PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow do I convince my teen with anxiety she needs to go to school?A parent's compassionate approach can make all the difference when teens resist school.05 Nov 09:28 PM
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
PoliticsWatch: PM announces trial of new ‘intensive’ education programmeChristopher Luxon was joined by Education Minister Erica Stanford.04 Nov 03:19 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia Robinson: Why I bought my son a dumb smartphoneOPINION: A new smartphone helps a 12-year-old join his peers, limiting social media.02 Nov 10:00 PM
OpinionChief Ombudsman: How Boys’ High shaped my quest for opportunity and fairnessFifty-five years later, the lessons of Gisborne still resonate.31 Oct 04:00 AM
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: David Seymour reviews new school lunchesDavid Seymour tasting the new school lunches before speaking to the mediaWatch21 Oct 11:21 PM
Crime'I looked back and he was gone': Harrowing moments of school caving tragedy revealed'This is hard stuff for any person to hear,' Judge Greg Davis on the events at Abbey Caves18 Oct 02:20 AM
New ZealandEx-student catches teacher trying to send sexually explicit images and videos to teensThe teacher reported himself to police after being spoken to by a school colleague.17 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandEarly Childhood Council CEO Simon Laube on lack of registrations for the Family Boost schemeEarly Childhood Council chief executive Simon Laube speaks to Mike Hosking about the lack of registrations for the Family Boost scheme. Video/ Newstalk ZBWatch09 Oct 09:11 PM
New ZealandContemporary artist creatively starts Wairau Māori Art Gallery's workshopsArtist Wayne Youle has shown his contemporary works throughout New Zealand and overseas.02 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandDargaville crime and Middle East conflict | Focus Morning Bulletin October 2, 2024Dargaville locals fear for safety, Iran launches missile attack on Israel and NCEA in for a shake-up.Watch01 Oct 06:37 PM
PoliticsEducation Minister Erica Stanford says her relationship with teacher union is ‘excellent’Stanford made her comments at the annual PPTA meeting.01 Oct 06:21 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Who made David Seymour boss of education?OPINION: 'What is the Minister of Education doing – in fact, who is the minister?'30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew classrooms at Kotemaori School ends learning from kitchen tablesThe students were unable to learn on their premises after Cyclone Gabrielle.29 Sep 10:11 PM
PoliticsDavid Seymour’s charter schools: Half of applications unlikely to proceedFirst charter schools set to open early next year.29 Sep 12:34 AM
LifestyleThe biggest reasons for failing university entranceWhat's stopping young Kiwis from gaining entry to university?27 Sep 01:32 AM
PoliticsMāori Language Commission says funding cuts raise questions about Govt's commitment to te reo'If we are going to revitalise te reo Māori we need the infrastructure to do it.'27 Sep 12:42 AM
New Zealand'Kick in the guts': Acting principal critical of ban on teacher-only days during termMinister David Seymour says new measures aimed to curb NZ's low school attendance rates.26 Sep 07:31 PM
PoliticsSeymour slams climate strike protest, urges schools to throw book at truant pupils"If they want to make real change in the world, they need to turn up to school."26 Sep 07:50 AM
New Zealand"Kick in the guts": Acting principal reacts to teachers only day, truancy crackdownAssociate Education Minister David Seymour says new rules from 2026 could see parents prosecuted. Video / Alyse Wright, Carson BluckWatch26 Sep 05:26 AM
PoliticsSeymour says parents could face prosecution for kids' truancyThe Associate Education Minister announces a new scheme to tackle a 'truancy crisis'.25 Sep 10:48 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora job cuts and police cost-savings difficulties | Focus Morning Bulletin September 26, 2024More job cuts proposed for Kāinga ora, police cost-savings difficulties and what key NZ institutions have fallen in public trust?Watch25 Sep 07:41 PM
Education$30m cut from te reo Māori programme to boost maths curriculumEducation Minister Erica Stanford said the te reo Māori initiative lacked accreditation.25 Sep 07:06 PM
PoliticsDavid Seymour’s charter school bill passes third reading; Labour calls it ‘a sad day’First charter schools are expected to open early next year.24 Sep 10:58 PM
New ZealandAuckland daycare requests child’s removal over multiple allergic reactionsThe Ministry of Education is processing a complaint regarding the daycare.24 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay community rallies to send Napier students to space camp in CanterburyStudents impacted by Actura liquidation treated to trip to space camp in Christchurch.21 Sep 06:00 PM