Education
Auckland school pushes back against charter school proposal
Kelston Boys' High School has written to parents saying the bid from Bangerz Education and Wellbeing Trust was not supported by it.
'Just absolutely ridiculous': New school curriculum unpopular with principals
The draft curriculum documents are old fashioned, sideline Māori knowledge, and appear to be written by foreign contractors, say critics.
Students from poor schools had much worse NCEA maths and literacy test results than otherss
In total, at least 34,800 teenagers failed the tests.
Principals and teachers 'disgusted' at government's proposed curriculum
"Disgusted, absolutely ridiculous and past being disappointed". Those are just some of the reaction from Principals and teachers to the government's proposed primary school curriculum. The overnight… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 October 2025
The government has released the full draft of New Zealand's new Year 0 to 10 curriculum as opposition from within the educational sector grows to the proposed changes; More than half a million tickets… Audio
Education minister stands by contentious curriculum
The full draft school curriculum for Years 0 to 10 has been released amid growing criticism. Audio
Opposition to curriculum changes grows amongst teachers
The government has released the full draft of New Zealand's new Year 0 to 10 curriculum as opposition from within the educational sector grows to the proposed changes. Education Minister, Erica… Audio
PE teachers voice opposition to curriculum changes
The country's physical education teachers have joined the chorus of opposition to the government's proposed changes to the school curriculum. Managing director of Physical Education New Zealand Heemi… Audio
Full draft of new school curriculum released
There is growing criticism of the changes which are now open for consultation.
School curriculum criticism grows: 'A total lack of understanding of our disciplines'
Maths education experts say recent changes to the maths curriculum "seem more political than educational".
The Conversation: Rushed new maths curriculum doesn’t add up
For busy schools heading into the end of the school year, the timeline for a new maths curriculum is unrealistic, say education experts.
Hundreds of close measles contacts identified at Wellington schools
Ten known cases of measles now exist in New Zealand, with new cases at Wellington College and Wellington Girls' College.
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Nick Leggett, Part 2
In part two, do you remember swimming lessons at school? Water Safety NZ says not enough kids are getting on the waka, with under half of the country's children doing lessons according to a 2023… Audio
Explainer: What actually happens on a teacher-only day
The government is banning term-time days for teacher development - but what are they for?
Violent measures in Fiji schools not the answer - advocates
A recent call to reintroduce corporal punishment in Fiji schools has been met with strong opposition from advocates, and those with lived experiences under the system. Audio
UK's former schools minister Sir Nick Gibb
Sir Nick Gibb oversaw a dramatic turnaround in England's school reading and maths performance during his tenure as schools minister through the rollback of 'progressivist' practice and a renewed focus… Audio
The case for home economics in school
In the proposed high school curriculum, home economics would cease to be a stand-alone subject and instead be taught within health. Home economics teacher Tina Williams joins Emile Donovan. Audio
More than 100,000 workers walk of job in mega strike
More than 100,000 workers, including teachers and doctors, have walked off the job today in a nationwide strike. Disgrunted public sector employees showed their disatisfication with the coalition… Audio
Strike action sees thousands march through streets
Workers several sectors walked off the job in increasingly bitter disputes over pay and conditions.
Mega strike rally takes place in Auckland
Tens of thousands of teachers, doctors and other public workers are taking part in a mega strike. RNZ Reporter Jessica Hopkins spoke to Charlotte Cook from a rally in Auckland. Audio
