New ZealandKeen to help: Northland students volunteer after fire and emergency courseKawakawa Volunteer Fire Brigade's numbers have boosted thanks to a high school course.15 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Queer House': NZ's most rainbow-friendly neighbourhood revealedLast year's Census was the first time Kiwis were asked about their sexual orientation.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Didn’t learn enough': NZ sex education taught on ad-hoc basisThe report shows two-thirds of youth aged between 14 and 17 have seen pornography.09 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Hawke's Bay company building affordable school classrooms in eight weeksThe offsite classrooms cut costs by more than half.07 Dec 05:00 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
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
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Christopher Luxon critique unfair and unbalanced – Sir Bill BirchOPINION: 'I am astounded by the article written by Matthew Hooton.'26 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'F*** you': Man's human right's case thrown out after he sent abusive messages to courts, lawyerHone Puriri Harawira appeared to threaten the lawyer’s family in an abusive email.26 Nov 07:00 AM
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 ZealandUniversities face high demand for degrees in artificial intelligenceThere has been an increase in student interest from fields outside computer science.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 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
LifestyleSpreading the joy: Ashley Bloomfield’s kindness clubThe health legend is taking a jab at teaching kids important life skills.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Haka for immigrant named dux of Hastings college goes viral with 2.7m viewsNaomi Sai overcame a language barrier to succeed at Flaxmere College.13 Nov 07:06 AM
KahuSeymour slams schools who told kids 'wave your banners' ahead of hīkoiTeachers openly flaunt children's absenteeism rules.12 Nov 10:56 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
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
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
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
