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Last-minute First XV drama: King's clinch final spot in tense semi

King's College will face St Kentigern in the Auckland 1A final at Eden Park.

Auckland school locked down after 'aggressive' adults walk onto grounds

Police say school staff escorted the group away and prevented them from re-entering.

The Conversation: NCEA isn’t perfect but NZ shouldn't forget why it was introduced in the first place

OPINION: NCEA Levels 2 and 3 will become the New Zealand Certificate of Education.

Education Minister Erica Stanford defends ‘hasty’ six-week consultation period for NCEA upheaval

The upheaval will see the decades-old NCEA scheme abolished completely.

'Huge backward step': Debate over Govt's new education proposal

The new system replaces NCEA with national qualifications over five years.

Will the NCEA replacement work for everyone? Erica Stanford responds to concerns

Education Minister Erica Stanford joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss the proposed end to NCEA and what will replace it.

Principals 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.

NCEA abolition makes things 'clearer' for students, murkier for teachers

Hawke's Bay principals share their thoughts on the overhaul of high school qualifications.

Chris Abercrombie: NCEA changes must build on what works, not destroy it

OPINION: Reform should be thoughtful, build on its strengths and listen to communities.

First XV: Hastings Boys' High's Super 8 final hopes hang by a thread

Hastings' hopes looked forlorn a few weeks ago, but they're still in with a chance.

Internal documents reveal curriculum rewrite struggles, AI considered

Internal documents show the curriculum rewrite lacked a clear definition.

King's topple champions in Auckland First XV rugby shake-up

King's College defeated Kelston Boys' High 28-5, securing a bonus point.

Tim O'Connor: NCEA as we know it should be abolished

OPINION: We need a simplified, rigorous but fair national qualification for our schools.

'Abandonment': Fears NCEA could be left behind as top schools switch

One-third of Year 11 students didn't take NCEA 1 in 2024, as Cambridge exams demand grows.

Government ditching open-plan classrooms

Education Minister Erica Stanford wants standard designs that prioritise flexibility.

'Why did you punch me?': College coach claims referee assaulted him after heated first XV clash

Darren Paewai has broken his silence about an incident during a clash with Kāpiti College.