Education
Students stressed and panicked as uni cancels online exams
"The university is deeply disappointed by this failure of service," Massey's provost said in a message to students.
Meningococcal case found at Auckland University
Students at Auckland University are being warned to be vigilant of symptoms with a meningococcal case found at a halls of residence. A student is in hospital receiving hospital treatment for the… Audio
Thomas Coyle: a lifetime in forensics and victim identification
Thomas Coyle was a teenager working the night shift as a baker when a tragedy outside changed the course of his career. Audio
Education Minister on 'insulting' curriculum review
The Education Minister addresses teacher concerns over a new-look English curriculum. Audio
Air NZ aims to get more pilots in the sky with new programme
Air New Zealand has a new programme that's aiming to get a new class of pilots into the skies. Captain David Morgan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Hamilton school admits students using 'fake guns' to scare public
Mangakōtukutuku College is advising people to call the police if they feel threatened by its students.
Education Ministry to cut 150 more jobs
The Education Ministry has confirmed it's cutting nearly 150 more jobs. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Ben Strang. Audio
Education Ministry spent $3m on one course with 29 graduates
The Education Ministry spent nearly $3 million on one course that enrolled just 42 students and had 29 graduates over two years.
What is the role of a university in the future?
New Zealand universities are under increasing pressure, there's financial constraints, the post-COVID hangover, and staff layoffs. In response the government's appointment of a University Advisory… Audio
Staff shortage blocks prison volunteer programme
Volunteers working on education, social and drug programmes have not been allowed back into a women's prison in Wellington since Covid-19. Audio
Only 15 percent of students passed attendance test
Only a fraction of pupils met the government benchmark for attendance in all four terms of 2023, new figures reveal. Audio
Winter illness impacts school attendance
Winter illness is putting big dent in daily school attendance just as the government is trying to drive it up. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
Canterbury schoolboy rugby rule slammed as 'elitist', 'self-serving'
A bid to exclude combined teams from the top grade will mean many students miss out, principals say.
Lincoln University bucks trend with growing enrolments
Most New Zealand universities' enrolments fell in 2023, but Lincoln University has reported strong growth.
The areas where uni grads are least likely to return home
While some say attracting graduate students can be difficult, there's no shortage of opportunities for those wanting a start in the regions.
Spike in relief teacher demand comes months early
Schools have been forced to split classes, send students home or even get management to teach as sickness hits. Audio
Earth science: Inspiring the next generation of geologists
The number of students enrolling in the earth scientists is falling, according to data from numerous global geoscience institutes. To counter that, Christchurch-based earth modelling company Seequent… Audio
Video shows violent attack on student at troubled school
"For God's sake, that's not what should be happening at our kids' schools," say frustrated parents.
PPTA concerned teachers aren't being consulted on curriculum changes
The PPTA says work on the maths curriculum has also been signed off, but leaders have no idea what changes are being made. PPTA president Chris Abercrombie spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Shortages mean some students asked to stay home when teacher is sick
Some students are being asked not to go to school because there aren't enough teachers when staff are off sick. Soumya Bhamidipati reports. Audio