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Private school education: NZ’s most expensive & how much fees have jumped
A Herald analysis of leading independent schools shows just how fast fees are rising.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Father thought he'd found a loophole to avoid paying son's school fees, now he's got a $6500 bill
The school chased payment for the fees through the Disputes Tribunal - and won.
Measles outbreak set to throw exam plans into disarray
Measles cases have been confirmed at three major colleges in Auckland and Wellington.
How rugby-focused schools have dropped the ball on academic endeavour
One school has won five national First XV titles and one world crown.
Inside New Zealand's most successful schoolboy rugby academies
Hugh McGahan personally vets Westlake Boys' academy hopefuls for character.
Andrew Rogers: NCEA overhaul must confront deeper problems in education
OPINION: The review aims to stop schools 'gaming' the system by shifting to percentages.
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.
Inside the state school dominating New Zealand college sport
More than 500 out-of-zone students missed out in the North Shore school's latest ballot.
Teachers to strike this week as pay talks with Govt stall
Secondary and area school teachers will refuse to teach certain year groups this week.
Power rankings: New Zealand’s top sporting schools of 2025 revealed
Which school can claim to be the country’s biggest sporting powerhouse?
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.
‘It’s been pretty crazy’: Teen band’s whirlwind year of gigs and glory
The Kerikeri High School band formed only last summer before hitting big stages.
NZ’s Truancy Crisis: Why are so many kids skipping school?
Papatoetoe principal on tackling the rise in chronic absenteeism. Video / Herald Now
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.
'Death by a thousand cuts': The heavy price of school holidays costing parents an extra $1000
School holidays can become a financial stress test for many parents.
New Zealand Schools tested before Australia clashes
Dan Lawrence impressed for Schools with relentless defence and game-breaking runs.
No-go zone? Find out how many out-of-zone students schools will accept in 2026
Auckland schools have revealed how many families were successful in out-of-zone ballots.
First XV rugby: Herald’s annual awards
Covering the latest developments in schools rugby.
Long-serving Tauranga principal remembered as 'great leader'
Tributes flow after the death of Graham Young, who led Tauranga Boys' for 23 years.
'Destined to do something great': Nikara Ross' journey from student to mentor
Wairoa woman Nikara Ross is guiding youth in the NZDF after it gave her a career.
First XV rugby: The top high school fullbacks in NZ
Looking at the future stars continuing New Zealand's rich legacy of great fullbacks.
Secondary teachers to strike next week after rejecting latest pay offer
Union members will not teach, instruct or supervise students in certain levels each day.
How this remarkable 16-year old led his school back to rugby glory
At just 16, Te Ariki Rogers was chosen to captain the Rotorua Boys' First XV.
Prime meets Stanford over NCEA changes but coy on Labour stance
Here's what went down in the highly anticipated Govt-Labour meeting.
Erica Stanford reveals new secondary school subjects
The Government has unveiled new secondary school subjects on offer as part of a refresh of the national curriculum. Video / Alyse Wright
Education civil war? Why principals are split on plans to scrap NCEA
A coalition of 64 principals from largely wealthy schools is backing plans to scrap NCEA.
'No room to move': Govt says it has hit financial limit with new teacher pay deal
The Government says new $449 million, four-year deal meets cost-of-living pressures.
Genuine consultation on secondary school qualification changes crucial – Kate Gainsford
OPINION: Vocational pathways remain unclear with Industry Skill Councils not established.
'Exciting to see': Teacher enrolments up 30%, exclusive data shows
Education Minister Erica Stanford said it shows the Government's initiatives are working.