New ZealandTwo schools close for urgent asbestos cleaning after magic sand recallAll classes and teaching spaces are closed with 'immediate effect'. 16 Nov 07:44 AM
AucklandTaxpayers funding new charter school inspired by secretive Opus Dei groupThe 'Catholic ethos' school in Epsom will open near two existing Catholic primaries.15 Nov 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘Stop using them immediately’: Kmart coloured sand toys recalled after asbestos detectedMinistry says cancer risk from brief exposure is low but urges immediate caution.14 Nov 10:29 PM
New ZealandSchools, preschools close after sand recalled over asbestos fearsSeven schools and early learning centres have closed over possible exposure.14 Nov 02:30 AM
New ZealandMultiple schools raise alarm over potentially contaminated sandMinistry staff have been contacted by about 30 schools and 30 early childhood services.13 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyShovels in: Christopher Luxon, Wayne Brown at BeachlandsUp to 5000 new homes, a town hub and schools are planned in the south-east coastal area.13 Nov 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Contain it': Coloured sand recalled nationwide over asbestos fearsTesting in Australia found asbestos in similar coloured sand products.12 Nov 04:12 AM
New ZealandSchool kitchen worker charged with student sex offence wins bid to keep name secretThe man resigned after the allegations against him emerged. 12 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Removing Treaty clause from school boards weakens real accountabilityOPINION: Erica Stanford says boards shouldn't interpret constitutional law.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We make no apology': ERO hits back at Wesley College principal after hostel closureA violent clash involving more than 30 boarders sparked the move to shut the hostel.11 Nov 03:32 AM
New ZealandViolent incident involving 30 senior students at NZ's oldest school prompted closure of hostels'The supervising staff and wider student body did not prevent the incident' - ERO11 Nov 12:21 AM
New ZealandKitchen worker who lived on school grounds charged over alleged student sex offendingNZ's oldest college had not informed the school community about the allegations. 10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow a post-quake wellbeing idea became a nationwide school lifelineMana Ake support is now helping children manage mental health in 629 schools.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandGloriavale school given one-week reprieve as closure decision loomsGloriavale now has until 14 November to defend its school’s registration.07 Nov 04:00 AM
PoliticsMajor provider not included in next round of Seymour's school lunch scheme New suppliers have been announced for David Seymour's primary school lunch programme. 07 Nov 12:31 AM
New ZealandNZ's oldest school takes Ministry of Education to court to keep hostels openEducation officials have 'ongoing concerns about the safety and wellbeing of boarders'.05 Nov 08:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeadline day: Will the Govt move to close Gloriavale’s school? Lake Brunner School has 58 students: a Gloriavale influx could completely change it.05 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorial'Free from the shackles': Charter schools at odds with new curriculumOPINION: Charter schools can hire unregistered teachers and skip the national curriculum.05 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuEducation leaders vow to uphold Te Tiriti despite Govt’s Treaty clause removalEducation Minister Erica Stanford says Treaty duties sit with the Crown.04 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak set to throw exam plans into disarrayMeasles cases have been confirmed at three major colleges in Auckland and Wellington.03 Nov 07:34 PM
New Zealand'Persistent safety issues': School ordered to close dorms pushes to keep students to end of yearEducation officials 'had ongoing concerns about the safety and wellbeing of boarders'.03 Nov 03:37 AM
New ZealandNZ's oldest school ordered to urgently close hostels due to 'harmful incidents'Ministry suspends boarding licence over 'persistent issues with student safety'.02 Nov 09:53 PM
New ZealandPrincipal claims ministry 'threatened' to withhold new classrooms over zoning stand-offThe ministry says zoning ensures every local child can attend their area school.02 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ measles outbreak: New infection linked to overseas travel caseThe number of measles cases has risen to 17, health authorities say.02 Nov 03:33 AM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak: Two new cases, including high school studentThe number of measles cases has risen to 16, health authorities say.01 Nov 04:39 AM
PoliticsMinistry of Education hits one year without permanent secretary Ellen MacGregor-Reid has held the role in an acting capacity for the past year. 31 Oct 03:19 AM
New ZealandInside the push to convert Kelston Boys’ High into a charter schoolFormer board member Siaosi Gavet says the school needs higher achievement.30 Oct 03:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan Ayling: Banning kids from social media misses the pointOPINION: Catherine Wedd's bill offers a deeply flawed solution to parental anxiety.29 Oct 04:00 PM
AucklandProminent Auckland state school faces 'forcible' charter school takeover bidThe Bewt trust wants Kelston Boys’ converted by January 2026 under new management.29 Oct 06:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMinister won’t rule out closing Gloriavale amid 'horrendous' abuse claimsTen ministers sit on a new group overseeing Gloriavale’s future, the Herald can reveal.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDoctor collapses 'mid-procedure' after six hours with no break, nurse claims'We need to get rid of this coalition Government,' one teacher aide said.23 Oct 06:53 PM
New Zealand'The worst I've ever known': Teachers and nurses join massive strikeUp to 100,000 teachers and healthcare workers are taking part nationwide.22 Oct 10:47 PM
New Zealand'We are not the problem': Tauranga workers rally for mega-strike Strikers gathered in Memorial Park and lined 11th Ave.22 Oct 10:30 PM
EducationMega strike: Education Minister accuses teachers' union of 'bullying members'Stanford called the union's letter on curriculum reforms 'very political'. 22 Oct 09:19 PM
