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
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Who’s at fault on school lunches?OPINON: An attitude of ingratitude has poisoned the school lunch rollout. 28 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Is Seymour at risk of a fail mark on school lunches?National & Act campaigned on Labour's delivery fails - are they heading for their own?28 Feb 04:00 PM
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
CrimeFoot fascination teacher says his 'soul was broken' when he stroked girls' feetMatthew Sue claimed one girl was walking funny and he wanted to check her feet were okay.26 Feb 06:37 AM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki undertaking ‘processes’ after student suspended from top school following Year 6 camp ‘incident’The school will not elaborate on the nature of the incident but investigation underway.26 Feb 02:35 AM
New ZealandErica Stanford announces fast track residency for primary teachers amid shortageNZ schools could be short by 1250 teachers this year, a report has warned.24 Feb 06:31 PM
New Zealand‘Golden ticket’: Father’s court battle to try to stop daughter attending top private schoolHer mother wants her at St Cuth's and says not going is like spurning a 'golden ticket'.24 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Not even getting the basics right’: ‘Vegan’ school lunches contained beef mince'I don't think it's edible,' mother says.24 Feb 04:00 PM
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
New ZealandStudent suspended from top school after Year 6 camp ‘incident’Police will not investigate a formal complaint made, the school's head says.23 Feb 09:53 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Treat China as a valued friend, despite war gamesOPINION: 'We need a reset of our relationship with China.'23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLate, burnt and leaking: School rejects burnt lunches, opts for pizza insteadWhangārei Intermediate had to send back burnt and leaking school lunches.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow a free iwi programme is transforming lives through driver licensingNgāi Te Rangi's programme targets those struggling with costs and access.20 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandHow a Year 11 student conquered the NZ Scholarship Te Reo examMaieke Thompson ranked in top 0.04% for Te Reo Māori Scholarship.20 Feb 05:01 PM
New ZealandGisborne’s unique school blends heritage and innovation to reshape learning'Our students are here to grow': Inside a Gisborne kura outside the mainstream.18 Feb 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAuckland startup Polymath, with its contrarian take on AI, raises money from a heavy-hitter"Our goal is to be the household name for screen time that parents can feel good about."17 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsSeymour says there was ‘overlap’ during teacher only-day crackdown, no overstepHe stressed teacher-only days need the Minister of Education's approval.16 Feb 07:18 PM
Politics‘Overstepping’: Education Minister backtracks David Seymour’s teacher-only day crackdown'I think he knew at the time he was overstepping ...'15 Feb 11:09 PM
New Zealand‘Seymour’s slop’: Lunch programme issues worry schoolThe primary school will get lunches from a local cafe until the end of the year. And then?15 Feb 05:00 PM
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
OpinionOpinion: As new charter schools open, we still know too little about how they worked last timeOPINION: $153m being spent on charter schools would pay for more than 700 teacher aides.15 Feb 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Time for decisive action to get NZ back on trackOpinion: Why NZ's growth agenda is too slow for urgent challenges.14 Feb 09:00 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
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Missing lunches and missing buses - is NZ failing its schoolchildren?EDITORIAL: Students in our country should not have to hitchhike to school.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Their decision’: Minister on kids hitchhiking 45km to school after rural bus canned'The obligation is on them to get their children to school.'12 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandDesperate dad teaches kids to hitchhike 45km due to school bus cutsWhen Mike Brown took his children to the bus stop, there was no bus waiting.11 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat does $56k-a-year get you? Inside NZ’s most expensive private schoolMike Thorpe gets a tour of Christ's College ahead of 175th anniversary events.11 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why New Zealand needs a world Top 50 universityOPINION: We need to get real on poaching, fundraising and fostering NZ's unique strengths.10 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Many people are starting the new year in debtOPINION: The Prime Minister needs to set the standards in Parliament.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi mum shocked at $1000 school uniform billWoman says she was horrified when handed the bill for her son's uniform this year.08 Feb 12:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The kōhanga generation comes to WaitangiANALYSIS: If we want to close those gaps, we already have a model for how to do it. 07 Feb 04:00 PM
