OpinionOpinion: Why Govt’s latest plan for schools might fail history testOPINION: A recent experience with standardised testing didn’t achieve what was promised.25 Mar 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘False facts’: Govt hits out at Labour for ‘misleading’ attacks on PPP schoolsLabour has had to change its story on PPP schools and their alleged downfalls.20 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘What happens next?’ Calls for local solutions to school lunch problemsLibelle Group's liquidation raises concerns about school lunch programme's stability.19 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandGovt’s surprise move on national testing system stuns principalsThere are concerns the new test might be developed by a foreign company.19 Mar 07:11 PM
New Zealand‘We could lose experts’: Funding uncertainty for literacy teachersPossible reinvestment of funds has been labelled 'a kneejerk reaction to finances'.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Hundreds of children escaped from early childhood centres in NZ in five yearsFour children were found 'running around on the road'; another was found near a highway.15 Mar 04:03 PM
OpinionOpinion: You don’t fix an education system by tearing it apartOPINION: The thing is not all children learn in the same way.13 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKaiapoi young parents’ college enrolment surges with 17 new studentsThe college offers van pick-ups and lunch for pregnant and breastfeeding mums.13 Mar 12:49 AM
New ZealandReplacing an entire school: Excited kids watch as modular classrooms, admin block arrive in one goThe fleet of trucks and a crane stopped everyone in the community in their tracks.12 Mar 05:31 PM
Education'Worries right from the start': Former school lunch contractor ready to step inLibelle liquidation sparks calls for change in school lunch programme.11 Mar 05:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Frustrating’: The 15 Christchurch schools with unfinished projects in Govt rebuild delaysA total of 115 schools were slated for refurbishment after the 2010-2011 earthquakes.10 Mar 07:21 PM
New ZealandQuality school lunches: Bay of Islands College leads by exampleThe Bay of Islands College kitchen team's skills and creativity result in quality lunches.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPre-planned police operation led to school lockdownOne person was arrested. Police remain at the scene.09 Mar 08:56 PM
New ZealandState-integrated school’s optional $10,000 fee shocks parentThe fee for day students nearly doubled from $5585 since 2020.09 Mar 08:13 PM
New Zealand‘A good job’: Seymour stands by school lunch programmeThe minister's comments come after incidents that included a child being badly burned.07 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Never intended’: School lunch that burned student wrongly reheated in ovenA Bay of Plenty school reported lunches arriving so hot that containers exploded.07 Mar 04:55 AM
New Zealand‘Deeply regrettable’: School lunch burns student, prompting safety probeDavid Seymour apologised to the principal for the lunch incident.06 Mar 09:45 PM
New Zealand‘Bring it to our school’: Principal on free lunch programme gapsMaidstone Intermediate doesn't qualify for the free lunch scheme.06 Mar 06:57 PM
New Zealand‘Make a sandwich’: Luxon’s response to school lunch backlashLuxon said he would rather the state not have the responsibility of feeding students. 03 Mar 07:55 PM
New Zealand'Unforgivable': Students consume melted plastic after school lunches overheat in oven mishapDavid Seymour had called this incident 'unacceptable' as a review is under way.03 Mar 06:47 AM
New Zealand‘Equity crisis’: Principals urge end to NCEA reading and maths testsOver half of students from low-income schools failed the reading and writing tests.02 Mar 06:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe cost of a private school education: NZ’s most expensive & how much fees have jumpedA Herald analysis of 20 leading independent schools' fees.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘We’ve had no one apply’: Teacher shortage hits regionThe Bay could be short of 180 primary school teachers in 2025, according to projections.28 Feb 06:15 PM
Politics‘He’s the minister responsible’: PM makes expectations clear to Seymour over school lunchesChristopher Luxon says the programme is still experiencing some 'teething issues'.28 Feb 05:41 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Who’s at fault on school lunches?OPINON: An attitude of ingratitude has poisoned the school lunch rollout. 28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFive Northland schools face lunch delivery, quality concernsMinistry of Education is working with suppliers to improve meal delivery.27 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandLabour MP calls for David Seymour’s sacking over school lunch programmeAssociate Education Minister claims the revamped scheme will save $170 million overall.27 Feb 01:37 AM
Education‘Cost-saving’ lunch scheme under fire: Principals urge acting PM to return to old systemPrincipals list issues like small portions, late deliveries, and burned and unsealed food.27 Feb 12:10 AM
EducationEleven days of butter chicken: Principals report more problems with school lunchesSchools meet with catering area manager, but still no clear solutions to lunch issues.25 Feb 07:04 PM
New ZealandErica Stanford announces fast track residency for primary teachers amid shortageNZ schools could be short by 1250 teachers this year, a report has warned.24 Feb 06:31 PM
New ZealandNutritionist finds list of issues with school lunch programmeIssues such as wastage and meal quality in schools were raised.24 Feb 05:58 AM
New ZealandSchool lunch supplier sorry after delivery error leaves kids hungryWhangārei Intermediate School ordered about 100 pizzas after issues with school lunches.24 Feb 01:53 AM
New Zealand‘Persistent difficulties’: Education Ministry shutting down Cobham SchoolCobham primary school will close on June 27 after over 60 years in operation.21 Feb 11:10 PM
New ZealandLate, burnt and leaking: School rejects burnt lunches, opts for pizza insteadWhangārei Intermediate had to send back burnt and leaking school lunches.21 Feb 04:00 PM
