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East Auckland school mourns principal’s death after cancer battle
He led Pakūranga College from 2009 until his retirement in early 2024.
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Schools, preschools close after sand recalled over asbestos fears
Seven schools and early learning centres have closed over possible exposure.
Kami co-founders win EY Entrepreneur of the Year
The ed-tech company also won the tech and emerging industries categories.
'Contain it': Coloured sand recalled nationwide over asbestos fears
Testing in Australia found asbestos in similar coloured sand products.
NCEA exam text on bullied boy prompts backlash from students and parents
Some students said they skipped the question as it made them uncomfortable.
Inside the new $25k-a-year private school planned for West Auckland
The school will specialise in science, technology, engineering and maths.
Gloriavale school given one-week reprieve as closure decision looms
Gloriavale now has until 14 November to defend its school’s registration.
Principal claims ministry 'threatened' to withhold new classrooms over zoning stand-off
The ministry says zoning ensures every local child can attend their area school.
Mega strike: Education Minister accuses teachers' union of 'bullying members'
Stanford called the union's letter on curriculum reforms 'very political'.
What are the true motivations of the 'mega-strike'?
PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons joined Herald NOW to explain what the union wants and why it is taking part in the day's big strike action. Video / Herald Now
Mega strike: a primary teacher's argument for action
Liam Rutherford, Primary Teachers' Collective Agreement Lead Negotiator, joins Herald NOW to explain the primary teachers' reasons for striking. Video / Herald Now
Teachers day off: Improving working conditions will improve learning conditions, union says
PPTA President Chris Abercrombie is with us to take us through what needs to change in our education sector.
Erica Stanford's school property announcement
Minister of Education Erica Stanford makes a school property announcement. Video / Michael Craig
Teachers left guessing after ministry U-turn on AI rules
Teachers can now use AI to help mark work but must oversee all results.
Auckland University makes Treaty of Waitangi paper optional after backlash
About 8000 students took the compulsory Treaty paper this year.
Potential for $131m of asset sales with Te Pūkenga de-merger
'Any decisions to sell these assets will be made by the Polytechnic Council.'
'Thin workforce stretched further': Learning support gaps persist
Psychologists and speech-language therapists make up 40% of vacancies.
Kiwi dad shares son's survival story after electric shock renders teen a double amputee
The 15yo suffered severe burns after coming into contact with overhead powerlines.
Ministry considers first parent prosecutions over school absences
Fines range from $30 a day to $3000 for repeat truancy offences.
Mega-school split: Mount Albert Grammar proposes dividing into two
It may be a blueprint for other big schools battling to cope with rising student numbers.
Different educational regions could help attendance battle - Seymour
David Seymour says fines for unjustified absences are 'back on the table'.
Primary school teacher who sent 11yo student nudes gets home detention
She will not have to register as a sex offender but loses permanent suppression.
Prestigious Auckland private school King’s College announces new headmaster
The school leader begins as headmaster in January 2026, after Simon Lamb’s departure.
NZ’s Truancy Crisis: Why are so many kids skipping school?
Papatoetoe principal on tackling the rise in chronic absenteeism. Video / Herald Now
'Throwing the baby out': Teachers warn of ‘one-size-fits-all’ school reforms
Govt swings axe on NCEA, Kāhui Ako, Resource Teachers and open-plan classrooms.
Seymour hails U-turn on uni's compulsory Māori courses as 'massive victory'
The courses were made compulsory for first-year students only this year.
Class warfare: South Auckland principals hit back over NCEA claims
The schools say they're 'chocka' with students and urgently need more classrooms.
Mechatronics and AI: What kids can expect from the new school curriculum
BusinessNZ says the updated curriculum will better equip future workers.
Auckland ed tech start-up buys UK firm with 20 million users
The Auckland start-up was itself recently the subject of a $289m buyout.
'Not lazy parents': 600 schools needing extra support to boost attendance
The Ministry of Education said regional teams will step in to support them.