New Zealand'I shouldn’t have been so explicit': Teacher regrets discussing rape with 12yo studentsThe reliever is facing serious misconduct allegations for her conduct at two schools.18 Sep 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Classroom plan should be a relief to teachersIt beggars belief to see the union's opposition.17 Sep 05:03 PM
New ZealandExperienced teachers on their knees crying: Inside NZ's education crisisEnrolments in teaching courses have dropped 51% in 13 years17 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFourteen-level apartment block under $46m leak repairsAn owner of a two-bedroom unit wanted only $179,000: faced a massive $446,000 repair bill.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We're delighted': Shift in culture at Mount Albert Grammar since cellphone ban introducedThe school says students are more active and connecting at break times.15 Sep 05:21 PM
New Zealand'Flood classrooms with unregistered relievers': PPTA fears over teacher shortage planThe Teaching Council will loosen eligibility criteria.15 Sep 07:07 AM
New Zealand'Do us a favour and leave': AUT professor fumes at staff for leaking workplace survey resultsAn AUT spokesperson says they were 'concerned about the results of the survey'.07 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Screaming': Three students suffer burns after hose bursts on school busTwo of the Bethlehem College students missed camp due to the severity of their injuries.06 Sep 05:00 PM
EducationSecretive legal advice argues charter schools likely to breach labour rulesConfidential legal advice exposes risks of charter school staff agreements.05 Sep 08:34 PM
LifestyleWhen is a good time for a child to start music lessons?Research says the sooner your kids start, the better.04 Sep 03:00 AM
EntertainmentAUT is launching a Taylor Swift course: What you need to knowCalling all Swifties: this summer might not be so cruel after all.04 Sep 12:47 AM
New Zealand'Doing two jobs': Why rural principals want to quitOf those surveyed, 50% said they would quit the role within four years of taking it up.03 Sep 02:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSex, fraud and violence: 20 teachers fall foul of Teachers Disciplinary TribunalThe Herald takes a deeper look at 20 rulings against badly behaved teachers.31 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsIs Te Pūkenga 'drowning' in $250m of debt? Executives reject Penny Simmonds’ claim, say real figure is one-fifth of that amountLabour MP describes characterisation as "misleading".29 Aug 04:58 AM
New Zealand'A bigger problem': Low pass rates for new NCEA tests cause concernThousands of students have failed new NCEA literacy and numeracy tests.27 Aug 07:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand"Horrific": The harmful content two researchers accessed on school-issued iPadsJo Robertson and Holly Brooker conducted an experiment at six different primary schools in Auckland. Video / Cameron Pitney / Corey Fleming / Michael Craig / Ben Dickens / GettyWatch27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCricket coaching star takes on job at Nga Tawa'Cricket is more than just a sport; it can shape and define us.'27 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'I can float': School missed 'red flag' in drowned student's swimming formA coroner has found closer supervision of Jaden Chhayrann should have taken place.23 Aug 12:22 AM
New Zealand'Horrific mistake': Female teacher caught kissing a young girlA friendship between Erin Jarmey and the child turned into an inappropriate relationship.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandStaff, students gather as university reviews course optionsAuckland University students are today gathering over a controversial course shake-up.22 Aug 12:30 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon's numbers fumble as PM conflates maths and reading ratesLuxon was answering questions from reporters during his recent trip to Australia.19 Aug 06:56 AM
EntertainmentErica Stanford plays the bassoon in the Grand HallErica Stanford playing the bassoon in the Grand Hall at Parliament with her education adviser Emma Chatterton on the piano.Watch17 Aug 05:00 PM
Politics'Overwhelming' demand for charter schools: David Seymour says 78 applications receivedFunding has been allocated for up to 50 charter schools.15 Aug 03:15 AM
New ZealandWhat’s for lunch? Samples of new healthy school lunches revealedLunches are expected to be delivered at $3 per meal.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPlans to cut university courses draw academic ireA proposed course shake-up Auckland University has prompted an outcry among its academics.14 Aug 04:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandState school teachers could be told to fill in at new charter schoolsCabinet material states charter schools aim to increase choice and enable 'innovation'.13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSportHow the Government plans to use sport to forge global connectionsThe unlikely diplomatic weapon New Zealand is using to win friends and influence trade.13 Aug 12:38 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The art of the matter - why the PM's wrong about educationOPINION: 'Another brainwave from Christopher Luxon, and it’s only August.'09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch live: PM speaks to media at primary school after maths 'overhaul'It comes after the Government announced major change to the maths curriculum.08 Aug 01:27 AM
EducationTe Pūkenga boss: Polytech merger to keep cutting costs over next six months'We will work pretty hard over the next six months to continue to build our revenue base.'08 Aug 12:19 AM
New ZealandMore than 50% of NZ schools to implement enrolment zonesEducation Ministry briefing shows it expects to add 61 new zones by 2025.07 Aug 10:14 PM
New ZealandTop watchdog shames two schools; worries some student enrolments, suspensions not fairOmbudsman rebukes Auckland’s St Peter’s College and Christchurch’s Cashmere High.07 Aug 01:29 AM
PoliticsMore and more students leaving school before turning 17School-leaver data is considered more robust – has the slide in education continued?05 Aug 11:32 PM
New ZealandScreen time creating ADHD-like behaviour at school, teachers bearing bruntPeople can present with ADHD symptoms from being in front of a screen.05 Aug 05:00 PM
