New ZealandGirl, 5, put outside classroom as punishment leaves school alone, found with stranger'She tried to go back home because she reckoned nobody wanted her in the classroom'.19 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: As new charter schools open, we still know too little about how they worked last timeOPINION: $153m being spent on charter schools would pay for more than 700 teacher aides.15 Feb 03:00 AM
EducationSchool lunch provider admits halal meals ‘friendly’ but not certifiedLunch provider Compass admits halal meals it delivers to schools are not halal certified.14 Feb 05:54 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Many people are starting the new year in debtOPINION: The Prime Minister needs to set the standards in Parliament.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOverseas-born students driving roll growth in Rotorua'We're getting an even spread of New Zealand-born and overseas-born students.'06 Feb 04:08 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: How to cut cost of school uniforms, why would PM attend Waitangi?OPINION: 'I cannot deny that Donald Trump's strategy is masterful.'01 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Bland' school lunches arrive up to three hours late, just before home-timePrincipals had to buy food to tide students over or pull them out of class to eat late.30 Jan 03:32 AM
OpinionOpinion: Why NZ schools need more treesOPINION: A recent study finds too many playgrounds need better tree cover.30 Jan 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Back to school costs crippling for many Kiwi familiesOPINION: Families are feeling the weight of these expenses.27 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Is it time to reconsider kids' device use in schools?OPINION: Young Kiwis spent on average of six hours per day using screens.26 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBack to School: Parents reuse and repurpose to save money on expensive devicesFamilies should try to avoid finance options if possible, say budgeting advisers.21 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBack to School: Mum of three’s cost-cutting uniform tipsParents are saving hundreds being prepared and buying secondhand.20 Jan 04:00 PM
EducationBack To SchoolMum of three give tips on how to get kids into uniform without breaking the bank.Watch20 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It's very transparent': Parents praise new compulsory structured literacy for schoolsHow we learn to read and write will completely change for some Kiwi kids.19 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: New Year Honours List shows the exceptional Kiwis who stepped up in 2024OPINION: If you're thinking of how you want to change, there's plenty of inspiration.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMember of the New Zealand Order of Merit honour for Kaiti School principalNew Year Honours-recognised principal heaps praise on Kaiti's 'exceptional teachers'.30 Dec 04:00 PM
EducationCall for mandatory child protection training for teachersTeachers are in prime position to notice signs of child abuse.30 Dec 01:57 AM
Lifestyle'Ruined Christmas': Schoolkids in tears after vicar says Santa isn't realThe Reverend had to apologise after parents complained about his ‘disgusting’ comments.14 Dec 12:22 AM
OpinionOpinion: Privatisation by stealth – education changes opening the door to private interestsOPINION: Govt responsible for the education of all our children and should not outsource.03 Dec 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Government must do more to tackle teacher shortageOPINION: Principals say there is a lack of locally trained teachers available.01 Dec 04:00 PM
Education'It is actually a crisis': School principals warn of staffing shortageSchools struggle to fill positions amid rising student numbers.28 Nov 05:45 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford speak to mediaChristopher Luxon and Erica Stanford speak to the mediaWatch27 Nov 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlwyn Poole: Seymour should walk away from Associate Education Minister roleOPINION: Seymour’s next six months will be consumed by the Treaty Principles Bill.27 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJunk food fail: Just how unhealthy are NZ’s school tuck shops?Our intermediate and secondary schools have received a fail grade for healthy menus.17 Nov 06:00 AM
LifestyleSpreading the joy: Ashley Bloomfield’s kindness clubThe health legend is taking a jab at teaching kids important life skills.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland principal got school funds for massages, clothesDavid Wallis' behaviour amounted to 'serious misconduct', tribunal rules.08 Nov 06:48 AM
New Zealand'An awful life': Deaf student pinned against wall, choked by principalStudents at Van Asch College and Kelston School for the Deaf endured serious sexual abuse.08 Nov 03:21 AM
LifestyleAustralia moves to ban children under 16 from social mediaAustralia's PM says social media platforms are 'doing real harm to our kids'.07 Nov 08:16 PM
EducationEducation minister announces trial of 'intensive' maths programmeEducation Minister Erica Stanford announcing the Government will trial a new “intensive” mathematics programme during term one and two next year. Video / Mark MitchellWatch04 Nov 04:47 AM
Crime'Beyond despicable': Man who attacked child at park deserves 'South Auckland justice', councillorA principal said he first heard of the incident when media reported it yesterday.29 Oct 09:02 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Next on the menu – healthy $3 lunches for MPsOPINION: 'Currently the price of a meal at Bellamys is between $35 and $60.'23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: David Seymour reviews new school lunchesDavid Seymour tasting the new school lunches before speaking to the mediaWatch21 Oct 11:21 PM
OpinionLizzie Marvelly: Teens and screens - why GirlGuiding is an antidote to social media harmsOPINION: Children and young people are spending huge amounts of time on screens.08 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Boardroom mood reflects in Government minister approval ratingsOPINION: Erica Stanford has been the best-performing MP, according to CEOs.07 Oct 04:02 PM