New ZealandAuckland principal admits slapping pupilA principal at an Auckland private school has admitted slapping one of his students with the back of his hand and says the incident has torn his family apart.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandParents appalled as Santa debunkedA primary school relief teacher is on the naughty list with parents this Christmas after apparently casting doubt about Santa's authenticity...20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandUni funds name changesThe country's largest university is bankrolling the official name change of transgender students to avoid them being accidentally outed in class.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchools set to chop back zonesScores of pupils will be frozen out of some of Auckland's top primary schools after a zone revamp.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool takeover rules to changeThe way failing schools are taken over and managed is set to change as the Ministry of Education seeks to improve how it oversees the process.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand90 schools sign up for new schemeThe Government has signed up the first schools to take part in its flagship education scheme. One union says relatively low interest shows teachers and parents are not on board.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWarnings for charter schoolA flagship charter school has lost nearly a quarter of its students and is still battling problems as it nears the end of its first year.02 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuDestiny failed school scrutinyDestiny Church's failed attempt to set up a charter school was blocked in part because of fears about students being pressured into joining the church.29 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHousing shortage a windfall for schoolsPrincipals say it's "party time" in many Auckland schools because the city's housing shortage has bumped about half the region's schools down the decile ratings.26 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew charter schools offer freebiesFree uniforms and stationery are on offer to those who enrol at a new charter school.21 Nov 09:28 PM
OpinionNicholas JonesNicholas Jones: Decile rejig means more funds for some in spite of property boomSome Auckland schools will get a boost in funding after being given lower decile ratings - despite booming property prices in surrounding areas.21 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLack of male teachers 'affecting boys'Students are now less likely to have a male teacher, with many going through their early education years without ever encountering a male role model.16 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionHerald on Sunday editorial: Give teens stronger lessons on consentIncidents such as the "Roast Busters" case show sex education needs to be more than a component of the health and physical education curriculum.15 Nov 09:59 PM
New ZealandSchool's teacher loss stirs uneaseA primary school lost more than 55 teachers in four years - but got a government inspector's tick of approval.14 Nov 08:57 PM
New ZealandNZ slips in world maths rankingsClass disruptions and a lack of exposure to algebra and geometry are just some issues being linked to NZ slipping from 13th to 22nd in OECD maths ratings.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchools' anxious wait for ratingsThe Ministry of Education has begun informing schools of their new decile ratings and at least one Auckland school will need to rely more on parent fundraising as a result.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ schools' report: Could try harderPlenty of improvement but still much to work on - the New Zealand schooling sector has been given its annual report card.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDecision a 'win for women'Teachers entitled to 24 months' maternity leave can take another two years off if they fall pregnant again while on leave, in a decision called a "win for women".05 Nov 06:40 AM
New ZealandPositive change from sex scandalA positive change could emerge from the Roast Busters scandal, a victim advocate says, as the Ministry of Education plans new sex education guidelines for schools.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand$22m rebuild of leaky schoolGardens School in Manurewa was one of the biggest casualties of the leaky building crisis and has been leaking ever since it was built in the late 1990s.30 Oct 02:16 AM
New ZealandUnion urges scrutiny of scholarshipsA scheme in which millions of taxpayer dollars are spent on sending students to private schools needs to be assessed to see if it is delivering results, an education union says.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKids struggling to speakFewer children starting school can speak in sentences, prompting an investigation by education chiefs.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt looking at charter rules changeEducation Minister Hekia Parata is in negotiation in the hope of opening more charter schools next year, possibly allowing tertiary institutions to run them.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchools to take back booted-out kidsSchools are being made to re-enrol students they had kicked out for bad behaviour including carrying weapons, physical assaults and drug use.10 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuRadioLive host in charter school bidAn organisation headed by broadcaster and former politician Willie Jackson is in negotiations to open a charter school.07 Aug 03:17 AM
New ZealandSchool scammers drop bidA former principal and her husband who scammed $30,000 from a decile one school have abandoned their appeal after a judge told them they may be jailed.28 Jul 10:03 PM
New ZealandFall in reading standards in many regionsThe number of young school children achieving or bettering the national standard in reading has fallen or flat-lined in half of the country's regions.24 Jul 06:47 AM
New ZealandOpening pupils' minds to the worldHow open Kiwi students are to international cultures and opportunities could be measured as an important part of the school curriculum.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFemale grads earn less, study findsNew Zealand women are earning thousands of dollars less than their male counterparts just five years after graduation, a report reveals.13 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuSFO: No criminal offending at Kohanga ReoThe Serious Fraud Office says it has found no criminal offending at Te Pataka Ohanga, the subsidiary of the Kohanga Reo National Trust.10 Jun 05:15 AM
