PremiumPremiumEducation'Privilege is not a dirty word': What will private schools be spending extra government money on?St Cuthbert's College will receive an estimated $1.6m subsidy.15 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumChristchurch'Up for it': Southland, Christchurch in First XV rugby battle for South Island crownThe winner advances to the national Top 4 in Palmerston North.14 Aug 08:00 PM
PremiumOpinionJames Bentley: Why NCEA overhaul falls shortOPINION: A top headmaster says theoverhaul is not the bold reset many believed was coming.14 Aug 06:00 PM
Herald NOWNZ Herald Morning News Update | No Parliament for Chlöe Swarbrick and school teachers to strikeWatch13 Aug 07:28 PM
PremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why NCEA's demise is a lesson in failed educational policy13 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumNew ZealandSchool shake-up: Why education overhaul could send more students to Cambridge exams11 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionThe Conversation: NCEA isn’t perfect but NZ shouldn't forget why it was introduced in the first place06 Aug 06:00 PM
PoliticsEducation Minister Erica Stanford defends ‘hasty’ six-week consultation period for NCEA upheavalThe upheaval will see the decades-old NCEA scheme abolished completely. 04 Aug 11:50 PM
New Zealand'Huge backward step': Debate over Govt's new education proposalThe new system replaces NCEA with national qualifications over five years.04 Aug 07:58 PM
Herald NOWWill the NCEA replacement work for everyone? Erica Stanford responds to concernsEducation Minister Erica Stanford joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss the proposed end to NCEA and what will replace it.Watch04 Aug 07:24 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPrincipals have their say on axing NCEA: A 'huge step forward' or a game of political football?Leading principals debate the merits of plans to radically overhaul education.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNCEA abolition makes things 'clearer' for students, murkier for teachersHawke's Bay principals share their thoughts on the overhaul of high school qualifications.04 Aug 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyAuckland First XV semis decided, rivals to clash for Canterbury titleThe semifinals and finals around the country have been decided.04 Aug 04:00 AM
PoliticsNCEA abolished in 'massive' shake-up of NZ’s main secondary school qualificationTwo new qualifications at Year 12, 13 will replace NCEA after a series of damning reports.04 Aug 12:10 AM
PoliticsNCEA is being scrapped - here is what will replace itThe overhaul represents the most radical overhaul in decades.03 Aug 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe $600k zone: Families paying premium for homes near Auckland's most exclusive schoolsFind out exactly how much you have to pay to live in every school zone in Auckland. 01 Aug 05:00 PM
School RugbyPolice review footage of top Akl school rugby clash; Witness claims player kicked unconscious Two red cards were given during the game, one allegedly after a player's head was kicked.01 Aug 07:00 AM
Sport'Integrity, fairness, consistency': School Sport NZ proposes Year 14 student banDebate comes to a head after recent issues in rowing, rugby, mountain-bike competitions.29 Jul 09:36 PM
Rugby'Unfortunate incident': Crossbar falls on player during top Auckland schoolboy clashThe player received medical attention and was allowed to continue.29 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool Rugby'The next Benji': Brother of Warriors star makes waves as King's go topCalvin Harris-Tavita has shown his match-winning chops in 1A First XV rugby.28 Jul 03:01 AM
School RugbyPolice intervene after brawl at Akl Grammar involving parents and schoolboy rugby playersA witness said a spectator's comment after a red card sparked the large brawl.28 Jul 01:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris Abercrombie: NCEA changes must build on what works, not destroy itOPINION: Reform should be thoughtful, build on its strengths and listen to communities.24 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandFirst XV: Hastings Boys' High's Super 8 final hopes hang by a threadHastings' hopes looked forlorn a few weeks ago, but they're still in with a chance.23 Jul 10:22 PM
New ZealandInternal documents reveal curriculum rewrite struggles, AI consideredInternal documents show the curriculum rewrite lacked a clear definition.21 Jul 07:38 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyKing's topple champions in Auckland First XV rugby shake-upKing's College defeated Kelston Boys' High 28-5, securing a bonus point.21 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTim O'Connor: NCEA as we know it should be abolishedOPINION: We need a simplified, rigorous but fair national qualification for our schools.21 Jul 12:05 AM
New Zealand'Abandonment': Fears NCEA could be left behind as top schools switchOne-third of Year 11 students didn't take NCEA 1 in 2024, as Cambridge exams demand grows.18 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment ditching open-plan classroomsEducation Minister Erica Stanford wants standard designs that prioritise flexibility.16 Jul 02:09 AM
Rugby'Why did you punch me?': College coach claims referee assaulted him after heated first XV clashDarren Paewai has broken his silence about an incident during a clash with Kāpiti College.15 Jul 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFirst XV rugby: Palmerston North lead Super 8; Rathkeale dominatePalmerston North defeated St John's 34-0, leading the Super 8 by four points.14 Jul 03:49 AM