David Seymour eating a school lunch.

Opposition finds change to school lunch scheme's name hard to swallow

A free school lunches programme rebrand has dropped the reo Māori name Ka Ora Ka Ako, a move David Seymour says is "delivering real value".

Fri, Feb 13

A stock image of a school sports field.

Schools accused of giving illegal scholarships to foreign students

One of two schools that illegally gave scholarships to foreign students who played in their top sports teams says it only happened because a sponsorship deal fell through.

Thu, Feb 12

Friar Rowan Donoghue outside the Christchurch District Court last month.

St Bede's College told of priest's sexual offending nearly 20 years ago

The offending related to four boys who were boarding at St Bede's College in Christchurch between 1996 and 2000.

Wed, Feb 11

School student (file photo).

Is 'redshirting' good for your child?

Redshirting is a topic on social media, where some parents say delaying the start of school can set their child up for success.

Tue, Feb 10

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Statutory manager appointed to board at Auckland's Wesley College

The Ministry of Education closed the school's boarding hostels late last year due to student safety concerns.

Mon, Feb 9

Eleven classrooms, the school's health and counselling services, as well as one of its main bathroom facilities were destroyed in the blaze.

'Deep emotional impact': Principal speaks after massive Taupō school fire

The blaze wiped out 11 classrooms and key student support services, with online learning to begin as the school rebuilds.

Mon, Feb 9

Snells Beach School in Auckland.

Tech smashed, windows broken in Auckland primary school vandalism

Snells Beach School said the 'extensive vandalism' would cost tens of thousands of dollars in damages.

Mon, Feb 2

Changes promoted by Education Minister Erica Stanford to introduce nationally consistent assessment and reporting. 

'Clarity': Standardised school reports on students' learning

The changes, being promoted by Education Minister Erica Stanford, introduce nationally consistent assessment and reporting.

Mon, Feb 2

File image of students walking through school

Why are school uniforms so expensive? And do we need them?

With the start of term, families are grappling with familiar uniform dilemmas: how big to buy for fast-growing kids, why even a pair of socks need logos, and whether there’s any way to cut costs.

Mon, Feb 2

Organisers are urging more businesses and government departments to get involved.

Laptop donation programme credited with boosting student engagement

Organisers are urging more businesses and government departments to get involved.

Sun, Feb 1

January 2026
One in five ERO-scrutinised schools need external support or intervention

One in five ERO-scrutinised schools need external support or intervention

After last year's ERO review, principals warned the office was not giving schools enough credit for the challenges they faced due to social issues in their communities.

Sat, Jan 31

Numbers on a board

Govt announces two new specialist schools for complex, high needs

The schools were planned for Palmerston North and South Auckland, regions the Education Minister said had seen increasing demand for specialist education provision.

Thu, Jan 29

Christchurch Boys' High School.

Christchurch Boys' teacher in long-running dispute awarded $25,000

Susan Mowat resigned from her role at the school after two years of disputes with the school's headmaster Nic Hill.

Fri, Jan 23

NCEA: Results for 158,000 students available from today

NCEA: Results for 158,000 students available from today

Students will be able to access results and see whether they have met the requirements for university entrance.

Wed, Jan 14

December 2025
The cancellation takes effect from January 23, 2026.

Gloriavale Christian School has registration cancelled

Education Secretary Ellen MacGregor-Reid said the school has failed to meet compliance standards despite two years of support.

December 18, 2025

Siaosi Gavet (left) and Rhys Cullen of the Bangerz trust.

Bangerz Trust investigated for alleged attempt to access Kelston school data

The trust pulled an attempt to take over the school last month.

December 17, 2025

Education Minister Erica Stanford.

Cabinet decision on NCEA abolition, replacement delayed

Officials are analysing and summarising close to 11,000 submissions received during the two-month public consultation period.

December 12, 2025

Casey Paul pictured on her first day of school (left), and last day of school.

The Rotorua teen who never missed a day of school

Rotorua Girls' High School student Casey Paul went through primary, intermediate and secondary school without missing a day.

December 11, 2025

A young male trainee operates a machine in a technical training workshop (file image).

'Earn as You Learn' pilot to expand into more regions

The programme, launched in Waikato in February, has given high school students paid, real-world experience in manufacturing while they studied.

December 10, 2025

An empty classroom (file image).

Secondary teachers accept Govt's collective agreement offer

It brings negotiations between the Post Primary Teachers' Association and the Government to an end – a process that involved strikes and a tense back and forward between the two parties.

December 4, 2025

White powder.

Teacher asked colleagues if they wanted to 'do a line' at work do

A second teacher has been censured over the incident, where she offered white powder to her fellow staff members while partying in a classroom.

December 4, 2025

A lunch provided to Haeata Community Campus in Christchurch.

'Mouldy' lunches were likely left out at school for days – NZ Food Safety

Mince meals were served to several students at Haeata Community Campus on Monday as part of the Government’s free lunch programme.

December 2, 2025

The Gordon Wilson flats are located next to Victoria University of Wellington’s Kelburn campus

Gordon Wilson Flats demolition to begin this month

Victoria University said that while the decision will disappoint some, it also provides much-needed certainty to the community.

December 2, 2025

November 2025
The cognitive benefits of exercise even lasted into the next day.

Why exercise might help kids with ADHD better learn in school

Research has shown why physical activity may be one way of helping children with ADHD to thrive in school.

November 23, 2025

Job search generic image.

Students struggling to find work to keep food on the table

Student Job Search received more than 360,000 applications between January and November – a 21.2% increase from 2024.

November 21, 2025