New ZealandChristchurch and Auckland get new charter schools, including French immersionThe five new charter schools include Te Rito in Kaitāia and Ecole Francaise in Auckland.05 Dec 01:56 AM
New ZealandBoys boost NZ maths and science scores, girls’ scores dropAttendance linked to scores: 20% of Year 9s fail TIMSS maths benchmark due to disruption.04 Dec 07:24 PM
KahuOnly 12% of Māori at maths benchmark by Year 8: New education plan revealedPlan to enhance te reo Māori resources, teacher training and whānau engagement.04 Dec 05:39 PM
OpinionOpinion: Privatisation by stealth – education changes opening the door to private interestsOPINION: Govt responsible for the education of all our children and should not outsource.03 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandTaking truants' parents to court will 'punish' poor families, iwi leader saysThe minister says only adults being genuinely obstructive or neglectful risk being fined.02 Dec 06:44 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Māori honey helps keep kura kids mightyReporter Kane-John is interviewing his mates at Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Whare Aroha o Te Hūmārie, where a local honey-maker is helping to keep the tamariki healthy and strong.Watch02 Dec 06:29 PM
KahuAwanuiārangi to teach international students through indigenous lensWānanga to use online and in-person lessons for Tulalip students from next year.02 Dec 05:37 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSpotless NZ businesses sold in cleaning, catering shakeupClients include a major stadium and some of the country's most prestigious schools.01 Dec 08:57 PM
KahuNew report highlights success of Ka Ora, Ka Ako lunch programmeReview praises Ka Ora, Ka Ako for boosting Māori student engagement and wellbeing.01 Dec 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Otago is still a very, very good place to be': Student leader says scarfies thrivingHousing and the cost of living remain key issues for Otago's students.01 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHow does your school rate? Latest NCEA, University Entrance results at every college rankedWhere does your school rank? Which ones stand out, and why?01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford speak to mediaChristopher Luxon and Erica Stanford speak to the mediaWatch27 Nov 10:30 PM
CompaniesDr Michelle Dickinson sends heartfelt goodbye to Nanogirl Labs after liquidation'Your belief in us made this extraordinary journey possible,' Dickinson says.27 Nov 09:33 PM
BusinessAir New Zealand’s $50,000 giveaway to schools: How to win Schools can win $10,000 for their own take on a safety video.27 Nov 09:16 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Electric ferry plan proves Auckland Transport has lost the plotOPINION: 'Can AT tell us what it costs to save a tonne of CO₂ using electric ferries?'27 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlwyn Poole: Seymour should walk away from Associate Education Minister roleOPINION: Seymour’s next six months will be consumed by the Treaty Principles Bill.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It's not a holiday': Kura ends school year early blaming student absencesA Māngere kura had crisis talks after Year 13 was cut short for not contributing in class.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchools brace for impact of new lunch schemeDaily Charitable Trust loses 83% of lunch contracts in Te Puke, affecting meals and jobs.27 Nov 03:30 PM
New ZealandSchool replaces bell with musicWarkworth Primary School has replaced its traditional bell with music to signal the start and end of classes.Watch27 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandHells bells: Town divided after school switches to loudspeakers, blasts AC/DCThe principal says students' learning, attendance and behaviour have improved.27 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandArapaki to open in Term 1, 2025The first charter school announced to open under the Government’s new regime will be based on an Australian model. Video / George HeardWatch27 Nov 03:45 AM
PoliticsFirst charter school announced, will open first term 2025It's based on an Australian model.27 Nov 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: NCEA, truancy, Covid - problems pile up for schoolsThe Education Minister needs to help students, parents and teachers.26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationSome schools won't have resources to teach new maths curriculum in time for Term 1The Ministry of Education says there has been "high demand" for the new resources.25 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Not fair or reliable': Calls for reform of NCEA Level 1; less than 75% of schools plan to offer itLess than 75% of schools plan to offer the qualification next year.25 Nov 04:00 PM
EducationCOVID-19 still impacting secondary school studentsThe Education Hub founder Dr Nina Hood talks to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking about the impact COVID-19 has had on secondary school students.Watch25 Nov 01:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Lost generation': NCEA and UE results fall, school leavers lack qualificationsFor several years NCEA results were improving - then it all started to unravel.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool expels its entire class of senior students, mum claimsAn Auckland school has shut early, saying there's no purpose in students coming to class.23 Nov 04:44 AM
New ZealandChildren face 10-hour school day as bus route axedMum accuses Education Ministry of breaching its own criteria.22 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandParents, teachers shocked by NCEA exam questions on 'rectums' and 'private parts'NZQA says the question passed the sensitivity test but some were offended.18 Nov 06:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCharter school provider has 'significant concerns' about application processAnnouncements about the first new schools are expected next month.18 Nov 12:29 AM
SportMeet the South Island school taking on the world in flag footballSt Andrew's College Preparatory School's flag football team are off to Florida.18 Nov 12:05 AM
EducationAustralian state luring Kiwi ECE teachers with $55,000 incentivesVictoria Government is targeting New Zealand early childhood teachers to move.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJunk food fail: Just how unhealthy are NZ’s school tuck shops?Our intermediate and secondary schools have received a fail grade for healthy menus.17 Nov 06:00 AM
