10 AM
New ZealandAre private schools better than public schools in New Zealand?The judge ruled in favour of St Cuthbert’s, citing its support for learning disabilities.26 Feb 10:39 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: David Seymour makes announcement on charter schoolsAssociate Minister of Education David Seymour announced today that round two of the charter school application process is open.Watch26 Feb 12:34 AM
EducationEleven days of butter chicken: Principals report more problems with school lunchesSchools meet with catering area manager, but still no clear solutions to lunch issues.25 Feb 07:04 PM
KahuHow a $48.7m boost is shaping the future of kapa hakaFinance Minister Nicola Willis received a rock star welcome at Te Matatini's opening day.25 Feb 05:31 AM
New ZealandNutritionist finds list of issues with school lunch programmeIssues such as wastage and meal quality in schools were raised.24 Feb 05:58 AM
Education‘It’s pretty bad, I hate it’: Hundreds of school lunches going uneatenComplaints and concerns about the Government's revamped school lunch programme continue.21 Feb 07:06 AM
New ZealandProp to publisher: Former rep rugby captain’s journey to writing kids' booksWriting heartfelt children's books is a new passion for the former rugby hardman.15 Feb 04:00 PM
EducationSchool lunch provider admits halal meals ‘friendly’ but not certifiedLunch provider Compass admits halal meals it delivers to schools are not halal certified.14 Feb 05:54 AM
New ZealandNearly a third of schools receiving free lunches send complaints, queries to ministry'We had a great system before ... it was just great and now we’ve got this.'13 Feb 06:35 PM
New Zealand‘Absolute shambles’: English curriculum turmoil as teachers back outConcerns included complex content and unrealistic expectations for teachers.12 Feb 08:54 PM
