PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPower rankings: New Zealand’s top sporting schools of 2025 revealedWhich school can claim to be the country’s biggest sporting powerhouse?10 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandMega-school split: Mount Albert Grammar proposes dividing into twoIt may be a blueprint for other big schools battling to cope with rising student numbers.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘It’s been pretty crazy’: Teen band’s whirlwind year of gigs and gloryThe Kerikeri High School band formed only last summer before hitting big stages.07 Oct 10:00 PM
EducationNZ’s Truancy Crisis: Why are so many kids skipping school?Papatoetoe principal on tackling the rise in chronic absenteeism. Video / Herald NowWatch06 Oct 06:54 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClass warfare: South Auckland principals hit back over NCEA claimsThe schools say they're 'chocka' with students and urgently need more classrooms.28 Sep 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMechatronics and AI: What kids can expect from the new school curriculumBusinessNZ says the updated curriculum will better equip future workers.27 Sep 07:00 PM
Business'Death by a thousand cuts': The heavy price of school holidays costing parents an extra $1000School holidays can become a financial stress test for many parents.23 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyNew Zealand Schools tested before Australia clashesDan Lawrence impressed for Schools with relentless defence and game-breaking runs.22 Sep 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandNo-go zone? Find out how many out-of-zone students schools will accept in 2026Auckland schools have revealed how many families were successful in out-of-zone ballots.19 Sep 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby: Herald’s annual awardsCovering the latest developments in schools rugby.18 Sep 07:31 PM
New ZealandLong-serving Tauranga principal remembered as 'great leader'Tributes flow after the death of Graham Young, who led Tauranga Boys' for 23 years.18 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Destined to do something great': Nikara Ross' journey from student to mentorWairoa woman Nikara Ross is guiding youth in the NZDF after it gave her a career. 15 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby: The top high school fullbacks in NZLooking at the future stars continuing New Zealand's rich legacy of great fullbacks.15 Sep 12:01 AM
New ZealandSecondary teachers to strike next week after rejecting latest pay offerUnion members will not teach, instruct or supervise students in certain levels each day.11 Sep 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyHow this remarkable 16-year old led his school back to rugby gloryAt just 16, Te Ariki Rogers was chosen to captain the Rotorua Boys' First XV.11 Sep 08:21 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPrime meets Stanford over NCEA changes but coy on Labour stanceHere's what went down in the highly anticipated Govt-Labour meeting.11 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsErica Stanford reveals new secondary school subjectsThe Government has unveiled new secondary school subjects on offer as part of a refresh of the national curriculum. Video / Alyse WrightWatch10 Sep 11:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEducation civil war? Why principals are split on plans to scrap NCEAA coalition of 64 principals from largely wealthy schools is backing plans to scrap NCEA.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'No room to move': Govt says it has hit financial limit with new teacher pay dealThe Government says new $449 million, four-year deal meets cost-of-living pressures.05 Sep 10:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGenuine consultation on secondary school qualification changes crucial – Kate GainsfordOPINION: Vocational pathways remain unclear with Industry Skill Councils not established.03 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Exciting to see': Teacher enrolments up 30%, exclusive data showsEducation Minister Erica Stanford said it shows the Government's initiatives are working.03 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool Rugby'Our greatest strength': Rotorua Boys' High School collect a fifth national titleRotorua's win marked their fifth national First XV championship victory.01 Sep 02:49 AM
New ZealandTragic drowning gives autistic teen new impetus for anti-bullying talksSantos Cachay, 16, lost his father earlier this month when he drowned while fishing.31 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Where are these kids going to go?’: Schools fear being swamped under Akl high-rise planSchools don't want to be left dumping prefab classrooms on sports ovals, principals say.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandParents say schools getting opening hours wrong for yearsSome primary schools added days on after realising they had misinterpreted the rules.26 Aug 10:50 PM
New ZealandThe Napier lunch service that's delivered 3.3 million meals to schoolsWhen it started, sausage rolls were the most popular item. Now, it's sushi.22 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'150 clicks by the end of the straight': School speed limit changes in spotlight in TararuaSharon Cameron says she's welcoming consultation on proposed speed limit changes.20 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandSecondary teachers strike over 1% pay rise offerStriking teachers called the Government's 1% pay rise 'in real terms a pay cut' and said conditions they asked for in negotiations had been 'completely ignored'.Watch19 Aug 09:30 PM
New Zealand'The numbers don't add up': Nearly 20,000 teachers strike after 'appalling' 1% pay offerThe associate education minister has branded today's protest 'trigger-happy'.19 Aug 08:24 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool Rugby'Good character prevails': King’s College triumph in Auckland First XV finalWestlake Boys secured their fifth consecutive North Harbour championship.17 Aug 10:44 PM
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
PremiumPremiumChristchurch'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
PremiumPremiumOpinionJames 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 strikeSecondary school teachers to strike, no Parliament seat for Chlöe Swarbrick, and nurse strikes delay thousands of appointments.Watch13 Aug 07:28 PM