PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'How big is too big?' Discover Auckland's biggest and fastest-growing schoolsSearch every Auckland school to see which have grown fastest in our latest interactive.06 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsEducation Minister Erica Stanford says her relationship with teacher union is ‘excellent’Stanford made her comments at the annual PPTA meeting.01 Oct 06:21 AM
PoliticsInside the report used to justify cutting $30m from a te reo Māori course for teachersReport finds course providers are 'exceptional' and engagement 'outstanding'.30 Sep 05:15 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Who made David Seymour boss of education?OPINION: 'What is the Minister of Education doing – in fact, who is the minister?'30 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Willis and Seymour tackle the evils of staying at homeClimate strikes and teacher-only days are no excuses for missing school, Seymour says.27 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleThe biggest reasons for failing university entranceWhat's stopping young Kiwis from gaining entry to university?27 Sep 01:32 AM
New Zealand"Kick in the guts": Acting principal reacts to teachers only day, truancy crackdownAssociate Education Minister David Seymour says new rules from 2026 could see parents prosecuted. Video / Alyse Wright, Carson BluckWatch26 Sep 05:26 AM
Aged careExpressions of interest close for 'prime' Karori site after development falls throughThe former university campus was supposed to be turning into a retirement village.26 Sep 12:33 AM
PoliticsSeymour says parents could face prosecution for kids' truancyThe Associate Education Minister announces a new scheme to tackle a 'truancy crisis'.25 Sep 10:48 PM
New ZealandAuckland daycare requests child’s removal over multiple allergic reactionsThe Ministry of Education is processing a complaint regarding the daycare.24 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandEducation changes: Area schools ‘copping it from all directions’North Canterbury area schools (Years 1 to 13) say they're struggling to keep up.18 Sep 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Classroom plan should be a relief to teachersIt beggars belief to see the union's opposition.17 Sep 05:03 PM
New Zealand'Flood classrooms with unregistered relievers': PPTA fears over teacher shortage planThe Teaching Council will loosen eligibility criteria.15 Sep 07:07 AM
New ZealandMuslim school caught up in toxic receivership stoush involving warring charity, nearly $2mThe school was forced into lockdown this week after threatening videos were sent.15 Sep 04:30 AM
New ZealandStaffing crisis should be addressed before curriculum shift, principals sayMaths and literacy are receiving a big shake-up, but principals say it's too fast.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Critical point': Students may be rostered home as teacher shortage bitesThe PPTA says Ōrewa College is 'not alone in its plan to roster students home'.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandShould a 5-year-old be able to count to 10 and accurately describe shapes?A big change is that both curriculums specify what children should be learning each year.06 Sep 05:03 AM
EducationSecretive legal advice argues charter schools likely to breach labour rulesConfidential legal advice exposes risks of charter school staff agreements.05 Sep 08:34 PM
New Zealand'This is insane’: Educators slam curriculum plansEducators are concerned the latest overhaul in maths and English is being rushed.01 Sep 08:06 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The real local council priorities; sad state of energy supplyOPINION: 'It is unfortunate that the dominant tower in the city is the casino tower.'27 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand"Horrific": The harmful content two researchers accessed on school-issued iPadsJo Robertson and Holly Brooker conducted an experiment at six different primary schools in Auckland. Video / Cameron Pitney / Corey Fleming / Michael Craig / Ben Dickens / GettyWatch27 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Freaking out': Toddler found near state highway after escaping from daycare'We sincerely regret the distress this incident has caused,' the centre says.23 Aug 05:05 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon's numbers fumble as PM conflates maths and reading ratesLuxon was answering questions from reporters during his recent trip to Australia.19 Aug 06:56 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Our children's education is not a political hot potatoOPINION: Is the maths curriculum overhaul a good idea?17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ at ‘high risk’ of measles outbreak - Ministry of Education'Local childhood immunisation rates are declining,' the ministry said.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Savage' cuts: 268 more jobs axed from Te Whatu OraThousands of roles have been cut within the public sector.15 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandLeaky school's rebuild delayed; now deemed earthquake-proneTaihape Area School's rebuild is now scheduled for 2025.15 Aug 01:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDouble standard? Ministry vacated staff from one quake risk building, left school kids in anotherMinistry of Education is under fire from Wellington Girls' College as kids work from home.14 Aug 09:27 PM
New ZealandWhat’s for lunch? Samples of new healthy school lunches revealedLunches are expected to be delivered at $3 per meal.14 Aug 05:00 PM
Education'Don't gamble with our future' students protest school closureWellington Girls' College students hold a silent protest at Parliament over their earthquake-prone class block. Video / NZ HeraldWatch14 Aug 01:31 AM
New Zealand'Don't gamble with our safety': Students protest school closureStudent leaders have accused the ministry of not revealing earthquake risks.13 Aug 09:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandState school teachers could be told to fill in at new charter schoolsCabinet material states charter schools aim to increase choice and enable 'innovation'.13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Truancy and the law – crisis or smokescreen?OPINION: The focus should be on addressing the chronically absent rate.11 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandKids 'painted on damaged asbestos panels' at unnamed schoolDocuments reveal ‘widespread non-compliance’ over asbestos in schools.08 Aug 08:19 PM
