New ZealandTeachers turn down $5000 to help fast-track new NCEA guidanceTeachers claim schools do not feel confident about introducing the new level 1 standards.28 Feb 09:06 PM
PoliticsEducation Ministry boss assured job cuts to achieve Govt savings won’t impact studentsThe Government regularly claimed its cuts wouldn't impact frontline services.28 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationHow does your school rate? NCEA and UE results at every college rankedWhere does your school rank? Which ones stand out, and why?28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMinistry of Education defends decision to hire new staffThe Ministry of Education has increased staff by about 1900 in 5 years.26 Feb 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Is NCEA still the right way for our students?OPINION: To describe NCEA as ‘world-leading’ remains a major stretch.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Torture' of exams a struggle for students who don't test wellMost students who failed NCEA last year failed again on the second attempt.25 Feb 07:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPrivate schools: The most expensive tuition fees in 2024 and how much they've increasedThe Herald analysis of 20 leading independent schools' fees.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGenesis scholarships support students’ Stem educationGenesis Energy community liason manager Michaela Latimer speaks about the company's scholarships that help support Stem education and how the scholarships have helped the recipients and their schools. Video / Genesis EnergyWatch20 Feb 02:19 AM
New Zealand'Unfair': Poor schools at disadvantage with donations schemeA school donations scheme set to ease pressure on parents has made little difference.18 Feb 08:43 PM
New ZealandFocus: Meet Belle and Ena Yin: The St Cuthbert twins with 18 NZQA scholarshipsFrom excelling in subjects like physics, english and maths to extra circular activities like robotics the 17-year old sisters have mastered a juggling act many would envy. Video / Cameron PitneyWatch16 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: What is the new Minister of Education going to do differently to improve our schools?OPINION: School improvement is a thorny problem for government.14 Feb 04:00 PM
EducationGovt is scrapping first-year fees free: What you need to knowThe National Party has criticised the scheme since its introduction.08 Feb 09:34 PM
New ZealandSchool phone ban: 'Students seem to be okay with it'The phone ban is not set to go into effect until term 2.07 Feb 09:20 PM
New ZealandParents lay complaint over school's alleged over-sedation of epileptic sonSpencer Cauty received more than 10 doses of sedative at school 'unnecessarily'.07 Feb 06:00 AM
EditorialEditorial: Govt needs to turn tide in educational achievementThe Government can’t sit on its hands and needs to show a comprehensive plan.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOutrage after school rejects boy over long-term rental agreement'Every child has the right to education.'01 Feb 05:47 AM
New ZealandPolice warn parents of grooming danger in posting back-to-school photosNetsafe says some photos could be used to collect personal information about young people.01 Feb 05:35 AM
New Zealand'Kind of annoying' - what students think of new school cellphone banThe ban will be fully in place in Term 2 of this year.25 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionShould the government help pay for school uniforms?As school approaches, parents are raising concerns about the price of new uniforms.23 Jan 09:42 PM
New ZealandHighlight of year dashed: Stabbing hero denied chance to go on school trip to GreeceAmy Law says her selfless act cost her a trip of a lifetime to Greece.19 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandNCEA pass rates drop for third year in a rowCovid is being blamed as provisional pass rates drop across the board for the third time.16 Jan 11:46 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Classroom cellphone ban gives teachers a fighting chanceOPINION: Despite mixed evidence, school students will have phones taken away this year.16 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCharter school plans: More radical than before - David SeymourDavid Seymour is planning to improve on the charter school model but unions are worried.12 Jan 04:00 PM
EducationGovt accused of ‘conspiracy’ thinking in sex education changesTeachers union says no consultation or guidance over planned changes to sex education.09 Jan 09:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSummer reads: Why NZ kids are falling behind at schoolNew Zealand’s once world-leading school system is in trouble. What's gone wrong?06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool lessons on the hoofA Taihape school is extending lessons outside the classroom02 Jan 05:00 PM
EducationŌtaki woman honoured for services to community-led development, governance and educationMary-Jane Rivers says founding Inspiring Communities has been the highlight of her career.29 Dec 04:00 PM
EducationDr Cherie Chu-Fuluifaga recognised for work in education“Never in my lifetime I thought I would be getting this type of honour.”29 Dec 04:00 PM
EducationJulie King's service to education recognisedJulie King has spent 40 years in special needs education in England and New Zealand.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Transphobic bigot': Judge throws out student's 'weak' defamation case against academicAcademic rejects claims they defamed student suspended after 'aggressive' exchange.21 Dec 07:07 AM
New ZealandOverdue student loan repayments hit more than $2.2bMost of overdue payments were owed by 77,000 people now living overseas, a report says.21 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Marginal’ evidence to show school phone ban lifts achievement, ministry saysThe Ministry of Education has warned schools might push back on cellphone ban.21 Dec 04:47 AM
KahuUp to speed with te reo: Stacey Morrison follows wisdom in words - proverbsExploring the world of whakataukī – proverbs that carry profound cultural wisdom.20 Dec 11:00 PM
KahuUp to speed with te reo: Stacey Morrison on pōwhiri, mihi whakatauExplore Māori welcomes and ceremonies in this podcast episode.20 Dec 11:00 PM
