New ZealandPrincipals happy lunch in schools continuing, but some questions remainThe programme will continue for the next two years on a tighter budget.20 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandStudents' verdict on cellphone banTaranaki high school students say more needs to be done to stop bullying.19 May 10:30 PM
New ZealandWool quality assurance sector up in the air as tutors leaveSouthern Institute of Technology yet to replace tutors; semester two starts in July.19 May 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWyn Drabble: David Seymour's updated food pyramidOPINION: The items in South Korea's free lunches would definitely get a 'woke' award.16 May 12:17 AM
New ZealandConcern over students flocking to fast food outlets after school'From 2.45pm onwards, it’ll be 45 minutes of chaos.'13 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'You can choose your attitude': Teacher battling cancer determined to remain positiveJanet Lang has been a teacher for 43 years - and she's not leaving her school yet.12 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFish and star-shaped vegetables: School lunch programmes NZ could learn fromThe offerings range from universally free, to income-based, to no standard system at all.10 May 08:51 PM
New ZealandHigh school students find walkie-talkie loophole in cellphone banAucklander teen tells the Herald about cunning communication idea.10 May 03:40 AM
New ZealandNorthland steel band the Panimals on performing, EPs and... Grammys?If you were wondering what a steel band sounds like, you're about to find out.09 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandBike Bus initiative gets kids to school safely and on timeSmiles all around as new service gets under way.07 May 10:45 PM
New ZealandSchool's nursery sale supports gardening programmeThe Mother's Day sale is one of two the school holds each year.02 May 12:09 AM
New Zealand'Financially stressed': 'Suffering' students rely on charities to eatOne organisation dished out $136,000 of food parcels in a year.30 Apr 12:39 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
New ZealandWhy are kids skipping school?With the Government trying to crack down on truancy, New Zealand kids have their say on why they are skipping school. Video / Alyse WrightWatch28 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialOpinion: In the debate over truancy, we’re leaving out the most important voicesOPINION: There are many reasons why children in NZ are skipping school.28 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldPrestigious student claims he broke skulls of roommates with hammer while sleepwalkingThe teen also said he was 'on a mission' to protect himself from a zombie apocalypse.21 Apr 05:17 AM
New ZealandThe glitz and the glamour of Dunedin’s Hyde St partyUnofficial festivities kicked off slightly earlier than 10am for some.20 Apr 03:14 AM
New ZealandGloriavale school warned Ministry of Education compliance plan not viableThe plan was simply a list of actions, without timeframes or concrete details.14 Apr 05:43 AM
New ZealandYouth employment in Hauraki celebrates successThe Mayors Taskforce for Jobs proved successful in Hauraki with dozens of job placements.13 Apr 10:15 PM
New ZealandTaupō students climb Mt Tauhara for knowledgeWaipāhīhī School students ascended Tauhara to learn about their sense of place.12 Apr 12:30 AM
New ZealandTe Awamutu College student leaders ready for new challengesTe Awamutu College student leadership ready for the challenge.11 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWyn Drabble: Perhaps teachers should bring a bit of laughter to the classroomIf you follow the paint-by-numbers curriculum, classroom management will be a struggle.10 Apr 11:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: Grammar v Kings is the wrong debateOPINION: The 'elite schools' obsession dangerously skews our understanding of schools.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudents as young as 11 being excluded for vaping compels education programmeRubicon has developed an eight-week programme for students in Year 7-9.03 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchool stand-downs and suspensions jump on back of worsening student behaviourStudent behaviour is worsening, with Covid measures having played a role.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Our most successful one so far': Thousands attend Waipu Easter Carnival'It really takes the whole of Waipu to make this possible.'31 Mar 12:08 AM
KahuGovt commits to continuing free period products programme$2.9m for the scheme will continue to benefit around 200,000 students.25 Mar 01:05 AM
New ZealandHundreds of international students affected by visa delaysBetween October 1 and March 8, Immigration NZ received over 31k student visa applications.19 Mar 05:30 PM
New ZealandPotty-mouthed non-students dominate Paddy's Day arrestsOf the seven people arrested for antics on St Patrick's day, only one was a student.18 Mar 12:25 AM
New ZealandPartying on MDMA and ketamine: Inside NZ's student drugs sceneAs alcohol consumption drops, the use of drugs is on the rise.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFour Otago Uni students excluded, dozens punished over 'concerning' hazing ritualsHost flats' attempts to outdo what occurred the previous year are being blamed.12 Mar 04:55 AM
New Zealand'Frightening' Concern for vulnerable families amid free lunch uncertainty115 Northland schools were under the scheme as of last year, figures show.10 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhy do young people have such poor mental health?More young people are struggling with their health than ever before - here's why.06 Mar 11:38 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Leave food in schools programme alone; the ‘demise’ of rugbyOPINION: 'So far, this Government has done nothing to alleviate child poverty.'05 Mar 04:00 PM
