New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Tom Phillips injunction, FBI hunt for Kirk's killerNZ Herald Morning News Update | Tom Phillips injunction, FBI hunt for Kirk's killer. Erica Stanford delivers an education update as the airport gears up for summer. Video / NZHWatch11 Sep 06:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionUnder pressure: Early childhood services warn millions needed to keep doors openUK has pledged £500m for family hubs; Barnardos wants NZ to follow suit.11 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsErica Stanford reveals new secondary school subjectsThe Government has unveiled new secondary school subjects on offer as part of a refresh of the national curriculum. Video / Alyse WrightWatch10 Sep 11:50 PM
New ZealandNorthland College first state school to seek charter statusNgāpuhi iwi will sponsor the school, providing cultural and governance support.07 Sep 11:55 PM
New Zealand'Beating heart of the school': Dog brings comfort and care to students With Sapphire, no words are needed, just connection.03 Sep 06:00 PM
Education'Crisis point': Fears as NZ lags in language learning for studentsLanguage learning at a crisis point.31 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandTragic drowning gives autistic teen new impetus for anti-bullying talksSantos Cachay, 16, lost his father earlier this month when he drowned while fishing.31 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEx-pupils claim predator teacher used 'two-way mirror'Minister seeks urgent briefing from Teaching Council and review of vetting practices. 30 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Where are these kids going to go?’: Schools fear being swamped under Akl high-rise planSchools don't want to be left dumping prefab classrooms on sports ovals, principals say.28 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleEx-All Black, OnlyFans star criticise sex ed cuts amid rise in harmful behaviours'Our young people aren't choosing to be misinformed around sex.'28 Aug 07:25 AM
New ZealandParents say schools getting opening hours wrong for yearsSome primary schools added days on after realising they had misinterpreted the rules.26 Aug 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGrade inflation? Report reveals surge in uni A-grades despite students 'performing worse' Half of all Auckland University grades in 2020 were As.25 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt warned Te Pūkenga de-merger would lead to more people on Jobseeker for longerAdvice suggested fewer people on a Jobseeker benefit would move into study.25 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'150 clicks by the end of the straight': School speed limit changes in spotlight in TararuaSharon Cameron says she's welcoming consultation on proposed speed limit changes.20 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTeacher jailed for abuse; Clean Slate Act hid past convictions from schoolsPolice warned man should not be alone with children a decade before he abused nine girls. 20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceNation of Debt: 'I'm scared of opening IRD letters' – expat Kiwi on his ballooning student loan debtThree-quarters of overseas borrowers are behind on repayments.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSecondary teachers strike over 1% pay rise offerStriking teachers called the Government's 1% pay rise 'in real terms a pay cut' and said conditions they asked for in negotiations had been 'completely ignored'.Watch19 Aug 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDamning NZ maths and writing results reveal new detail about gender, ethnic and rich-poor gapsThe Year 8 maths divide: 81% of poorer students are more than a year behind.19 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsStanford launches new writing strategy at Brooklyn SchoolEducation Minister Erica Stanford visits Brooklyn School where she launched the new "Writing Action Plan." Video / Mark MitchellWatch19 Aug 02:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPatrick Walsh: Axing of NCEA needs to proceed with cautionOPINION: NCEA's architects aimed to fix systemic issues in school qualifications.18 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducation'Privilege is not a dirty word': What will private schools be spending extra government money on?St Cuthbert's College will receive an estimated $1.6m subsidy.15 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJames Bentley: Why NCEA overhaul falls shortOPINION: A top headmaster says theoverhaul is not the bold reset many believed was coming.14 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: NZ cities face talent drain as young workers prioritise lifestyle, flexibilityOPINION: Workplaces are making changes for younger workers, why aren't our cities?13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why NCEA's demise is a lesson in failed educational policyOPINION: New Zealand should not have persisted with a flawed scheme for so long.13 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisDerek ChengThe danger of overcorrection: Who will fall through the gaps if the NCEA overhaul goes awry?The Herald walks you through the key details yet to be determined in the new proposal.12 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt warned of risks to breaking up polytech merger: 'Similar, if not worse' financialsA paper said the proposed future appears to be similar, if not worse.12 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsLabour MP has 'learned a lot' from NCEA emails affair – HipkinsHe hopes 'political point-scoring' doesn't stop future bipartisan work.10 Aug 12:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Stanford is a standout in a Government struggling to turn things aroundOPINION: Erica Stanford is being discussed as a possible leadership replacement for Luxon.09 Aug 05:00 PM
Politics'Made it clear': Hipkins told Prime she should have responded to NCEA briefing offersThe Labour MP acknowledges she could have replied earlier to the Education Minister.08 Aug 02:36 AM
PoliticsRevealed: Labour didn't respond, declined offers for NCEA briefingsLabour only contacted minister a little over a week before the changes were announced.07 Aug 07:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Staffing crisis': Schools roster students home amid teacher shortagesStaff sickness, leave, and a lack of relief teachers have put schools in a difficult spot.07 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsEmails show Labour didn't respond, declined offers for briefings on NCEAEducation Minister Erica Stanford tried to get Labour up to speed on the change process. Video / Mark MitchellWatch07 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: PM and Education Minister front media during school visitThe stand-up comes days after a radical NCEA announcement. 07 Aug 02:30 AM
Herald NOWSocial Investment Fund to focus on children with complex needsHead of Government's Social Investment Agency Andrew Coster talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge.Watch06 Aug 08:29 PM