New Zealand'Students were flummoxed': Elite girls school complains over NCEA maths, biology examsDepartment heads say the questions confused teachers, as well as students.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandGloriavale's banned children's books: fairy tales, literary classics on the listDuncan Webb said the danger was that people would view Gloriavale as "quaint and silly".07 Nov 02:53 AM
New ZealandSafe water plans tipping some rural principals 'over the edge’NZ Rural School Association says the plan is costing time and money.07 Nov 02:30 AM
KahuSchools face daunting challenges caused by poverty, crime, drugs, gangs and homelessnessWhy my old school is today's new school06 Nov 07:04 PM
Education'Impossible to pass': Tears as top students struggle with NCEA examsEven excellence students who had studied hard felt deflated after the exams.06 Nov 04:00 PM
Education'Running a blitz': School takes aim at students who sleep lateSchool is cracking down on students who sleep-in after 85 children were late in one day.06 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrestigious Hamilton private school roll to include junior girlsIt will admit junior girls from 2026 for the first time in its 65-year history.06 Nov 07:05 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNewly minted unicorn: Jamie Beaton's Crimson raises $68m at $1b valuation'It's the single biggest cheque we've ever written.'04 Nov 04:00 PM
Black Ferns‘A full-circle moment’: How friend’s death prompted Black Fern to give back'It was scary. We were young … we didn't know how to handle it and it's changed us.'04 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandMinistry to appoint Commissioner after Waikato school board fires teacher, members step downFour-parent board members resigned over teacher dismissal backlash.04 Nov 06:00 AM
EducationEducation minister announces trial of 'intensive' maths programmeEducation Minister Erica Stanford announcing the Government will trial a new “intensive” mathematics programme during term one and two next year. Video / Mark MitchellWatch04 Nov 04:47 AM
New ZealandLack of available grants could see Sistema Whangārei shut its doorsMore than 300 children could miss out on musical education if the charity closes.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Monopoly': School lunch provider says Govt changes will cut 30 of 37 jobsOne local supplier says 30 of its 37 staff members could lose their jobs.01 Nov 04:33 AM
KahuKura kaupapa Māori brings home top US literacy prize and $166kThe entity oversees more than 60 NZ schools.31 Oct 05:50 PM
New Zealand'Betrayed': Resigned King's College staffer messaged adults, not minors, school saysThe male staffer acknowledged being involved in inappropriate online activity.30 Oct 09:25 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: John Key's Trump endorsement an unwelcome surpriseOPINION: 'What has happened to [Key's] logical thinking?'30 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'No criminal offences' committed by resigned King's College staffer, police sayThe male staffer acknowledged being involved in inappropriate online activity.29 Oct 10:15 PM
New ZealandChronic truancy reaches 'crisis point', tens of thousands missing weeks of schoolMore than 80,000 students missed more than three weeks of school in term two this year.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandStudent stress ‘heartbreaking’ as exams loom'The key about studying is to learn what you don't know'.29 Oct 02:41 AM
New ZealandTongan Gisborne student's documentary photography wins She Shed scholarshipLasike's photography showcases Tongan culture and family moments 'with integrity'.29 Oct 02:14 AM
Letters to the EditorLetters to the editor: Take health and education out of politicsOPINION: Herald readers share their views.28 Oct 11:28 PM
Education‘Invisible’ students: Inquiry call over correspondence school Te KuraStaff worried about a 'disturbing' rise in student 'disengagement'.28 Oct 08:43 PM
New ZealandGrooming fears: Calls to ban teachers using social media to contact students53 teachers have been struck off for forming a relationship with a student since 2014.26 Oct 11:00 PM
EducationEarthquake risks close Wellington college buildingsStudents are asked to work from home on Tuesday due to a severe classroom shortage.26 Oct 04:12 AM
New ZealandWatch: Westlake Boys' students farewell principal with moving haka'Leaving anything is hard, leaving a place you love is even harder.'25 Oct 10:21 PM
EducationWestlake Boys High School students perform emotional haka for departing principalDavid Ferguson is leaving the school after nearly 15 years as headmaster. Students performed the school's haka for him at his final full assembly yesterday. Video / SuppliedWatch25 Oct 09:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Devastated': Four Northland childcare centres closed amid liquidation and debtThe closure has created uncertainty for employees, parents, and the wider community.25 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationYouTubing maths teacher offers students a unique way to prepare for examsMaths teacher and founder of YouTube channel infinityplusone, Subash Chandar K offers students a unique way to study and prepare for their NCEA exams. Video / NZ HeraldWatch25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool warns of sextortion predator targeting local teensWellington High School warns parents a person is blackmailing students online.23 Oct 06:59 PM
KahuInternal Affairs signs MoU to further protect children in schools from potential child abusersInformation on child sex claims to be shared more widely with school authorities.23 Oct 06:12 PM
EducationReport finds Govt lacks information on student achievement in primary, intermediateThe audit says better information is needed to improve student achievement.23 Oct 01:04 AM
New ZealandFemale teacher at Auckland primary school accused of grooming, indecently assaulting child'An investigation was launched after the matter was reported to police last month.'22 Oct 06:59 AM
New ZealandPolice launch investigation into King’s College staffer’s alleged inappropriate behaviourKing's said the male staffer acknowledged being involved in inappropriate online activity.22 Oct 12:44 AM
PoliticsChicken katsu, butter chicken, lasagne: David Seymour’s new $3 school lunches revealedThe new lunch programme starts in Term 1, 2025.22 Oct 12:00 AM
