PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFees-free is being scrapped: Here's why the last Govt's tertiary programme failed'A tremendous way to spend a lot of money to no effect', said one expert. 11 May 12:34 AM
PremiumNew ZealandElite education: Tuition fees at every senior private school and how much they've jumpedThe Herald has analysed fees at every senior NZ private school so you can compare.09 May 05:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandTop Trump tech ally handpicks Auckland teen maths star for prestigious Oxford scholarshipMacleans College graduate lands scholarship worth more than $800,000 over four years.09 May 01:00 AM
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
PremiumPremiumEducation'Time stolen from young people': Principals push to curb 'vexatious' school OIA burdenAuckland Grammar headmaster Tim O’Connor handled 28 OIA requests last year.04 May 05:00 PM
EducationAnnual school ball costs ‘out of control’ as tickets hit $230 at Auckland college30 Apr 07:06 PM
PoliticsSeymour urges perspective after files reveal extent of school lunch food safety probes30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBudget boost, but not enough hands: Why high-needs students still miss outNZEI warns workforce shortages mean funding does not guarantee support.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTop girls' school introduces specialised health course after shocking sexual harassment surveyIn the survey, more than 20 students said they had been raped.29 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMt Maunganui landslide: How school won fight to attend beloved teacher’s funeralPrincipal Jenny Clark wrote a letter to the Ministry of Education urging 'compassion'.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHealth course enrolments hit decade-high but workforce gaps remainMinistry data shows 51,845 people studied health last year, a 10-year high.21 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationSchools seek OIA exemption after mass request hits 2400 institutionsPrincipals warn that requests are straining resources.21 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationNZ's biggest cheats: NCEA exam breach probes triple since 2019, stumping officialsNZQA says 168 potential exam breaches involved AI use.19 Apr 05:00 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
EducationProgress but pressure: Early childcare quality better yet still falling shortOnly 53% of services met or exceeded the quality threshold, ERO data has found. 09 Apr 06:41 AM
New ZealandFree period products here to stay in NZ schools, but what about universities?About 95% of schools now offer free pads and tampons, reaching 98% of students.06 Apr 04:53 PM
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
PremiumPremiumEducationStronger 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 askingPPTA president Chris Abercrombie is with The Front Page to dive into the detail, or lack thereof.Watch26 Mar 03:55 AM
Education'We need a plan now': Ministry weighs remote learning as fuel crisis deepensUnions met ministry officials today as remote and hybrid-learning plans are scoped.24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationMajor NZ university forces students back to in-person exams to curb AI cheatingThe change is partly driven by fears students are using AI tools to cheat online.23 Mar 04:18 PM
New ZealandInside the growing trend of therapy dogs in the classroomGolden retriever Goose now works weekly in a shared counselling space.22 Mar 06:14 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
