PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow schools can still ask parents for cash and get Govt grantThe Govt has no plan to exempt anything other than camps from its school donations grant.31 Jul 06:09 AM
New ZealandSour welcome: 1776 new teachers underpaidMinistry of Education appears to have breached minimum wage law for 1776 teachers.31 Jul 05:17 AM
New ZealandWalking to school: Under 8s need parents alongside, says road safety advocate"It's been a long held tradition and for tens of years that we all walk to school."30 Jul 10:03 PM
New ZealandVic Uni approves new names for first major sub-brands'Name change by stealth' accusations have fallen on deaf ears.30 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandPrincipals call 'day of action' on August 9Principals want parents and children to wear green in a show of support.29 Jul 02:39 AM
New ZealandWoman in court charged with unlawful sexual connection with minorsA 37-year-old woman appeared at Blenheim District Court this morning.28 Jul 10:55 PM
New ZealandCastlecliff children's coastal plantings warm the heartGrowing dunes, growing plants, growing kids. Made with funding from NZ On Air.28 Jul 04:27 AM
Education'Don't even think about reading out a poem': Mount teacher signs off in her own wordsA memorial service honouring Joanne Rye-McGregor will be held tomorrow at Mount College.27 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleIs this New Zealand's most gifted child?While most of his peers were still considering university, Tristan Pang was graduating.26 Jul 07:00 PM
CrimeNorthland news in brief: Marsden Cove next stage opensNews briefs from across Northland.26 Jul 06:30 PM
SportTop Auckland rugby school rebuked over student 'exploitation'Takapuna Grammar told to stop practice of letting rugby players live with staff.26 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandArchives NZ privacy hole known for years and not fixedArchives NZ privacy hole known for years but left open for the Herald to walk through.26 Jul 06:11 AM
New ZealandKindergarten teachers agree to $75m pay dealThe offer puts kindy teachers on equal footing with primary and high-school educators.26 Jul 01:20 AM
New ZealandPrincipals question learning support policy funds, timeframesThe policy will see 600 new learning support staff start in schools next year.26 Jul 01:07 AM
WorldThis couple has been homeless and jobless. They've now finally graduated togetherThe couple, aged 40 and 33, overcame huge obstacles to get an education later in life.25 Jul 09:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhistleblower says Archives NZ privacy breach known for yearsInvestigation: Files were public for years and the government knew, says whistleblower.25 Jul 07:00 PM
EducationNew classroom block opened at Kerikeri PrimaryThe $1.179m project has space for up to five classes in two modern learning spaces.25 Jul 01:00 AM
New ZealandSleepy Ōhinewai welcomes Sleepyhead homesŌhinewai School has space for new classrooms to share paddock with alpacas.24 Jul 05:00 PM
EducationCeremony acknowledges Training For You student successStudents studying healthcare, working with children and literacy and numeracy graduated.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeasles: 'Send them home,' schools toldSeventy new measles cases over school holidays force urgent measures.21 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGoing bush without phones boosts creativityCutting all media access boosts boys' creative thinking and self-esteem.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchool and director lose secrecy fight over unapproved enrolments, false claimsThe school was taken to court over the unapproved enrolment of international students.19 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandThree people allegedly trying to rort fees-free scheme face prosecutionThe Tertiary Education Commission was investigating 50 cases of false declarations.18 Jul 10:30 PM
New ZealandRevealed: The birth dates that lead to better school marksYour birthday may influence how well you do in high school.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKindy teachers' union to vote on new $75m pay offerSome kindergarten teachers could get an 18.5 per cent pay hike if they accept offer.16 Jul 04:58 AM
New ZealandLater birthdays 'boost NCEA pass rates'Every extra month at school in Years 0 and 1 increases your chances of getting NCEA.16 Jul 01:40 AM
New ZealandSlip-ups force three school election rerunsThree schools forced to hold board elections again.15 Jul 05:10 AM
New ZealandGovt policy on parent donations for school camps: OK for some, not OK for othersThe Govt wants to give $150 per student to decile 1-7 schools that axe parent donations.12 Jul 02:35 AM
Freight and logisticsIan McKelvie: Inconsistent government has created confusion and uncertaintyWe're a small country, a long way from many of our markets. We must be competitive.11 Jul 12:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWesley College school ball pat-down illegal, says security firmSecurity firm says guards have no legal right to carry out an intrusive search.11 Jul 12:30 AM
New ZealandParents, students angry after Govt scraps unpaid NCEA feesMany Kiwis believe struggling parents should receive a refund as well.10 Jul 07:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTeachers behaving badly: Child educators struck off over sex crimesMore than 20 child educators struck off across NZ in past five years for sex offending.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTens of thousands get NCEA in fee wipeAbout 150,000 students with unpaid school fees have been given withheld NCEA credits.09 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSchool ball patdown 'feels like they violated my daughter'A 17-year-old was told to lift her dress up so high her underwear was exposed.09 Jul 05:00 PM
