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
New Zealand'Not taken lightly': Govt disappointed as teachers plan strike over payThe Government offered a 1% pay rise but the PPTA has deemed it too low.13 Aug 06:55 AM
New Zealand'Significant challenges': Teachers to strike as Govt offers 1% pay riseThe PPTA says the offered pay increase is the lowest in a generation.13 Aug 06:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why NCEA's demise is a lesson in failed educational policyOPINION: New Zealand should not have persisted with a flawed scheme for so long.13 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSchool shake-up: Why education overhaul could send more students to Cambridge examsOne-third of Year 11 students didn't take NCEA 1 in 2024, as Cambridge exams demand grew.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyLast-minute First XV drama: King's clinch final spot in tense semiKing's College will face St Kentigern in the Auckland 1A final at Eden Park.11 Aug 02:15 AM
New ZealandAuckland school locked down after 'aggressive' adults walk onto groundsPolice say school staff escorted the group away and prevented them from re-entering.11 Aug 12:55 AM
OpinionThe Conversation: NCEA isn’t perfect but NZ shouldn't forget why it was introduced in the first placeOPINION: NCEA Levels 2 and 3 will become the New Zealand Certificate of Education.06 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