New Zealand'Abandonment': Fears NCEA could be left behind as top schools switchOne-third of Year 11 students didn't take NCEA 1 in 2024, as Cambridge exams demand grows.18 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsStanford announces two new Akl school locations, $120m for classrooms at 24 campusesTwo new schools are to be built, in Pōkeno and Chapel Downs. 18 Jul 12:21 AM
PoliticsGovt announces $231m new Auckland-based NZ Institute for Advanced TechnologyLuxon is speaking alongside Dr Shane Reti this morning. 17 Jul 10:20 PM
New ZealandDo people earning $200,000 need help with childcare?Economist claims those on the highest incomes are benefiting most from FamilyBoost revamp.17 Jul 07:02 PM
BusinessGovernment’s giant broadband, internet security upgrade underway for 2500 schools as 2degrees and Palo Alto Networks surplant Spark and Fortinet2degrees and Palo Alto Networks replace Spark and Fortinet.17 Jul 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Lunacy': Farmers fight cuts to Taranaki agriculture coursesWITT plans to scrap agriculture courses, worrying the Taranaki farming community.16 Jul 10:23 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW panel: Demise of open-plan classrooms and reviving our interest in local governmentTrish Sherson and Dave Letele join Ryan Bridge to talk open-plan classrooms, getting people voting in local body elections and payment surcharges. Video / Herald NOWWatch16 Jul 08:56 PM
New ZealandEnd to open-plan classrooms and bootcamp reoffending stats | NZ Herald News Update: July 17, 2025Government pulls the plug on open-plan classrooms and Oranga Tamariki decides to not publicise reoffending from youth in bootcamps planned for next year. Video / Herald NOWWatch16 Jul 06:59 PM
PoliticsGovernment ditching open-plan classroomsEducation Minister Erica Stanford wants standard designs that prioritise flexibility.16 Jul 02:09 AM
New ZealandSmall town's mayor says campus closure would condemn locals to povertyToi Ohomai Te Pūkenga put forward a proposal to disestablish the jobs of 166 people.15 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIndependence day for EITRegional governance returns to 10 polytechnics on January 1, 2026.15 Jul 12:24 AM
New Zealand'Shocking' cuts: 160-plus jobs at risk, campuses face closureWith declining student numbers, 'it is just no longer viable to operate in this way'.14 Jul 11:58 PM
PoliticsRevealed: ‘Major milestone’ for education system announced by Government 'Labour dismantled regionally-led vocational education – and we are restoring it.'14 Jul 04:00 AM
PoliticsWatch: PM sets Tāmaki Makaurau byelection date for September 6Labour confirmed its candidate on Sunday. 14 Jul 03:58 AM
World'No guarantee': Top graduates confront bleak job prospects in ChinaYouth unemployment in China for ages 16-24 was 21.3% in June 2023.14 Jul 01:21 AM
New ZealandGovt wants to increase international students by over 30,000 by 2034The Government wants to grow enrolments from 83,700 in 2024 to 119,000 by 2034.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeet Auckland's unstoppable Shens: 2 brothers, 21 awards, 2 world-class uni scholarshipsThe brainy brothers dream of creating the next world-changing start-up.12 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAuckland retiree faces eviction as ground rent jumps 344%The Dilworth Trust increased the annual leasehold fee from $45,000 to $202,000 per year.12 Jul 12:01 AM
New ZealandAI-driven exam breaches surge as schools grapple with cheating; top principal issues warningBusted: 10 students took too long in the toilet, 88 had phones, 59 used AI.10 Jul 08:08 PM
WellingtonSir Peter Jackson expands property empire with purchase of school campusThe site next to Wētā joins his portfolio worth hundreds of millions of dollars.10 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandHow a sinking pallet raft set one teen on a journey to sailing successAaron aims to become a naval architect and sail to destinations like Antarctica.10 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand$61m building project under way at one of nation's richest private schools Saint Kentigern's new development will add 42 classrooms and a large amphitheatre.07 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandThe stark reality of NZ's rising school absence crisisAlmost two thirds are students aged between 12 and 14.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRegion's first learning hub for migrant parents a 'transformative step' The hub is aimed at empowering families to better understand NZ's education system.05 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Where have our statesmen gone?OPINION: Tougher penalties for assaulting first responders will hopefully make role safer.05 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyRich-lister helps fund $2m+ Akl school pool upgradeThe deepened pool will support water polo and year-round community use.04 Jul 03:00 AM
AirlinesPacific airlines team up, four countries sign new trade and food dealAirlines from two small nations have big plans for unique, sometimes challenging region.04 Jul 01:13 AM
New ZealandSchool lunches improve, leaving local pig with smaller mealsStudents are now eating their school lunches, leaving less for Crackles the pig.03 Jul 06:00 PM
TalanoaECE leader shocked by proposed sleep rules after baby death at daycareDavid Seymour plans to rid the ECE sector of 'excessive' regulations.03 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessKidsCan founder on how an abusive relationship shaped her empathyDame Julie Chapman's experiences led to her endeavours to help others. 02 Jul 07:00 PM
PoliticsA look at the Term 3 school lunches with 73% positive feedbackDavid Seymour said complaints have fallen by 92% since March.01 Jul 11:13 PM
PoliticsHow good have school lunches been in term two?One school principal is still criticising the programme's meal quality.01 Jul 07:20 PM
WorldTrump administration: Harvard violated civil rights law on anti-SemitismHarvard is accused of not protecting Jewish students from discrimination.30 Jun 07:32 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Utter garbage, lies’: Hobson’s Pledge and National’s 'wokest' minister clash over Treaty in schools The minister says the claim is "based on complete and utter rubbish".30 Jun 05:23 AM
