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
New Zealand'I shouldn’t have been so explicit': Teacher regrets discussing rape with 12yo studentsThe reliever is facing serious misconduct allegations for her conduct at two schools.18 Sep 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Classroom plan should be a relief to teachersIt beggars belief to see the union's opposition.17 Sep 05:03 PM
New ZealandExperienced teachers on their knees crying: Inside NZ's education crisisEnrolments in teaching courses have dropped 51% in 13 years17 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFourteen-level apartment block under $46m leak repairsAn owner of a two-bedroom unit wanted only $179,000: faced a massive $446,000 repair bill.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We're delighted': Shift in culture at Mount Albert Grammar since cellphone ban introducedThe school says students are more active and connecting at break times.15 Sep 05:21 PM
New Zealand'Flood classrooms with unregistered relievers': PPTA fears over teacher shortage planThe Teaching Council will loosen eligibility criteria.15 Sep 07:07 AM
New Zealand'Do us a favour and leave': AUT professor fumes at staff for leaking workplace survey resultsAn AUT spokesperson says they were 'concerned about the results of the survey'.07 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Screaming': Three students suffer burns after hose bursts on school busTwo of the Bethlehem College students missed camp due to the severity of their injuries.06 Sep 05:00 PM
EducationSecretive legal advice argues charter schools likely to breach labour rulesConfidential legal advice exposes risks of charter school staff agreements.05 Sep 08:34 PM
LifestyleWhen is a good time for a child to start music lessons?Research says the sooner your kids start, the better.04 Sep 03:00 AM
EntertainmentAUT is launching a Taylor Swift course: What you need to knowCalling all Swifties: this summer might not be so cruel after all.04 Sep 12:47 AM
New Zealand'Doing two jobs': Why rural principals want to quitOf those surveyed, 50% said they would quit the role within four years of taking it up.03 Sep 02:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSex, fraud and violence: 20 teachers fall foul of Teachers Disciplinary TribunalThe Herald takes a deeper look at 20 rulings against badly behaved teachers.31 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsIs Te Pūkenga 'drowning' in $250m of debt? Executives reject Penny Simmonds’ claim, say real figure is one-fifth of that amountLabour MP describes characterisation as "misleading".29 Aug 04:58 AM
New Zealand'A bigger problem': Low pass rates for new NCEA tests cause concernThousands of students have failed new NCEA literacy and numeracy tests.27 Aug 07:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand"Horrific": The harmful content two researchers accessed on school-issued iPadsJo Robertson and Holly Brooker conducted an experiment at six different primary schools in Auckland. Video / Cameron Pitney / Corey Fleming / Michael Craig / Ben Dickens / GettyWatch27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCricket coaching star takes on job at Nga Tawa'Cricket is more than just a sport; it can shape and define us.'27 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'I can float': School missed 'red flag' in drowned student's swimming formA coroner has found closer supervision of Jaden Chhayrann should have taken place.23 Aug 12:22 AM
New Zealand'Horrific mistake': Female teacher caught kissing a young girlA friendship between Erin Jarmey and the child turned into an inappropriate relationship.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandStaff, students gather as university reviews course optionsAuckland University students are today gathering over a controversial course shake-up.22 Aug 12:30 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon's numbers fumble as PM conflates maths and reading ratesLuxon was answering questions from reporters during his recent trip to Australia.19 Aug 06:56 AM
EntertainmentErica Stanford plays the bassoon in the Grand HallErica Stanford playing the bassoon in the Grand Hall at Parliament with her education adviser Emma Chatterton on the piano.Watch17 Aug 05:00 PM
Politics'Overwhelming' demand for charter schools: David Seymour says 78 applications receivedFunding has been allocated for up to 50 charter schools.15 Aug 03:15 AM
