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
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Public sector has a right to strike today but must keep perspectiveOPINION: Many Kiwis will look at the salary of a teacher and think it is good money.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThursday's mega-strike: What you need to knowWhere BoP strike events will be and how schools and health services will be impacted. 22 Oct 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandFormer pupils of embattled Akl school allege culture of 'thuggery', ritual hazings rife since 1970s"If they think it’s bad now, it was far worse then."20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandEmbattled Auckland school to close its hostels amid 'ongoing concerns about student safety'The school admits "deep, structural change is required". 19 Oct 09:40 PM
New ZealandTeachers day off: Improving working conditions will improve learning conditions, union saysPPTA President Chris Abercrombie is with us to take us through what needs to change in our education sector.Watch19 Oct 03:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOn The Up: They bought a school bus when their boy's route was cancelled, and stumbled into a thriving businessThe family’s 22-seater filled fast, prompting them to add two larger coaches.17 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Cover-up’: Advocate demands transparency in child-snatching caseThe ministry first claimed no breaches, then confirmed the centre broke regulations.16 Oct 06:09 PM
New ZealandTeachers left guessing after ministry U-turn on AI rulesTeachers can now use AI to help mark work but must oversee all results.16 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe failure of fees-free and why Māori and Pasifika students might miss outThe Education Ministry says it's better to dump fees-free and spend the money elsewhere.14 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics‘Significant boost’: Education Minister Stanford hails jump in structured literacy resultsThe Government puts focus on fresh educational results.13 Oct 02:50 AM
New Zealand'Thin workforce stretched further': Learning support gaps persistPsychologists and speech-language therapists make up 40% of vacancies.12 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsNew education data to reveal 'transformational' impact after Govt's 'back-to-basics' pushThe results are expected to show across-the-board improvement for young children.12 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: My message to Christopher Luxon – stop playing toughOPINION: Stop playing tough and start showing love for young jobseekers.11 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandTeachers to strike this week as pay talks with Govt stallSecondary and area school teachers will refuse to teach certain year groups this week. 10 Oct 10:02 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy many students in Thailand can’t let their hair downStudents say teachers still humiliate them with forced cuts in class despite court ruling.09 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinistry considers first parent prosecutions over school absencesFines range from $30 a day to $3000 for repeat truancy offences.09 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandMega-school split: Mount Albert Grammar proposes dividing into twoIt may be a blueprint for other big schools battling to cope with rising student numbers.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSecretary for Education warns Gloriavale Christian School it may lose registration as private schoolA July ERO review found the school failed three of eight key standards.08 Oct 10:06 PM
New ZealandPrestigious Auckland private school King’s College announces new headmasterThe school leader begins as headmaster in January 2026, after Simon Lamb’s departure.07 Oct 08:38 PM
New ZealandSchool attendance lifts to highest level since Covid disruptionThe number of students who think school is important is also up. 07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandInside the Govt’s end-of-year to-do list - and what could prove most difficultA decision on introducing local council rates caps is due before December.07 Oct 04:17 AM
EducationNZ’s Truancy Crisis: Why are so many kids skipping school?Papatoetoe principal on tackling the rise in chronic absenteeism. Video / Herald NowWatch06 Oct 06:54 PM
New ZealandWaikato water contamination: Schools stay closed for start of termSchools may need to implement a "distance learning programme" if they can not reopen soon.06 Oct 06:49 AM
New ZealandRototuna boil-water notice keeps Hamilton schools closed for two daysAbout 29,000 residents in north Hamilton remain under the boil-water notice.05 Oct 03:42 AM
New ZealandTe reo enrolments surge 75% in a decade as classes hit capacityEnrolments in te reo courses jumped 75% in the past decade to 37,885.01 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClass warfare: South Auckland principals hit back over NCEA claimsThe schools say they're 'chocka' with students and urgently need more classrooms.28 Sep 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMechatronics and AI: What kids can expect from the new school curriculumBusinessNZ says the updated curriculum will better equip future workers.27 Sep 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorJamie Ensor: NZ First, National at odds on immigration, plus is New Zealand a 'launch pad’ to Aussie?ANALYSIS: The issue will almost certainly become a political football at the election.23 Sep 05:00 AM
PoliticsEducation Minister Erica Stanford announces $58m top-up for urgent school repairsThe wider $413m package combines new, existing and brought-forward funding.22 Sep 02:52 AM
