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
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Exams are such sweet sorrow ... sort ofOPINION: A father's perspective on the last exams in the school life of Year 13 students.16 Nov 02:00 AM
TaxDebt collectors chasing Kiwis overseas who are behind on student loan paymentsThey have doubled the team chasing Kiwis overseas who are behind in loan payments.14 Nov 08:07 PM
KahuCareer workshops delivered in te reo MāoriThe full immersion careers workshops were held near Kaikohe.14 Nov 05:52 PM
New ZealandTeacher allegedly offered teen $10k to not make complaint about sexual advances'I was so scared, nothing like this had ever happened to me before,' the 17yo girl said.13 Nov 05:00 AM
KahuSeymour slams schools who told kids 'wave your banners' ahead of hīkoiTeachers openly flaunt children's absenteeism rules.12 Nov 10:56 PM
KahuHīkoi to Parliament: Seymour warns parents who take kids to explain ‘unjustified absences’The minister has previously spoken of the need for children to attend school to learn.11 Nov 07:57 PM
New Zealand'Genuinely cared for': School family united after lightning strike, hall fireThe school's performing arts centre and new-entrants class were demolished after the fire.11 Nov 05:30 PM
New ZealandPrincipal's email details 'significant updates' to child protection policy amid disgraced teacher sagaThe principal has emailed parents about steps being taken to keep girls safe.10 Nov 07:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: The one bright spot buried in unemployment dataOPINION: Labour market data shows young people are returning to education as jobs dry up.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandStudent kicked out of class for complaining about music teacher's erectionsMonths later he struck up a sexual relationship with a different music student.09 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Return the stolen money': Elite private school refused to refund scam victim's 'tainted' $50KVictim believes the school has a moral duty not to keep money from an alleged criminal.08 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessAuckland's top nine property professionals namedOne group, eight people named at the celebration tonight for outstanding contributions.08 Nov 09:15 AM
New ZealandAuckland principal got school funds for massages, clothesDavid Wallis' behaviour amounted to 'serious misconduct', tribunal rules.08 Nov 06:48 AM
New ZealandThe level 2 NCEA maths question that left top students in tearsThe question on the volume of a drink container was above the level of the standard tested08 Nov 06:47 AM
New Zealand'An awful life': Deaf student pinned against wall, choked by principalStudents at Van Asch College and Kelston School for the Deaf endured serious sexual abuse.08 Nov 03:21 AM
EducationDr Chris Knox solves a tricky NCEA maths problemNZ Herald head of data journalism Dr Chris Knox solves a tricky NCEA level 2 maths problem. Video / Mark MitchellWatch08 Nov 12:35 AM
