New ZealandGreen Party says National’s education law changes undermine teaching councilErica Stanford says reforms are needed to fix governance flaws at the Council.19 May 03:47 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday, May 19, 2026Morning Headlines | Principals are welcoming new literacy and maths investment and Nicola Willis is set to unveil further plans in today's pre-Budget speech | Tuesday, May 19, 2026Watch18 May 06:53 PM
PoliticsGovernment puts $131m into maths, literacy for primary, intermediate studentsAll Year 0-8 classes will get new hands-on maths resources and games.18 May 02:45 AM
PoliticsMajor Budget investment coming for primary schools as new maths results show 'encouraging' signs17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumEducationAuckland school staff allege bullying, fear, broken culture; single out absent principal17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSixty years of love: Ray and Judy share memories and secrets to a lasting marriage13 May 07:45 PM
PremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Imported workers fill jobs our own education and welfare settings fail to13 May 03:00 AM
PremiumPropertyRight of first refusal: Iwi in frame as $250m Epsom campus sale progresses13 May 02:05 AM
New Zealand'Guess how heavy they are': Deputy principal's inappropriate and 'vulgar' commentsTeaching Council: 'It was gratuitous, mean-spirited and demeaning.'08 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Concerning pattern': Relief teacher who kissed preschoolers namedAnkui Gui's teacher registration has been cancelled for serious misconduct.06 May 11:34 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe schools with the biggest fall in NCEA L3 achievement – and how they’re fixing itOur interactive graph lets you see how your school's results have improved or declined.06 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandPrincipal on leave, practising certificate suspended in ‘sensitive’ probeAnxious parents say they were told only that the principal was ‘sick’.05 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationCalls for tougher child protection as 339 teachers face mandatory reportsInappropriate force was the top issue, with 62 reports in the past year.05 May 02:35 AM
New ZealandTeachers blast draft curriculums, shortage of Waitangi Treaty influencePrincipals say rushed timelines and constant change are driving staff burnout.03 May 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAdvice for parents - from the new principal of Diocesan School for GirlsSandra Hastie has plans for Dio - she's a fan of flexible hours and creative subjects.01 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMichael Johnston: University education shouldn't be the default optionOPINION: Around one in five new university students drop out in their first year.29 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher invited vulnerable student to his house for 'father-daughter' day, kissed her headHe also falsified her attendance records so she could skip class and gave her presents.23 Apr 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: We have lessons to learn about parents in educationOPINION: There is no substitute for a parent or guardian in a child's education.22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCleared for take‑off? Air NZ eyes Kerikeri for aviation engineering schoolThe feasibility study will assess demand, facilities and job pathways.22 Apr 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: Education reform is underway, now comes the hard partOPINION: The next test for our schools starts in the classroom.17 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher boasted she wouldn't be fired if students reported her behaviourThe woman swore at students, made inappropriate comments and spoke about her sex life.17 Apr 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Completely over the top': Teacher punched bar patron 16 timesThe teacher, who was working a second job at a bar, claimed he feared for his life.16 Apr 11:56 PM
New Zealand'Few pages ahead of students': Schools lean on unqualified teachers in classMore than a third of state schools now have at least one LAT teacher on staff.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHungover teacher took bottle of cider to work, covertly drank while caring for pre-schoolersThe 'impulse decision' ended the Alexandra ECE teacher's 25-year career. 11 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'I liked your hair': Teacher messaged young students on TikTok to be 'relatable'The girls said the teacher's messages made them feel sick.09 Apr 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: Profit needn't be a dirty wordOPINION: Profit earned through value – not power imbalance – is a good thing.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Akin to aunt and nephew:' Young woman who slept with 12-year-old wants to be a teacherJudges ruled the woman's teaching ambitions did not outweigh the gravity of her crimes.08 Apr 08:00 AM
New ZealandChild found screaming in locked preschool van 80 minutes after class return from tripThe teachers were unaware the child had been left sleeping in the back of the van.03 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandHamilton teacher keeps job after rape comment to 13-year-old studentIn a second 2022 incident, Shannan McPeak said he wished he could hit a student’s bum.02 Apr 04:26 AM
New ZealandWānanga moves some classes online amid fuel price concerns from studentsOnly about 10% of students have raised concerns, but most are feeling the pinch.02 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Charity offers mentor support for 250 pupils in FlaxmereTe Whai Hiringa is the first Hawke's Bay school to partner with I Have A Dream.02 Apr 12:43 AM
