EducationHalf of all teens still ignoring school phone ban, teachers urged to have 'firm consequences'The Education Review Office has found compliance is an issue in secondary schools.29 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsNCEA to go: Govt officially confirms new qualifications – what parents, students need to knowThe changes have been signed off by Cabinet.25 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumNew Zealand500 schools ranked: New NCEA hotspots list – where top marks meet affordable housingAnalysis reveals schools with highest academic results and cheaper houses.20 Mar 04:00 PM
WellingtonOverhaul of 'dense' school reports in push to help parents decide where to send kids16 Mar 11:43 PM
New ZealandWelcome to Wairoa – this new training hub aims to attract frontline health staff12 Mar 01:41 AM
PremiumBusinessChildcare chain collapses after repeated licence breaches, leaving $1m tax debt03 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'Archaic policy': Principals warn bus route changes will hit rural families hardest03 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeymour confirms critical minerals mining has been discussed at cabinetWatch03 Feb 06:45 PM
PremiumPoliticsSchools are back – how does yours rate? NCEA, UE results at every college ranked03 Feb 02:29 AM
New ZealandBack to school - School lunchesBack to school: What should go in your child’s lunchbox - and what shouldn’t.Watch20 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandBack to school - DevicesBack to School - Parents juggling school device costs and screen time safety risks.Watch19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBack to school - UniformsBack to School - How parents are cutting uniform costs.Watch18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBack to school - Counting the CostBack to school costs: The real price of your child’s educationWatch17 Jan 04:00 PM
Herald NOWGloriavale’s private school to close amid safety concerns, lawyer respondsGloriavale leavers lawyer, Brian Henry reveals details about the schools closure.Watch18 Dec 06:26 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSearch your school: The most-improved schools in NZ – and how they did itOur interactive graph lets you see how your school's results have improved or declined.16 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessBorrowers get refunds in $15m student loan errorMore than 150,000 student loan borrowers were affected by the error.11 Dec 08:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPrivate school education: NZ’s most expensive & how much fees have jumpedA Herald analysis of leading independent schools shows just how fast fees are rising.28 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsPolitical panel: Education reforms, Lake Alice fallout & police shortagesNational vs Labour on education overhaul, Lake Alice error and police numbers. Video / Herald NowWatch27 Nov 06:02 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday November 28, 2025NZ Herald Headlines | Friday November 28, 2025. Questions remain over Hong Kong fire. Erica Stanford under scrutiny for wasteful program. Video / NZ HeraldWatch27 Nov 05:45 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHow does your school rate? NCEA, UE results at every college - rankedOur interactive graph lets you check where your school sits in 2024 education data 27 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Just crazy': Principals fear burnout as student needs and politics shake schoolsClassroom space and student learning difficulties are also challenges for principals.21 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the new $25k-a-year private school planned for West AucklandThe school will specialise in science, technology, engineering and maths. 08 Nov 01:00 AM
Herald NOWReaction: Government to remove requirement for boards to give effect to Te Tiriti o WaitangiNZEI’s Ripeka Lessels on why understanding Te Tiriti should be at the heart of every classroom.Watch04 Nov 06:08 PM
New ZealandWhat are the true motivations of the 'mega-strike'?PSA National Secretary Fleur Fitzsimons joined Herald NOW to explain what the union wants and why it is taking part in the day's big strike action. Video / Herald NowWatch22 Oct 07:51 PM
PoliticsMega strike: Erica Stanford says NZEI "bullying" membersThe Minster of Health Simeon Brown and Minister of Education Erica Stanford join Herald NOW ahead of today's mega strike. Video / Herald NowWatch22 Oct 07:06 PM
EducationMega strike: a primary teacher's argument for actionLiam Rutherford, Primary Teachers' Collective Agreement Lead Negotiator, joins Herald NOW to explain the primary teachers' reasons for striking. Video / Herald NowWatch22 Oct 06:37 PM
New ZealandTeachers day off: Improving working conditions will improve learning conditions, union saysPPTA President Chris Abercrombie is with us to take us through what needs to change in our education sector.Watch19 Oct 03:50 PM
New ZealandErica Stanford's school property announcementMinister of Education Erica Stanford makes a school property announcement. Video / Michael CraigWatch16 Oct 08:27 PM
PoliticsPotential for $131m of asset sales with Te Pūkenga de-merger'Any decisions to sell these assets will be made by the Polytechnic Council.'15 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe failure of fees-free and why Māori and Pasifika students might miss outThe Education Ministry says it's better to dump fees-free and spend the money elsewhere.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Auckland Uni's new $200m+ tower, Three Kings land sales, flood-prone land for sale'A giant? Probably a medium-sized building for us.' - Simon Neale on new B320 project13 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
