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Back to School: Mum of three’s cost-cutting uniform tips
Parents are saving hundreds being prepared and buying secondhand.
NCEA level 1 pass rate revealed and Ministry of Justice privacy breach | NZ Herald News Update
Figures show how many NCEA students achieved level 1 qualification last year and the Ministry of Justice has been encouraged to check its systems following a privacy breach.
South Island sport's winners (and losers) for 2024
Olympic champ Ellesse Andrews and the St Thomas of Canterbury College First XIII feature.
The chase is over – rain ends Napier hopes of schools cricket title
Napier went into the last match unbeaten in five consecutive run chases.
Auckland schools dominate early at World Schools Rugby Festival
Kelston and Westlake start strongly at the festival in Abu Dhabi.
Opinion: NCEA is flawed - it’s time to end this experiment on our teenagers
OPINION: We need to accept the inevitable and end our experiment with a flawed system.
Fergus Morunga: From stutter to success, a true Lindisfarne leader
'Comfortable being uncomfortable': as he graduates from Lindisfarne College.
Opinion: Privatisation by stealth – education changes opening the door to private interests
OPINION: Govt responsible for the education of all our children and should not outsource.
School rugby: Nation's best sevens schools decided
Tauranga Boys' College win the Condor Sevens, marking their first national title in style.
Editorial: Government must do more to tackle teacher shortage
OPINION: Principals say there is a lack of locally trained teachers available.
Best of Premium Sport: North v South - NZ's top sporting schools revealed
Which island holds the balance of power in secondary school sports? Mike Thorpe reports.
'It is actually a crisis': School principals warn of staffing shortage
Schools struggle to fill positions amid rising student numbers.
Free Te Tiriti books for all NZ high schools after donor's gift
Roimata Smail: 'This generous support ensures students access clear Treaty knowledge.'
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford speak to media
Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford speak to the media
Alwyn Poole: Seymour should walk away from Associate Education Minister role
OPINION: Seymour’s next six months will be consumed by the Treaty Principles Bill.
Arapaki to open in Term 1, 2025
The first charter school announced to open under the Government’s new regime will be based on an Australian model. Video / George Heard
COVID-19 still impacting secondary school students
The Education Hub founder Dr Nina Hood talks to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking about the impact COVID-19 has had on secondary school students.
Parents, teachers shocked by NCEA exam questions on 'rectums' and 'private parts'
NZQA says the question passed the sensitivity test but some were offended.
Junk food fail: Just how unhealthy are NZ’s school tuck shops?
Our intermediate and secondary schools have received a fail grade for healthy menus.
'An awful life': Deaf student pinned against wall, choked by principal
Students at Van Asch College and Kelston School for the Deaf endured serious sexual abuse.
Dr Chris Knox solves a tricky NCEA maths problem
NZ Herald head of data journalism Dr Chris Knox solves a tricky NCEA level 2 maths problem. Video / Mark Mitchell
Australia moves to ban children under 16 from social media
Australia's PM says social media platforms are 'doing real harm to our kids'.
'Students were flummoxed': Elite girls school complains over NCEA maths, biology exams
Department heads say the questions confused teachers, as well as students.
Young guns: The Black Caps' next generation of stars
The next wave of talent is ready to stake a claim for a Black Cap.
Education minister announces trial of 'intensive' maths programme
Education Minister Erica Stanford announcing the Government will trial a new “intensive” mathematics programme during term one and two next year. Video / Mark Mitchell
'Betrayed': Resigned King's College staffer messaged adults, not minors, school says
The male staffer acknowledged being involved in inappropriate online activity.