PoliticsGovt introduces standardised testing in primary schoolsThe 'progress monitoring' checks will focus on reading, writing and maths.02 Jul 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbySaint Kentigern First XV stand tall, Westlake finally beatenAll the latest news and results from schoolboy rugby around the country.01 Jul 05:30 AM
New ZealandRugby: School teams showing their mettleA round-up of Whanganui school rugby for the month of June.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLate Lindisfarne goal denies Gisborne Premier chanceThe qualification series will be good prep for the Super 8 football tournament.26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: David Seymour out of his depth on school lunch debateOPINION: Also in today's letters – rubbish council comms; that NZDF plane versus ferries.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier beat Hastings by one point in hotly contested schoolboy rugby rivalryNapier clinched the victory despite two yellow cards.16 Jun 12:51 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: How will charter schools help?; govt departments lack visionOPINION: 'All political parties should have to meet every 10 years to renegotiate.'14 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt pledges $90m to improve facilities of specialist schoolsThe coalition Government also announced 17 additional satellite classrooms.13 Jun 09:38 PM
EducationDr Jane Goodall visits Saint Kentigern Girls’ SchoolEnglish primatologist Dr Jane Goodall visits Saint Kentigern Girls’ School in Remuera to support her Roots & Shoots programme. Video / NZheraldWatch10 Jun 05:02 AM
New ZealandRetiring principal reflects on discovering Jonah Lomu and his 33 years in the job'Every teacher has the opportunity... to capture and nurture and inspire a young person.'09 Jun 08:09 PM
New Zealand'Anybody got fights?': Bullies film violent attack on junior student at Hamilton school'For God's sake, that's not what should be happening at our kids' schools.'09 Jun 03:22 AM
New ZealandFirst XV grudge match: Post-game scuffle mars annual fixtureThe college match dates back more than 130 years.04 Jun 04:39 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby wrap: Hamilton Boys' High retain 106-year-old trophy amid sponsor controversyAll the action from the weekend's schoolboy rugby.03 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandWhanganui rugby: Utiku Old Boys remain top of tableUtkiu pulled away from Border in the second half.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeammates of fatally stabbed Dunedin teen cancel rugby game in memory of friendOtago rugby says the 'tragic circumstances' are being felt across the rugby community.24 May 11:18 PM
New ZealandDunedin bus hub fatal stabbing: 'A tragic event involving two very young people'A 13-year-old boy appeared in court today charged with murder.24 May 05:29 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow free school meals went mainstream in the USNYT: More than 21 million US children now attend schools that offer free meals to all.22 May 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby wrap: Auckland powerhouses notch wins, national champs stunnedAll the action from the weekend's schoolboy rugby.20 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'A privilege': New principal for Napier Boys’ High SchoolNapier Boys' High has new principal.20 May 05:54 AM
PoliticsAct leader David Seymour announces $153m to fund return of charter schoolsThe restoration of charter schools is part of Act's coalition agreement.13 May 09:23 PM
New ZealandSilverstream next for Gisborne in First XV FestivalThere's a feast of secondary school rugby on offer at the Rectory on Saturday.09 May 05:00 PM
Commonwealth GamesAlec McNab: Collegiate marks 50 years of football1981 captain Ian Rogers has released his history of the sport at the school.08 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsPM in a huff after questions over 'woke food'The Prime Minister did not want to answer questions about which foods were woke.08 May 05:41 AM
PremiumPremiumSuper RugbyThe simple change to help Super Rugby compete with NRLOPINION: Super Rugby Pacific meekly hands Sundays to the NRL.07 May 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV wrap: Botany Downs making their mark in 1A debut campaignThe school only opened in 2004 but are now in the big time. And the Grammar derby looms.06 May 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon and Stanford visit the 1980s; method in Shane Jones' fast-track madnessStanford's education shift has shades of the 1980s about it, but it might work.03 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFrom teams to tactics: Your First XV 2024 season handbookRenewed rivalries and documentaries - all you need to know to be ready for kickoff.02 May 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Cut-down version of school lunches risks throwing nutrition and manaakitanga in the binOPINION: Too many don't have a real choice in foods they can provide for their children.02 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's destroyed me': School's struggle with asbestos removalThe Ministry of Education is considering giving schools more help with asbestos problems.30 Apr 10:17 PM
TelecommunicationsWill NZ's school phone ban work? Let’s see what it does for students’ curiosityWhere nearly everyone has a smartphone, probably nearly everyone will have an opinion.30 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandWhat you need to know about the school cellphone banThe Government's official cellphone ban has begun in schools.30 Apr 12:49 AM
PoliticsWatch: Schools that flout cellphone ban will be audited by ERO, PM warnsWork programmes would soon be announced relating to the priority areas.29 Apr 04:39 AM
New ZealandPhone ban in schools begins - will it reduce cyberbullying?Cellphone use will be banned in schools for students across the country.28 Apr 06:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy kids wag school - truants in their own words'We’re just seeing the tip of the iceberg.'28 Apr 05:00 PM
