Education
NZ’s Truancy Crisis: Why are so many kids skipping school?
Papatoetoe principal on tackling the rise in chronic absenteeism. Video / Herald Now
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
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.
'Blindsided': Ag education leader slams Govt’s curriculum changes
Kerry Allen says she'll be encouraging the Government to review the decision.
Tertiary institute reverses plan to close two campuses, will still cut 150+ jobs
The continuation of operations at one campus relies on government funding.
Why more 15-year-olds are leaving school for further study
The Ministry of Education approved 1376 early leaving exemptions in 2024.
Sex, drugs and literature: NZ's oldest student magazine marks 100 years
The magazine has been central to student politics and social change.
'Exciting to see': Teacher enrolments up 30%, exclusive data shows
Education Minister Erica Stanford said it shows the Government's initiatives are working.
Minister defies advisory group’s ‘highest priority’ amid new tertiary education strategy
The group also recommended there be Māori representation on the future Govt agency.
'You don't study well if hungry': Tertiary hardship funds remain crucial
Te Pukenga gave out $4.59m last year through its Manaaki Fund.
Govt warned Te Pūkenga de-merger would lead to more people on Jobseeker for longer
Advice suggested fewer people on a Jobseeker benefit would move into study.
'Market recovery' - Precinct's Pritchard on why it's building $1b+ of new Auckland apartments
Precinct has nine Auckland apartment schemes. Its largest is in Parnell for students.
Just over 40 jobs to go at EIT in restructure
Cuts necessary as Eastern Institute of Technology returns to independence, it says.
Nation of Debt: 'I'm scared of opening IRD letters' – expat Kiwi on his ballooning student loan debt
Three-quarters of overseas borrowers are behind on repayments.
Taskforce to look into local workforce needs after proposed Toi-Ohomai campus closure
Toi-Ohomai proposed last month to close the campus in Tokoroa.
Govt warned of risks to breaking up polytech merger: 'Similar, if not worse' financials
A paper said the proposed future appears to be similar, if not worse.
Majority of Govt's $231m tech institute funded through research funding cuts
'It will be a cornerstone of our plan to grow a high-tech, high-value economy.'
Education Minister Erica Stanford defends ‘hasty’ six-week consultation period for NCEA upheaval
The upheaval will see the decades-old NCEA scheme abolished completely.
'You throw it out and start again' - Headmaster weighs in on looming NCEA changes
Mount Albert Grammar School Principal Patrick Drumm talks NCEA in schools ahead of the looming announcement. Video / Herald NOW
Jackson Ball a double Hawk and a Wisconsin Badger
Only 17, he's set to play professional basketball in Australia and with a top US college.
Waikato med school business case beats Auckland and Otago – but only just
The Government has released new information on the planned school.
Chris Abercrombie: NCEA changes must build on what works, not destroy it
OPINION: Reform should be thoughtful, build on its strengths and listen to communities.
'I'm so proud': Teen's $48k scholarships pave way to university
Tearohanui Chellew, 18, secured two scholarships totalling $48,000.
Small town's mayor says campus closure would condemn locals to poverty
Toi Ohomai Te Pūkenga put forward a proposal to disestablish the jobs of 166 people.
Independence day for EIT
Regional governance returns to 10 polytechnics on January 1, 2026.
'Shocking' cuts: 160-plus jobs at risk, campuses face closure
With declining student numbers, 'it is just no longer viable to operate in this way'.
Opinion: NZ’s new AI strategy is big on 'economic opportunity' but short on managing ethical and social risk
OPINION: The National AI Strategy aims to invite AI use with a 'light touch' approach.
Watch: PM sets Tāmaki Makaurau byelection date for September 6
Labour confirmed its candidate on Sunday.
Flatting wars: The male students' struggle against 'unwritten rule' bias claims
Claims of landlords' bias towards males being rowdy, drunken tenants.
'Where I needed to be': US high school the right move for Kiwi basketballer
Elijah Fonotia committed to Harford Community College to advance his basketball career.
Trump administration: Harvard violated civil rights law on anti-Semitism
Harvard is accused of not protecting Jewish students from discrimination.