School Rugby
'Our greatest strength': Rotorua Boys' High School collect a fifth national title
Rotorua's win marked their fifth national First XV championship victory.
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'150 clicks by the end of the straight': School speed limit changes in spotlight in Tararua
Sharon Cameron says she's welcoming consultation on proposed speed limit changes.
Secondary teachers strike over 1% pay rise offer
Striking teachers called the Government's 1% pay rise 'in real terms a pay cut' and said conditions they asked for in negotiations had been 'completely ignored'.
'The numbers don't add up': Nearly 20,000 teachers strike after 'appalling' 1% pay offer
The associate education minister has branded today's protest 'trigger-happy'.
'Good character prevails': King’s College triumph in Auckland First XV final
Westlake Boys secured their fifth consecutive North Harbour championship.
'Privilege is not a dirty word': What will private schools be spending extra government money on?
St Cuthbert's College will receive an estimated $1.6m subsidy.
'Up for it': Southland, Christchurch in First XV rugby battle for South Island crown
The winner advances to the national Top 4 in Palmerston North.
James Bentley: Why NCEA overhaul falls short
OPINION: A top headmaster says theoverhaul is not the bold reset many believed was coming.
NZ Herald Morning News Update | No Parliament for Chlöe Swarbrick and school teachers to strike
Secondary school teachers to strike, no Parliament seat for Chlöe Swarbrick, and nurse strikes delay thousands of appointments.
'Not taken lightly': Govt disappointed as teachers plan strike over pay
The Government offered a 1% pay rise but the PPTA has deemed it too low.
'Significant challenges': Teachers to strike as Govt offers 1% pay rise
The PPTA says the offered pay increase is the lowest in a generation.
Richard Prebble: Why NCEA's demise is a lesson in failed educational policy
OPINION: New Zealand should not have persisted with a flawed scheme for so long.
School shake-up: Why education overhaul could send more students to Cambridge exams
One-third of Year 11 students didn't take NCEA 1 in 2024, as Cambridge exams demand grew.
Last-minute First XV drama: King's clinch final spot in tense semi
King's College will face St Kentigern in the Auckland 1A final at Eden Park.
Auckland school locked down after 'aggressive' adults walk onto grounds
Police say school staff escorted the group away and prevented them from re-entering.
The Conversation: NCEA isn’t perfect but NZ shouldn't forget why it was introduced in the first place
OPINION: NCEA Levels 2 and 3 will become the New Zealand Certificate of Education.
Education Minister Erica Stanford defends ‘hasty’ six-week consultation period for NCEA upheaval
The upheaval will see the decades-old NCEA scheme abolished completely.
'Huge backward step': Debate over Govt's new education proposal
The new system replaces NCEA with national qualifications over five years.
Will the NCEA replacement work for everyone? Erica Stanford responds to concerns
Education Minister Erica Stanford joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss the proposed end to NCEA and what will replace it.
Principals have their say on axing NCEA: A 'huge step forward' or a game of political football?
Leading principals debate the merits of plans to radically overhaul education.
NCEA abolition makes things 'clearer' for students, murkier for teachers
Hawke's Bay principals share their thoughts on the overhaul of high school qualifications.
Auckland First XV semis decided, rivals to clash for Canterbury title
The semifinals and finals around the country have been decided.
NCEA abolished in 'massive' shake-up of NZ’s main secondary school qualification
Two new qualifications at Year 12, 13 will replace NCEA after a series of damning reports.
NCEA is being scrapped - here is what will replace it
The overhaul represents the most radical overhaul in decades.
The $600k zone: Families paying premium for homes near Auckland's most exclusive schools
Find out exactly how much you have to pay to live in every school zone in Auckland.
Police review footage of top Akl school rugby clash; Witness claims player kicked unconscious
Two red cards were given during the game, one allegedly after a player's head was kicked.
'Integrity, fairness, consistency': School Sport NZ proposes Year 14 student ban
Debate comes to a head after recent issues in rowing, rugby, mountain-bike competitions.
'Unfortunate incident': Crossbar falls on player during top Auckland schoolboy clash
The player received medical attention and was allowed to continue.
'The next Benji': Brother of Warriors star makes waves as King's go top
Calvin Harris-Tavita has shown his match-winning chops in 1A First XV rugby.
Police intervene after brawl at Akl Grammar involving parents and schoolboy rugby players
A witness said a spectator's comment after a red card sparked the large brawl.