PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorJamie Ensor: NZ First, National at odds on immigration, plus is New Zealand a 'launch pad’ to Aussie?ANALYSIS: The issue will almost certainly become a political football at the election.23 Sep 05:00 AM
PoliticsEducation Minister Erica Stanford announces $58m top-up for urgent school repairsThe wider $413m package combines new, existing and brought-forward funding.22 Sep 02:52 AM
New Zealand'The ministry got it wrong': Govt's switch on ag in school changesBackdown on agriculture, horticulture and agribusiness has been welcomed in the sector.18 Sep 03:07 AM
New ZealandSchool's out: Teachers start a week of strikes; class cancelled for thousands14 Sep 07:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEducation civil war? Why principals are split on plans to scrap NCEAA coalition of 64 principals from largely wealthy schools is backing plans to scrap NCEA.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy more 15-year-olds are leaving school for further studyThe Ministry of Education approved 1376 early leaving exemptions in 2024.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandOutdoor education could 'die a slow death' under Govt proposal - teacherThere are concerns making the subject vocational only will see fewer students sign up.08 Sep 09:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Rapid growth’: International students flock back, but what happens next?International student numbers shot up by 50% at the University of Waikato.06 Sep 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Government needs to stop spinning and start listeningOPINION: The coalition's 1% pay offer has frustrated nurses and teachers.06 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: Why NCEA reform matters for every childOPINION: More than 70% of parents said their children receive some form of tutoring.05 Sep 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGenuine consultation on secondary school qualification changes crucial – Kate GainsfordOPINION: Vocational pathways remain unclear with Industry Skill Councils not established.03 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Exciting to see': Teacher enrolments up 30%, exclusive data showsEducation Minister Erica Stanford said it shows the Government's initiatives are working.03 Sep 05:00 PM
Education'Crisis point': Fears as NZ lags in language learning for studentsLanguage learning at a crisis point.31 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEx-pupils claim predator teacher used 'two-way mirror'Minister seeks urgent briefing from Teaching Council and review of vetting practices. 30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchools across NZ receive mass 'bomb threat' emailQueenstown Primary School's deputy principal says the threat was issued this morning.29 Aug 01:28 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Where are these kids going to go?’: Schools fear being swamped under Akl high-rise planSchools don't want to be left dumping prefab classrooms on sports ovals, principals say.28 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShannon Walsh: Are charter schools a stain on the Government’s claims to fiscal responsibility?OPINION: Charter sponsors can now get 20-year contracts, up from 10 years.27 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandParents say schools getting opening hours wrong for yearsSome primary schools added days on after realising they had misinterpreted the rules.26 Aug 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Outrageous’: Agencies may need to make more cuts to fund massive board fee risesThere's concerns pay bumps may come at the expense of services. 25 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt warned Te Pūkenga de-merger would lead to more people on Jobseeker for longerAdvice suggested fewer people on a Jobseeker benefit would move into study.25 Aug 05:00 PM
ChristchurchSchool vandalism costs soar to $57m, calls for Govt action intensifyThe ministry set aside $9.7m for repairs this year, up 17% from 2020.24 Aug 05:56 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Shocking writing stats expose teaching gapsOPINION: How can it be that we have failed this generation of children so poorly? 20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceNation of Debt: 'I'm scared of opening IRD letters' – expat Kiwi on his ballooning student loan debtThree-quarters of overseas borrowers are behind on repayments.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandIcy day doesn't stop McFlurry of strikes in Hawke's BayTeachers and McDonald's workers walked off the job, calling for better pay and conditions.20 Aug 04:09 AM
New ZealandSecondary teachers strike over 1% pay rise offerStriking teachers called the Government's 1% pay rise 'in real terms a pay cut' and said conditions they asked for in negotiations had been 'completely ignored'.Watch19 Aug 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPatrick Walsh: Axing of NCEA needs to proceed with cautionOPINION: NCEA's architects aimed to fix systemic issues in school qualifications.18 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducation'Privilege is not a dirty word': What will private schools be spending extra government money on?St Cuthbert's College will receive an estimated $1.6m subsidy.15 Aug 10:00 PM