New ZealandTeachers left guessing after ministry U-turn on AI rulesTeachers can now use AI to help mark work but must oversee all results.16 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe failure of fees-free and why Māori and Pasifika students might miss outThe Education Ministry says it's better to dump fees-free and spend the money elsewhere.14 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics‘Significant boost’: Education Minister Stanford hails jump in structured literacy resultsThe Government puts focus on fresh educational results.13 Oct 02:50 AM
PoliticsNew education data to reveal 'transformational' impact after Govt's 'back-to-basics' pushThe results are expected to show across-the-board improvement for young children.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Thin workforce stretched further': Learning support gaps persistPsychologists and speech-language therapists make up 40% of vacancies.12 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: My message to Christopher Luxon – stop playing toughOPINION: Stop playing tough and start showing love for young jobseekers.11 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandTeachers to strike this week as pay talks with Govt stallSecondary and area school teachers will refuse to teach certain year groups this week. 10 Oct 10:02 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy many students in Thailand can’t let their hair downStudents say teachers still humiliate them with forced cuts in class despite court ruling.09 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandMega-school split: Mount Albert Grammar proposes dividing into twoIt may be a blueprint for other big schools battling to cope with rising student numbers.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMinistry considers first parent prosecutions over school absencesFines range from $30 a day to $3000 for repeat truancy offences.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSecretary for Education warns Gloriavale Christian School it may lose registration as private schoolA July ERO review found the school failed three of eight key standards.08 Oct 10:06 PM
New ZealandPrestigious Auckland private school King’s College announces new headmasterThe school leader begins as headmaster in January 2026, after Simon Lamb’s departure.07 Oct 08:38 PM
New ZealandSchool attendance lifts to highest level since Covid disruptionThe number of students who think school is important is also up. 07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandInside the Govt’s end-of-year to-do list - and what could prove most difficultA decision on introducing local council rates caps is due before December.07 Oct 04:17 AM
EducationNZ’s Truancy Crisis: Why are so many kids skipping school?Papatoetoe principal on tackling the rise in chronic absenteeism. Video / Herald NowWatch06 Oct 06:54 PM
New ZealandWaikato water contamination: Schools stay closed for start of termSchools may need to implement a "distance learning programme" if they can not reopen soon.06 Oct 06:49 AM
New ZealandRototuna boil-water notice keeps Hamilton schools closed for two daysAbout 29,000 residents in north Hamilton remain under the boil-water notice.05 Oct 03:42 AM
New ZealandTe reo enrolments surge 75% in a decade as classes hit capacityEnrolments in te reo courses jumped 75% in the past decade to 37,885.01 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClass warfare: South Auckland principals hit back over NCEA claimsThe schools say they're 'chocka' with students and urgently need more classrooms.28 Sep 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMechatronics and AI: What kids can expect from the new school curriculumBusinessNZ says the updated curriculum will better equip future workers.27 Sep 07:00 PM
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
World'Our daughter paid the price for that failure': Families confront inquiryHe was expelled after repeatedly bringing knives to school.17 Sep 09:18 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDon Christie: The education fix Aotearoa NZ needs is already here Opinion: NZ has an opportunity to align technology with our teaching values.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMum pleads for action as excluded 13-year-old left without schoolThree Hamilton schools have refused to take him after his exclusion.16 Sep 10:31 PM
New Zealand'Blindsided': Ag education leader slams Govt’s curriculum changesKerry Allen says she'll be encouraging the Government to review the decision.14 Sep 09:24 PM
New ZealandSchool's out: Teachers start a week of strikes; class cancelled for thousandsThe government’s offer included a 4.7% pay rise within 12 months.14 Sep 07:08 PM
New Zealand'Not lazy parents': 600 schools needing extra support to boost attendanceThe Ministry of Education said regional teams will step in to support them.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSecondary teachers to strike next week after rejecting latest pay offerUnion members will not teach, instruct or supervise students in certain levels each day.11 Sep 10:41 PM
New ZealandTeachers offered up to $40k to stay in hard-to-staff schoolsIt replaces an old scheme, which was capped at a maximum of $17,500.11 Sep 09:02 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
