EducationJulie King's service to education recognisedJulie King has spent 40 years in special needs education in England and New Zealand.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDental professional honoured in New Year listBarbara Dewson began her career as a school dental nurse in Ohakune.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Making a difference': Rosemary Cathcart made an officer of the NZ Order of MeritCathcart has spent 40 years working towards better education outcomes for gifted children.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A Christmas to celebrate': 5yo migrant granted visa to attend school after Herald investigationOngoing visa issues have made NZ experience "painful and stressful" for migrant workers.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Govt departments set to switch from Māori to English namesNZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi was first out of the blocks. Who's next?08 Dec 03:24 AM
New ZealandAnxiety, depression, social struggles: 'Dire' shortage of help for some young KiwisKids aged 11-13 grapple with issues previously not faced until 15 or 16, says principal.27 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleOpinion: Health and education are closely linked - NZ needs to integrate them more in primary schoolsMany NZ children face health and education challenges. Would a holistic approach help?25 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandPartnership school revival ‘destructive and weird’: NZEICharter schools will be revived under the new Government.24 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandAnxiety in public service, literacy support down and Guy Fawkes pet plan| Focus Morning Bulletin November 2, 2023Half a million ballots uncounted - Luxon may need NZ First, 30% drop in literacy support via Reading Recovery in last 3 years and owners are being urged to have a pet plan as Guy Fawkes rolls around. Video / NZ Herald / AP / GettyWatch01 Nov 07:29 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAnatomy of Labour’s collapse: From unprecedented support to devastating loss in three yearsArdern wanted to look after first-time Labour voters after 2020 win. What happened?17 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrimary school goes into lockdown, police respond to reports of man with 'stick'The lockdown has since lifted and students are able to go home.13 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandNapier win Ross Shield with near-unprecedented dominanceIt is arguably the most dominant performance since the Shield was first presented in 1902.30 Sep 11:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDurie Hill School to celebrate 150 years of educationThe school's new principal hoped the celebrations would bring pupils of all ages together.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Stop our children being a political rugby ball': Teacher's message to candidatesOne teacher believes a lack of a cross-party shared vision is 'destroying our future'.27 Sep 10:27 PM
New ZealandSchool holiday rush: Traffic building south out of Auckland as airport braces for passenger rushSchool hols, Warriors' Brisbane match and South Island weather combine for maximum chaos.22 Sep 02:51 AM
New ZealandFake gun arrests: Te Atatū school in lockdownFreyburg Community School went into lockdown today after imitation guns were seen nearby.12 Sep 02:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: Christopher Luxon and the truth about schoolsOPINION: Schools have enough problems without having to deal with politicians' bad data.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Incredible memories': Aims Games wraps up for 2023"So many competitors will leave with the most incredible memories."08 Sep 06:07 AM
New ZealandLuxon announces education policy in Tauranga, visits Aims GamesThe campaign trail has taken the National leader to Tauranga today.08 Sep 02:35 AM
New Zealand'Perfect place': School travels from Rotorua to Tauranga for Aims Games'But we liked the place, it suits us and there’s a lot more to do over there.'07 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandAims Games: Thousands of students party at the opening ceremonyIt's the largest games, with more than 22,000 officials, supporters, and junior athletes.03 Sep 06:00 PM
LifestyleSir Ashley Bloomfield's next big moveOur humble health hero is getting a dose of fun before his next move.01 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandConcerns raised about school's board after staff exodusNgunguru School Board of Trustees says that "change is a part of growth".01 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Waitara School kids get fresh shoes thanks to ZespriWaitara School pupils receive new shoes thanks to Zespri Young and Healthy Virtual Adventure. Video / Alyssa SmithWatch30 Aug 10:39 PM
PoliticsKing Charles approves cancellation of James Wallace’s knighthoodAlso at post-Cabinet press conference: Doctors' strikes, health milestones, education.21 Aug 04:36 AM
New ZealandHarold the Giraffe's caravan for saleTricky time for the West Coast Life Education operation, which relies on sponsors to run.15 Aug 02:10 AM
New Zealand'End of a challenging time' - Govt ditches all remaining Covid restrictionsIt comes as reported cases and hospitalisations have been trending up in past two weeks.14 Aug 06:30 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: The downstream impacts of the pandemic will reverberate indefinitelyThe lifting of Covid restrictions signals the end of an era - though not the end of Covid.14 Aug 05:51 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: AI invites itself in to stayEDITORIAL: From health, education to transport, artificial intelligence is part of life.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's really scary': Autistic gymnast on managing meltdowns at 10Three years ago, Christchurch dad Rob and his wife Carla were at breaking point.28 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: A grumpy Winston Peters and his ‘mission to save our country’OPINION: NZ First claims it will save us from "racism and separatism".24 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Govt spending, party policies, and what about a grand coalition?OPINION: Letters on debt, fast-food diplomacy, home detention, and the St James Theatre.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Energetic and excited’: Slain sisters’ first day of school recalled by Timaru teachersTeachers at the school the slain Dickason children attended have wept in court today.20 Jul 11:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Labour’s new slogan meaningless, it’s results that countOPINION: Apparently Labour is “In It For You". Not for me, writes Mike Hosking.19 Jul 06:00 PM
