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
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
OpinionThe Conversation: NCEA isn’t perfect but NZ shouldn't forget why it was introduced in the first placeOPINION: NCEA Levels 2 and 3 will become the New Zealand Certificate of Education.06 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: What do kids think about open plan classrooms?The government is shutting the door on open plan classrooms, but is that a good thing? Reporter Inaya gets the good, the bad, and the noisy from NZ students themselves.Watch05 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Huge backward step': Debate over Govt's new education proposalThe new system replaces NCEA with national qualifications over five years.04 Aug 07:58 PM
Herald NOWWill the NCEA replacement work for everyone? Erica Stanford responds to concernsEducation Minister Erica Stanford joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss the proposed end to NCEA and what will replace it.Watch04 Aug 07:24 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPrincipals have their say on axing NCEA: A 'huge step forward' or a game of political football?Leading principals debate the merits of plans to radically overhaul education.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNCEA overhaul: Student reacts to changing of 'flawed' curriculumThe Government is replacing NCEA with three new qualifications for Year 11 and above.04 Aug 02:51 AM
PoliticsNCEA abolished in 'massive' shake-up of NZ’s main secondary school qualificationTwo new qualifications at Year 12, 13 will replace NCEA after a series of damning reports.04 Aug 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNCEA performance: See how every high school ranks as Govt scraps qualificationExplore the key achievement trends in our interactive.03 Aug 11:05 PM
PoliticsNCEA is being scrapped - here is what will replace itThe overhaul represents the most radical overhaul in decades.03 Aug 09:10 PM
Kahu$28m funding for Northland kura, opposed Kaiwaka school to open by 2028Te Kura o Ngāringaomatariki will move 11km to a new campus in Kaiwaka.03 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe $600k zone: Families paying premium for homes near Auckland's most exclusive schoolsFind out exactly how much you have to pay to live in every school zone in Auckland. 01 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNCEA test: Prime Minister prepares 'fundamental overhaul', announcement imminent The Education Minister is foreshadowing public consultation on a substantial proposal.31 Jul 08:01 PM