EducationNZ Geothermal Week draws out 100 science studentsInquisitive minds win at NZ Geothermal Week 2022 school science competition.06 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandLow pass rates in exam trials alarm principalsAll Year 10 students in at least one school flunked the NCEA-level writing test.06 Sep 06:27 PM
EducationEIT Hawke's Bay valedictorian has always loved technologyEIT graduations this week06 Sep 12:04 AM
New ZealandHis daughter was slain by her ex-tutor. He wants staff-student relationships bannedFather of student killed by tutor Clayton Weatherston says change is needed.05 Sep 08:19 PM
New ZealandFrom MasterChef comps to vouchers: How Northland schools reversed declining attendanceA campaign to stop Northland children wagging school is proving surprisingly successful.05 Sep 12:12 AM
EducationCarruth House closing due to declining student numbersWhangarei Boys' High School boarding hostel opened in 1927.04 Sep 10:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha Borissenko'Creeps' beware: NZ university bans intimate relationships between staff and studentsBad news for creeps, but how far does uni ban go?04 Sep 04:56 PM
EducationNanogirl opens up on her early education struggles'Nanogirl' is recognised as one of NZ's top science educators.04 Sep 03:40 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: PM Ardern says Government considering axing Covid traffic lightsDuring a visit to the University of Auckland PM Jacinda Ardern said that the Covid traffic light system will be reviewed, and potentially scrapped in the next "couple of weeks". Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Sep 02:05 AM
KahuMātauranga woven into STEM education and workplaces for rangatahiMāori and Pacific youth are more likely to be streamed out of science education early on.03 Sep 12:26 AM
EducationThe literacy initiative teaching teachers"Now we know better we are doing better."02 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Earning half of what I should be': Teachers hope amended payroll issue is finally sortedSome teachers were underpaid by thousands of dollars.02 Sep 12:26 AM
New ZealandPR woman accused of historical sex abuse of girl loses name suppressionA lawyer for St Cuthbert's College said the school was opposed to keeping its name secret.01 Sep 03:41 AM
New ZealandDilworth victim tells inquiry some of his abused classmates took their own livesVaughan Sexton wants legislative changes to ensure children are protected in the future.31 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessLollipops Educare Centres sold for $46mBig demand for tots' daycare centres, board hopes.29 Aug 10:08 PM
EducationStaff pay negotiations begin at seven universitiesUniversity staff need a pay rise that keeps up with inflation, their representatives say.27 Aug 11:14 PM
New ZealandUni's cheating cases soar since pandemic began; students 'take advantage' of 'generosity'What's behind the increase?27 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandEight students suspended, 23 stood down following Papakura High School brawlTwo students were injured in a large fight at the school before police had to intervene.26 Aug 06:15 PM
New ZealandSchool may use internet technicians and police to stop anonymous online bullying pagesSchool says anonymous harassment causing young victims 'stress and unhappiness'.26 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandNew mega-polytech may need to cut staff - reportTe Pūkenga proposal not welcomed by union, which says polytechs are already low-staffed.26 Aug 01:37 AM
New ZealandAUT apologises to academic for mishandling sexual harassment complaint against former head Max Abbott'I did not experience the appropriate or adequate response to the harm I experienced'.25 Aug 12:52 AM
New ZealandGovernment may cut 3000 senior teaching rolesThe $8000-a-year contracts are part of the Communities of Learning/Kāhui Ako scheme.24 Aug 08:43 PM
New ZealandProtection against tech spying on children 'too weak'A report warns the protections to stop tech companies spying on schoolchildren too weak.23 Aug 10:15 PM
New Zealand'Years of torture': Ex-student details alleged historical sexual abuse at top schoolKing's headmaster says he's deeply sorry after a former student details alleged abuse.23 Aug 08:59 PM
New ZealandPandemic hits school attendance hardThe pandemic is substantially worsening inequities for Māori and Pacific students -report.22 Aug 08:48 PM
OpinionJohn MacDonaldJohn MacDonald: Literacy in NZ doesn't stop at the Queen's EnglishOPINION: Teachers are going to have to up their game on the te reo front.22 Aug 01:35 AM
EducationDeparting head of polytech a 'scapegoat' - NationalStephen Town resigned from Te Pūkenga and may be being used as a scapegoat20 Aug 01:44 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: School boards in for a torrid timeOPINION: Our editorial on anti-Covid measure activists joining school boards.19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSea change or slow lane? What NZ's new reading strategy means for our kidsThe Government has signalled a move toward structured literacy.18 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuMaori boarding schools get $14.9m for upgradesThe schools will receive part of the pūtea set aside in the 2021 Budget.17 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandFears over conspiracy-driven school board candidatesNumber of people standing who oppose Covid-19 measures such as face masks and vaccine.17 Aug 07:08 PM
New ZealandAuckland high school placed into lockdown following fightPolice were called to the Auckland school on Wednesday afternoon.17 Aug 06:04 PM
PremiumPremiumVideoHow we learn to read - and how it changes our brainsReading utilises several key areas of the brain in unison, and learning to read actually alters the way our brain works in interesting ways. Video / Ben Cummins / NZ HeraldWatch17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ's literacy crisis and kids unable to read: 'Teachers ask me: Why weren't we trained in this?'Our children's reading rates are dropping - is structured literacy the answer?17 Aug 05:00 PM