PremiumPremiumAuckland'Massive stress': Parents asked for more than $1800 in 'voluntary' school donationsParents are not legally required to pay donations and can claim a 33.3% tax credit.05 Dec 06:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandDisabled children may be forced into homeschooling as specialist school rolls fill upAn Auckland school has a waitlist of more than 100 disabled children.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSecondary teachers vote to accept collective agreement settlementFrom early 2026, 80% of trained secondary teachers will have a base salary over $100k.04 Dec 03:32 AM
New ZealandPrincipal of school at centre of mouldy school lunch fiasco hurt by David Seymour's comments02 Dec 02:05 AM
New ZealandSeymour labels principal at centre of mouldy school lunches a media 'frequent flyer'01 Dec 07:52 PM
PremiumNew ZealandRural parents hit out after Hastings school bus axed because Flaxmere College is closer01 Dec 05:06 PM
Christchurch'Totally unacceptable:' Mouldy school lunches served to Christchurch students01 Dec 03:30 AM
PremiumNew ZealandPrincipal forced to turn away disabled students as families surge into zone29 Nov 01:00 AM
PremiumNew ZealandPrivate school education: NZ’s most expensive & how much fees have jumped28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Bethlehem College Ōmokoroa primary school plannedThe primary school is expected to open by 2029, next door to the new preschool.27 Nov 07:35 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandEx-GP linked to Kelston Boys' takeover embroiled in Mt Albert Grammar legal disputeControversial ex-doctor Rhys Cullen's in a bitter legal stoush with a top Auckland school.23 Nov 02:56 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Winston Peters may have got the deal of the centuryOPINION: Why were some well-known Kiwi golf courses not in the top 100, a reader asked.22 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Just crazy': Principals fear burnout as student needs and politics shake schoolsClassroom space and student learning difficulties are also challenges for principals.21 Nov 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘Not an optional extra’: Tairāwhiti schools vow to keep Te Tiriti at heart of learningLawyer Tania Waikato has compiled a nationwide list of over 800 schools so far.21 Nov 02:16 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandThe Auckland college coup, the struck-off doctor, and the failed bid to gag the Herald'We sincerely hope no other school in NZ will have to experience it.'20 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandPower shift in classrooms: What the new education bill would changeSchools would be unable to opt out of international maths and reading tests.20 Nov 02:07 AM
New ZealandMinistry confirms recalled asbestos sand used in school programmesAbout 260 schools contacted the Ministry of Education after the recall notice.19 Nov 07:07 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: New Zealand 'going down the tubes' over school attendance problemOPINION: Nearly half of New Zealand's pupils failed to attend school regularly last term.19 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Unbelievable': Oranga Tamariki knew of Gloriavale child suffocation claims eight years agoBarrister Brian Henry calls the lack of action ‘unbelievable’.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAsbestos‑tainted Kmart product shuts some Bay of Plenty schoolsThe Ministry of Education has fielded more than 260 queries from schools.17 Nov 09:43 PM
New ZealandNZ's oldest school dumps board as independent review launched amid student safety concernsA violent incident involving more than 30 Wesley College boarders was recently revealed.17 Nov 09:27 PM
New ZealandMore than 20 education providers closed after asbestos found in play sandThe Ministry of Education has fielded over 260 queries from schools and childcare centres.17 Nov 03:09 AM
New Zealand‘What a woman’s place was’: Ex-member on Gloriavale girls’ schoolingPearl Valor says Gloriavale girls were mainly schooled domestic duties and childcare.17 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandNearly 250 schools raise safety fears after play sand asbestos recallSome NZ schools are closed this week while they undergo contamination testing.16 Nov 09:46 PM
New ZealandTwo schools close for urgent asbestos cleaning after magic sand recallAll classes and teaching spaces are closed with 'immediate effect'. 16 Nov 07:44 AM
AucklandTaxpayers funding new charter school inspired by secretive Opus Dei groupThe 'Catholic ethos' school in Epsom will open near two existing Catholic primaries.15 Nov 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘Stop using them immediately’: Kmart coloured sand toys recalled after asbestos detectedMinistry says cancer risk from brief exposure is low but urges immediate caution.14 Nov 10:29 PM
New ZealandSchools, preschools close after sand recalled over asbestos fearsSeven schools and early learning centres have closed over possible exposure.14 Nov 02:30 AM
New ZealandMultiple schools raise alarm over potentially contaminated sandMinistry staff have been contacted by about 30 schools and 30 early childhood services.13 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyShovels in: Christopher Luxon, Wayne Brown at BeachlandsUp to 5000 new homes, a town hub and schools are planned in the south-east coastal area.13 Nov 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Contain it': Coloured sand recalled nationwide over asbestos fearsTesting in Australia found asbestos in similar coloured sand products.12 Nov 04:12 AM
New ZealandSchool kitchen worker charged with student sex offence wins bid to keep name secretThe man resigned after the allegations against him emerged. 12 Nov 04:00 AM
