New ZealandSecretary for Education warns Gloriavale Christian School it may lose registration as private schoolA July ERO review found the school failed three of eight key standards.08 Oct 10:06 PM
EducationDifferent educational regions could help attendance battle - SeymourDavid Seymour says fines for unjustified absences are 'back on the table'.08 Oct 08:15 PM
New ZealandSchool attendance lifts to highest level since Covid disruptionThe number of students who think school is important is also up. 07 Oct 04:00 PM
EducationNZ’s Truancy Crisis: Why are so many kids skipping school?Papatoetoe principal on tackling the rise in chronic absenteeism. Video / Herald NowWatch06 Oct 06:54 PM
New ZealandUp to 5% of Kiwi men attracted to children; could this programme stop them offending?One researcher said more than 80,000 Kiwi men could be attracted to kids.04 Oct 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Stop playing PlayStation': PM tells school leavers to 'get off the couch', 'go find a job'Improving school attendance was 'job number one' for cutting future unemployment, he said.03 Oct 02:06 AM
New ZealandUniversities give up using software to detect AI in students' workThey say the technology isn't conclusive enough for students to be accused of cheating.30 Sep 01:15 AM
New Zealand'If I wasn’t going to be a farmer, I wanted to be a teacher'Farmer Greg Crombie combines passions to manage Smedley Station. 29 Sep 10:09 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorJamie Ensor: NZ First, National at odds on immigration, plus is New Zealand a 'launch pad’ to Aussie?ANALYSIS: The issue will almost certainly become a political football at the election.23 Sep 05:00 AM
PoliticsEducation Minister Erica Stanford announces $58m top-up for urgent school repairsThe wider $413m package combines new, existing and brought-forward funding.22 Sep 02:52 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandNo-go zone? Find out how many out-of-zone students schools will accept in 2026Auckland schools have revealed how many families were successful in out-of-zone ballots.19 Sep 05:01 PM
New ZealandLong-serving Tauranga principal remembered as 'great leader'Tributes flow after the death of Graham Young, who led Tauranga Boys' for 23 years.18 Sep 06:00 PM
PoliticsEducation entrepreneur considered standing for National, challenging in Act-held seatJamie Beaton now says he has 'no intention' of entering politics.18 Sep 12:14 AM
PremiumPremiumTechnologyAuckland ed tech start-up buys UK firm with 20 million usersThe Auckland start-up was itself recently the subject of a $289m buyout.16 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuFlags, waiata and haka bring Dame Whina’s historic hīkoi to life againThe commemorative event brought together hundreds of students from seven Whangārei schools16 Sep 05:30 AM
New Zealand'Blindsided': Ag education leader slams Govt’s curriculum changesKerry Allen says she'll be encouraging the Government to review the decision.14 Sep 09:24 PM
New Zealand'Not lazy parents': 600 schools needing extra support to boost attendanceThe Ministry of Education said regional teams will step in to support them.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeachers offered up to $40k to stay in hard-to-staff schoolsIt replaces an old scheme, which was capped at a maximum of $17,500.11 Sep 09:02 PM
New ZealandHerald NOW's political panel discuss a new plan to attract teachers and political controversiesHerald NOW's political panel discuss a new plan to attract teachers and political controversies Video / Herald NOWWatch11 Sep 07:10 PM
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
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
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
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
