EducationCall for mandatory child protection training for teachersTeachers are in prime position to notice signs of child abuse.30 Dec 01:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSummer reads: NCEA results, school fees and system failures - the year in educationA look back at some of the biggest education stories of 2024.27 Dec 04:00 PM
EducationPolytechs could go up for sale when Te Pūkenga is disestablishedIn a surprise move, the sale of polytechnics will be on the table.20 Dec 04:47 AM
KahuProfessor Meihana Durie appointed Tumuaki of Te Wānanga o RaukawaOver the years, he has held influential roles.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand men main reason for bad slump in literacy, numeracy testAnd an educator says she is not surprised.11 Dec 04:20 AM
New ZealandEx-rugby player fired from teaching job over misconduct allegations to return to workCommissioner's decision puts teacher’s ‘mana ahead of the law’, former board leader says.07 Dec 03:54 AM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Māori honey helps keep kura kids mightyReporter Kane-John is interviewing his mates at Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Whare Aroha o Te Hūmārie, where a local honey-maker is helping to keep the tamariki healthy and strong.Watch02 Dec 06:29 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHow does your school rate? Latest NCEA, University Entrance results at every college rankedWhere does your school rank? Which ones stand out, and why?01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrench investors concerned with CRL costs as Labour meet in Christchuch | NZ Herald News UpdateFrench investors are reportedly worried about time and cost blowouts on Auckland's City Rail Link project. The Waikato River is safe again from extreme arsenic levels. V/ NZ HeraldWatch29 Nov 07:12 PM
New Zealand'Mindless vandalism': Window smashing spree hits Auckland schoolsSeveral schools have had their windows smashed and vehicles damaged in recent days.29 Nov 04:10 AM
New ZealandEx-boarding school staff member in court on historical sex offences involving studentsThe alleged offending happened more than 20 years ago, police say. 28 Nov 10:40 PM
Education'It is actually a crisis': School principals warn of staffing shortageSchools struggle to fill positions amid rising student numbers.28 Nov 05:45 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhat’s wrong with our schools? New report paints bleak picture of a system standing stillNew report asks: What should the role of a school be in modern NZ?27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool replaces bell with musicWarkworth Primary School has replaced its traditional bell with music to signal the start and end of classes.Watch27 Nov 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: NCEA, truancy, Covid - problems pile up for schoolsThe Education Minister needs to help students, parents and teachers.26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationSome schools won't have resources to teach new maths curriculum in time for Term 1The Ministry of Education says there has been "high demand" for the new resources.25 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandUniversities face high demand for degrees in artificial intelligenceThere has been an increase in student interest from fields outside computer science.25 Nov 04:00 PM
EducationCOVID-19 still impacting secondary school studentsThe Education Hub founder Dr Nina Hood talks to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking about the impact COVID-19 has had on secondary school students.Watch25 Nov 01:24 AM
Education'Not being seen': Severely disabled kids lose teacher aide hoursParents and principals angered as disabled kids lose vital aide hours in Auckland.20 Nov 08:42 PM
New ZealandFresh sex abuse claims against ex-staffer at Christchurch boarding school Investigations remain ongoing to determine if there is any further offending, police said.20 Nov 07:23 PM
New ZealandYoung hero gets the surprise of her lifeReporter Teia is on a secret mission at Te Rapa Primary School, where one super awesome kid’s good deeds have caught the attention of an international charity foundation!Watch19 Nov 04:00 PM
EducationAustralian state luring Kiwi ECE teachers with $55,000 incentivesVictoria Government is targeting New Zealand early childhood teachers to move.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandIs this the nation's most diverse school?Hamilton's Knighton Normal School teaches 75 ethnicities and has a roll of 730.10 Nov 08:32 PM
New ZealandCollege's haka echoes across the Great WallKāpiti College's kapa haka group performed on the Great Wall of China. Video / Kāpiti CollegeWatch08 Nov 02:04 AM
EducationDr Chris Knox solves a tricky NCEA maths problemNZ Herald head of data journalism Dr Chris Knox solves a tricky NCEA level 2 maths problem. Video / Mark MitchellWatch08 Nov 12:35 AM
New Zealand'Students were flummoxed': Elite girls school complains over NCEA maths, biology examsDepartment heads say the questions confused teachers, as well as students.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWho is getting into medical school? New study sounds alarm over diversificationAffirmative action policies have had less success in lifting enrolments of poorer students07 Nov 04:00 PM
Education'Impossible to pass': Tears as top students struggle with NCEA examsEven excellence students who had studied hard felt deflated after the exams.06 Nov 04:00 PM
Education'Running a blitz': School takes aim at students who sleep lateSchool is cracking down on students who sleep-in after 85 children were late in one day.06 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi teacher accused of sexually assaulting six students is fighting extradition from UKAllegations - raised after former student’s suicide - relate to a former Murupara teacher.05 Nov 08:37 AM
EducationEducation minister announces trial of 'intensive' maths programmeEducation Minister Erica Stanford announcing the Government will trial a new “intensive” mathematics programme during term one and two next year. Video / Mark MitchellWatch04 Nov 04:47 AM
Education‘Invisible’ students: Inquiry call over correspondence school Te KuraStaff worried about a 'disturbing' rise in student 'disengagement'.28 Oct 08:43 PM
EducationEarthquake risks close Wellington college buildingsStudents are asked to work from home on Tuesday due to a severe classroom shortage.26 Oct 04:12 AM
EducationWestlake Boys High School students perform emotional haka for departing principalDavid Ferguson is leaving the school after nearly 15 years as headmaster. Students performed the school's haka for him at his final full assembly yesterday. Video / SuppliedWatch25 Oct 09:39 PM
