Education news
Simon Wilson: The kōhanga generation comes to Waitangi
ANALYSIS: If we want to close those gaps, we already have a model for how to do it.
Why NZ needs more Māori nurses for culturally safe care
Māori nurses make up only 7% of the workforce, despite 17% of the population.
Many schools have lost confidence in school lunches programme – leading principal
School lunches too hot to handle: the latest complaint in a nightmare week.
‘Your kids might be hungry’: School lunch woes continue; meals not arriving
Children who brought cut lunches shared them with others to stave off hunger pangs.
Kea Kids news
Kea Kids News: Old blokes raise major bucks for charity by shearing a ton of sheep
Ewes in the news! Reporter Juliet is in Hinds, where the Shear for Life sheep-shearing drive is raising over $150,000 for charities with fresh fades for 3,000 sheep.
Kea Kids News: Truck racing is your new favourite underground sport
Reporter Winnie is at the Kumeū Hot Rods Festival where NZ Super Truck Racing is showing off their souped up semis. Video / Kea Kids News
Kea Kids News: Meet the warriors outside the waka setting the Sprint Nationals off without a hitch
Reporter Ihaia is at Lake Karapiro where the waka ama paddlers are racing their hearts out. But what does it take to make such a massive event happen? We find out.
More Education news
‘Didn’t look good’: Parents upset at ‘unidentifiable’ kids' lunches
Parents reported that school lunches were late to arrive and 'went into the rubbish'.
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford speak to media
Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford speak to the media
Lunchbox magic: How to keep costs down and kids happy
Kathrine Lynch, founder of The Daily Menu blog, shares tips for kids' packed lunches. Video / Mike Scott
Back To School
Mum of three give tips on how to get kids into uniform without breaking the bank.
Back to School: Structured literacy and numeracy
Aucklander Charlotte Lay explains why the new methods of teaching reading, writing and maths will be good for her 6-year-old daughter Margot. Video / Alex Burton
Results revealed: Drop in NCEA Level 1 achievement
Result brings 'literacy and numeracy in New Zealand into sharp focus'.
How does your school rate? Latest NCEA, University Entrance results at every college ranked
Where does your school rank? Which ones stand out, and why?
Call for mandatory child protection training for teachers
Teachers are in prime position to notice signs of child abuse.
Summer reads: NCEA results, school fees and system failures - the year in education
A look back at some of the biggest education stories of 2024.
Polytechs could go up for sale when Te Pūkenga is disestablished
In a surprise move, the sale of polytechnics will be on the table.
Professor Meihana Durie appointed Tumuaki of Te Wānanga o Raukawa
Over the years, he has held influential roles.
New Zealand men main reason for bad slump in literacy, numeracy test
And an educator says she is not surprised.
Ex-rugby player fired from teaching job over misconduct allegations to return to work
Commissioner's decision puts teacher’s ‘mana ahead of the law’, former board leader says.
Kea Kids News: Māori honey helps keep kura kids mighty
Reporter Kane-John is interviewing his mates at Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Whare Aroha o Te Hūmārie, where a local honey-maker is helping to keep the tamariki healthy and strong.
How does your school rate? Latest NCEA, University Entrance results at every college ranked
Where does your school rank? Which ones stand out, and why?
French investors concerned with CRL costs as Labour meet in Christchuch | NZ Herald News Update
French investors are reportedly worried about time and cost blowouts on Auckland's City Rail Link project. The Waikato River is safe again from extreme arsenic levels. V/ NZ Herald
'Mindless vandalism': Window smashing spree hits Auckland schools
Several schools have had their windows smashed and vehicles damaged in recent days.
Ex-boarding school staff member in court on historical sex offences involving students
The alleged offending happened more than 20 years ago, police say.
'It is actually a crisis': School principals warn of staffing shortage
Schools struggle to fill positions amid rising student numbers.
What’s wrong with our schools? New report paints bleak picture of a system standing still
New report asks: What should the role of a school be in modern NZ?
School replaces bell with music
Warkworth Primary School has replaced its traditional bell with music to signal the start and end of classes.
Editorial: NCEA, truancy, Covid - problems pile up for schools
The Education Minister needs to help students, parents and teachers.
Some schools won't have resources to teach new maths curriculum in time for Term 1
The Ministry of Education says there has been "high demand" for the new resources.
Universities face high demand for degrees in artificial intelligence
There has been an increase in student interest from fields outside computer science.
COVID-19 still impacting secondary school students
The Education Hub founder Dr Nina Hood talks to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking about the impact COVID-19 has had on secondary school students.