PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Addiction holding NZ back; CCOs have proved themselvesOPINION: 'Alcohol and drug addiction is not a character flaw but a social disease.'02 Dec 04:00 PM
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
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
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
New ZealandTeacher training now in Te Hiku with unique Far North programmeTe Hiku teacher training course aims to alleviate Far North teacher shortage.27 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: The teacher shortage solution is staring us all in the faceOPINION: Teaching is a fabulous occupation and nothing has changed.30 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The real local council priorities; sad state of energy supplyOPINION: 'It is unfortunate that the dominant tower in the city is the casino tower.'27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTears of joy: Why 55 teens came back to school for four days in the holidaysIt's a crucial step in life, and it should be in the curriculum, those behind course say.26 Jul 06:00 PM
KahuPM Christoper Luxon opens Tukutuku, AUT’s newest buildingAt around 9000sq m Tukutuku is the largest development at the university’s North Campus.26 Jul 05:05 AM
New ZealandChildren urged to have annual literacy and numeracy tests, cursive handwriting lessonsThe advisers warn these updates will fail without good teacher training.16 Jun 12:22 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAccountant shortage prompts US plan for quicker path to qualificationFinancial Times: Pressure to cut educational requirement has grown as new recruits dry up.14 May 07:34 PM
New Zealand'Disappointing': 2023 NCEA results show decline across all levelsOverall attainment at all levels of NCEA and UE has decreased for a third year.30 Apr 05:31 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionArchitects irked by demolition of award-winning Unitec buildingThe plan is to 'give order to the rather disordered collection of buildings and spaces'.22 Apr 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: Grammar v Kings is the wrong debateOPINION: The 'elite schools' obsession dangerously skews our understanding of schools.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandIs private school in New Zealand really worth it?While one school costs more than $30k per year, its roll was at an 'all-time high'.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Unprecedented': Private NZ schools group wins 46 Cambridge Exams awardsACG celebrates 46 awards - including 14 top in world prizes.25 Feb 08:55 PM
Lifestyle‘Conveyor belt’ education system short-changing neurodiverse kids, says career coach'We’re firing a shotgun of ideas and hoping something grabs.'04 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Education standards will increase with great parentingOPINION: Schools will thrive when parenting thrives.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandVirtual reality: The future of learningA new wave of learning is spreading with the introduction of virtual reality in the classroom, opening up a whole approach to learning by mixing the digital and physical worlds. The NZ Herald visits Whangaparāoa School who are actively implementing VR technology in their classes and talk to a year 7 class during a lesson learning about electrical circuits. Video / Ben DickensWatch10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSnapshot on New Zealand's ups and downs in key rankingsEnd-of-year results aren't only for school and university students.31 Dec 08:58 AM
New ZealandBig windfall for Waikato tertiary studentsNearly $3.9 million has been awarded since the annual scholarships in 1993.15 Dec 08:45 PM
OpinionShaneel LalShaneel Lal: How the change in the fees-free tertiary policy could put off potential uni studentsOPINION: This policy change is perhaps one of the first I haven’t felt like screaming at.09 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStudents opt for ‘rigorous’ Cambridge curriculum over NCEA uncertaintyThe international Cambridge exams have registered a 6 per cent increase in 2023 in NZ.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandStudy support for Whanganui parents with final Gary Reid ScholarshipReid dedicated more than 20 years of his life to supporting those facing hardship.17 Nov 12:47 AM
Talanoa60,000 Māori and Pasifika students still not attending schoolContinued disruptions include Covid-19, extreme weather, and the cost of living.08 Nov 10:03 PM
New ZealandState of the nation in nine charts: What country is Luxon inheriting?Economist: Strong domestic inflation pressures are expected for some time yet.06 Nov 06:00 AM
EducationSchool under fire for sending deadly carcinogen to science studentsChemicals banned in most schools were sent to homes of teenagers in plastic bags.02 Nov 10:45 PM
New ZealandCorrespondence school to withdraw sodium hydroxide from science kit that burnt teenTe Kura will remove dangerous substances from science kits from next year after boy burnt.01 Nov 03:47 AM
New ZealandMore than 40 per cent of students fail NCEA writing and maths testsAn Auckland principal said there was 'definitely a literacy and numeracy issue'.04 Oct 12:49 AM
New Zealand'Stop our children being a political rugby ball': Teacher's message to candidatesOne teacher believes a lack of a cross-party shared vision is 'destroying our future'.27 Sep 10:27 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Three big problems and four quick wins for next governmentOPINION: Roger Partridge says solving crises in education, health, housing will take time.30 Aug 07:03 PM
KahuMāori see opportunity in Labour’s literacy programme in schoolsLabour’s proposal to integrate financial literacy in schools an opportunity for Māori.22 Aug 07:20 PM
