PoliticsGovt missed its own deadline on Māori-medium curriculum overhaulFurther work was required so it could be released in a "complete and coherent" form.31 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumEducationStronger teen maths skills linked to higher study and pay, new study findsThe University of Auckland study links teen maths scores to adult earnings.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandIs the school phone ban actually working? Daily panel discuss | Ryan Bridge TODAYThe daily panel with Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges and political commentator Lara Greaves. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch29 Mar 08:32 PM
EducationHalf of all teens still ignoring school phone ban, teachers urged to have 'firm consequences'The Education Review Office has found compliance is an issue in secondary schools.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBoom in students, budget in reverse: How long can universities stretch?The University of Auckland now has a record 47,033 students, up 8% on last year.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew NCEA plan, tight deadline: What the overhaul leaves teachers still askingWatch26 Mar 03:55 AM
PremiumEducationMajor NZ university forces students back to in-person exams to curb AI cheating23 Mar 04:18 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris Abercrombie: New school qualifications system must be launched as whole package OPINION: The PPTA wants firm plans for vocational study and Year 11 leavers.22 Mar 05:00 PM
EducationCan schools keep up with AI while teaching kids to think for themselves?Principals nationwide fear AI will erode students' critical thinking skills.20 Mar 11:01 PM
EducationHow are New Zealand schools coping with the rise of AI?The explosion of generative artificial intelligence is reshaping the way students are taught, assessed, and even how they cheat.Watch20 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandPsychology assistant push hits hurdle as Otago forced to wait until 2027The new diploma is part of a Government plan to boost mental health staff by 500 a year.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLanguage learning renaissance: Demand for te reo outstrips teacher supplyNearly 60% of students now learn some te reo Māori at school.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It's ridiculous': Why schools say the teacher shortage is worse than Govt admitsOfficial data shows 835 teaching vacancies nationwide, most of them fulltime.05 Mar 04:00 PM
EducationUnion wants teacher aide in every classroom to support student learningThe teacher aide plan would cost an estimated $300m-$500m a year to run.02 Mar 04:00 PM
AucklandNorthcote College reveals cause of fire that destroyed heritage pavilionThe February 20 blaze gutted the college’s oldest building.02 Mar 02:37 AM
PoliticsMinistry defends nearly $1m spend on Te Tiriti course for staffThe ministry spent an estimated $987k for staff to take the course between 2022 and 2024.26 Feb 04:00 PM
Wellington'Not been an easy decision': Nic Smith steps down as vice-chancellor of Victoria UniversitySmith's tenure as vice-chancellor is the shortest at the Wellington uni in 25 years.26 Feb 03:23 AM
New ZealandSpace to grow: New classrooms ease pressure on crowded schoolsStandardised designs have cut average classroom build costs by 28%.24 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationHarvard rule shake-up: What Trump’s changes mean for Kiwi hopefulsAbout 20 New Zealanders are enrolled at Harvard across all its schools at any one time.24 Feb 02:45 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: David Seymour speaks to mediaDavid Seymour speaks to mediaWatch23 Feb 01:18 AM
CrimeIdentity finally revealed for female teacher who groomed 11yo studentShe sent the boy nudes, encouraged him to ask her out, and spent the night with him. 19 Feb 04:00 PM
EducationComplaints after crowded school bus repeatedly leaves 13-year-old stranded at stopAuckland Transport will trial an extra afternoon service this week.16 Feb 08:20 PM
EducationStatutory manager steps in to take over board at South Auckland primaryThe manager will control Pukekohe North School's finances and staffing.12 Feb 09:47 PM
Politics'Racist' and 'pathetic': Backlash as Govt drops te reo from school lunch scheme nameThe programme was formerly called Ka Ora, Ka Ako Healthy School Lunches.12 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationSpecialist school faces closure after 32 student assaults, parents fight to keep it openThe Govt-appointed commissioner at the school says officials need to give it a chance.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Weaker oversight, inconsistent care': Fears over high numbers of unqualified ECE staffMinistry data show 82% of unqualified ECE staff are younger than 50.09 Feb 01:46 AM
EducationDamning report finds Kiwi 5-year-olds starting school unable to talk, write name or use toiletsPrincipals suspect there's a link between not going to preschool and a lack of skills.03 Feb 12:47 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford speak to mediaChristopher Luxon and Erica Stanford speak to the media after visiting Cockle Bay SchoolWatch01 Feb 11:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe failure of Labour's 'first-year fees-free' scheme - here's why it didn't work'A tremendous way to spend a lot of money to no effect' - tertiary education consultant.28 Jan 04:00 PM
ChristchurchEx-teacher wins $25k in ERA fight but Christchurch Boys’ avoids bigger claimsThe Employment Relations Authority upheld only one of woman's four grievances.23 Jan 12:19 AM
EducationBack-to-school journeys: Parents share travel tipsFewer children now walk, cycle or use public transport than in 2018.21 Jan 08:00 PM
EducationLeftovers, sandwiches or sushi? The dos and don'ts of school lunchboxesUltra-processed snacks are linked with low mood, anxiety and depression in kids.20 Jan 08:00 PM
