BusinessBorrowers get refunds in $15m student loan errorMore than 150,000 student loan borrowers were affected by the error.11 Dec 08:31 PM
PremiumPoliticsFinal decision to scrap NCEA pushed out – why delay?The Government is seeking to replace the NCEA with a new qualification regime.11 Dec 04:00 AM
OpinionOpinion: NZ needs more entrepreneurs – will its new tertiary strategy reward real risk-takers?OPINION: New rules urge universities to create more innovators, founders and risk-takers.09 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrincipal defends $18.5k Queenstown trip as Auditor-General flags schools' travel spending09 Dec 06:00 AM
PremiumAuckland'Massive stress': Parents asked for more than $1800 in 'voluntary' school donations05 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandSeymour labels principal at centre of mouldy school lunches a media 'frequent flyer'01 Dec 07:52 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: Why NZ should pay attention to its quiet turnaroundOPINION: Eight in 10 secondary teachers say phone bans have improved focus.28 Nov 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPrivate school education: NZ’s most expensive & how much fees have jumpedA Herald analysis of leading independent schools shows just how fast fees are rising.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Bethlehem College Ōmokoroa primary school plannedThe primary school is expected to open by 2029, next door to the new preschool.27 Nov 07:35 PM
PoliticsPolitical panel: Education reforms, Lake Alice fallout & police shortagesNational vs Labour on education overhaul, Lake Alice error and police numbers. Video / Herald NowWatch27 Nov 06:02 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHow does your school rate? NCEA, UE results at every college - rankedOur interactive graph lets you check where your school sits in 2024 education data 27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNational touts education policiesPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Eduction Minister Erica Stanford say the results prove reforms will work. Video / RNZWatch25 Nov 02:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Bidders race to land $800m Christchurch prison expansion dealPlans for the expansion include 240 high-security beds in 160 cells.24 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why learning to be bored could be good for youOPINION: Phones have removed our ability to sit in our boredom and think.23 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandEx-GP linked to Kelston Boys' takeover embroiled in Mt Albert Grammar legal disputeControversial ex-doctor Rhys Cullen's in a bitter legal stoush with a top Auckland school.23 Nov 02:56 AM
New Zealand‘A huge honour’: Rotorua Dux award inspired by Māori trailblazerTrophy honouring scholar Mākereti Papakura won by student who aims to make a difference.21 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandThe Auckland college coup, the struck-off doctor, and the failed bid to gag the Herald'We sincerely hope no other school in NZ will have to experience it.'20 Nov 05:00 AM
EducationTeacher caught snorting 'white powder' off classroom desk at school Christmas partyThe teacher said it was the 'most stupid thing' he had ever done in his life.19 Nov 06:17 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: New Zealand 'going down the tubes' over school attendance problemOPINION: Nearly half of New Zealand's pupils failed to attend school regularly last term.19 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandAsbestos‑tainted Kmart product shuts some Bay of Plenty schoolsThe Ministry of Education has fielded more than 260 queries from schools.17 Nov 09:43 PM
New Zealand'Already on that waka': Numerous Hawke's Bay schools vow to keep Te Tiriti in classrooms'Our schools are already on that waka and paddling the right way.'17 Nov 09:13 PM
New ZealandMore than 20 education providers closed after asbestos found in play sandThe Ministry of Education has fielded over 260 queries from schools and childcare centres.17 Nov 03:09 AM
AucklandTaxpayers funding new charter school inspired by secretive Opus Dei groupThe 'Catholic ethos' school in Epsom will open near two existing Catholic primaries.15 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandFather thought he'd found a loophole to avoid paying son's school fees, now he's got a $6500 billThe school chased payment for the fees through the Disputes Tribunal - and won.07 Nov 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Teachers are leaving': Why maths curriculum changes have triggered an outcryCritics fear second reset won't improve learning but may demoralise students and teachers.07 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandWellington Girls' College allows most students to return to school after measles casesHealth NZ has cut the number of close contacts to prizewinners and staff.05 Nov 07:14 PM
Herald NOWReaction: Government to remove requirement for boards to give effect to Te Tiriti o WaitangiNZEI’s Ripeka Lessels on why understanding Te Tiriti should be at the heart of every classroom.Watch04 Nov 06:08 PM
KahuEducation leaders vow to uphold Te Tiriti despite Govt’s Treaty clause removalEducation Minister Erica Stanford says Treaty duties sit with the Crown.04 Nov 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionErica Stanford: Why I'm removing Treaty rules for schoolsOPINION: The move reverses a 2020 change.03 Nov 11:00 PM