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Scientists concerned at poor student maths and science results
The Association of Scientists says students are missing out on highly paid jobs because of their poor performance in maths and science. Audio
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An enquiry based approach to learning maths
Audio 5 Dec 2013Professor Glenda Anthony is Co-Director of the Centre of Excellence for Research in Mathematics Education at Massey University. She is developing a proactive enquiry-based approach to teaching and… Audio
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Scientists says poor student results cause for concern
Audio 5 Dec 2013Scientists are worried poor performance in maths and science is costing students opportunities for high paying jobs. The Government has repeatedly said the key to securing more high paying jobs in New… Audio
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1,782¹² + 1,841¹² = 1,922¹²
How do 'The Simpsons' and maths go together? Something about Fermat's Theorem.
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The Simpsons' mathematical secrets
Simon Singh's new book 'The Simpsons and their mathematical secrets' explores the many maths connections to the famous family living in Springfield. Audio
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Baring my Bikini Body
For me, wearing a bikini in public is kind of a colossal deal. It feels so significant because I’m fat.
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China likely to provide all Samoa's school stationery needs
China has agreed, in principle, to pay all the school stationery needs of Samoa's ministry of education. The chief executive, Matafeo Tanielu Aiafi, says the government spends millions every year...
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Schools 'left in debt' by cost of commissioners
Principals say their schools have had to cut budgets and go into debt because of the cost of commissioners appointed by the Ministry of Education. Audio
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Worries in American Samoa at push to teach in Samoan
There are worries that a proposal that seeks to require teachers in American Samoa to be proficient in both Samoan and English, will cut out a large number of the...
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Bid to scrap gravestone puzzles widow
The widow of a mathematician has been told to remove a Sudoku puzzle from his gravestone in an English cemetery, by the local council.
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American Samoa confronting concerns about education quality
An American Samoa educator says many students who want to enter college are not up to standard in English and mathematics. The first ever education summit in American Samoa is...
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Catton wins Booker Prize
New Zealand author Eleanor Catton's novel The Luminaries has won the prestigious Booker prize. Audio
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NZ Initiative says some teachers not qualified in actual subjects
The New Zealand Initiative says some teachers are not necessarily qualified in the subjects they teach.
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Maths Anxiety
Audio 3 Oct 2013How does one dispel one's fear if confronted by the problem that is, mathematics? Find out with Sarah Buckley from the Australian Council for Educational Research. Audio
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Ian Stewart - Mathematician
Audio 3 Oct 2013Professor Ian Stewart, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at the University of Warwick. He is the author of many books including Does God Play Dice and 17 Equations That Changed the World. Audio
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Vettel eyes Korean hat-trick
Runaway leader Sebastian Vettel can put one hand on the Formula One world title this week as he aims to stretch his astonishing winning streak to four races at the...
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No shakeups in Cunliffe's shadow cabinet
Few changes have been made in the shadow cabinet lineup new Labour leader David Cunliffe announced on Monday afternoon. Audio
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Nauru says asylum seeker children now getting schooling
The Nauru government says school classes are now being provided at the asylum seeker detention camps. There are now more than 50 children among the 600 people being held at...
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Mathletics
Audio 17 Aug 2013How mathematical principles can unlock the secrets of running, jumping and swimming. With the author of 'Mathletics', John Barrow. Audio
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Geoff Whittle: Rota's Conjecture
Audio 17 Aug 2013World leader in the field of discrete mathematics, who with his colleagues, solved the Rota's Conjecture problem posed by mathematician and philosopher Gian-Carlo Rota in 1970. Audio
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Voyages of the imagination solve a 40 year-old puzzle
Audio 16 Aug 2013A mathematical riddle that has frustrated the world's most numerate minds for more than 40 years has been solved. Audio
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Overhaul of PNG's education system planned
PNG's Department of Education says it is planning a complete overhaul of the country's education system. The acting secretary of education, Michael Tapo, says a government taskforce made 60…
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Venice Film Festival entries
Films by Stephen Frears and Terry Gilliam will have their world premieres at the Venice International Film Festival, which runs from 28 August - 7 September.
