Education
Preschool concerned over govt provided lunches
An Auckland preschool is worried that the government-provided lunches could lack in nutrition for children under five. Te Papapa Preschool in Onehunga has been getting lunch support from the charity… Audio
Vic Uni offers scholarship for those made redundant in cuts
A new scholarship from Victoria University, aptly named the 'Wellington Public Sector Scholarship', has been offered. It pays for two courses done in the second trimester of this year. Te Herenga Waka… Audio
Former teachers working at Ministry of Education angry teaching service isn't considered for redundancies
Former teachers working at the Ministry of Education are angry it's refusing to count their years of teaching service when calculating redundancies. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to… Audio
School lunch programme extended into early childhood centres
Pre-schoolers are the big winners from the government's overhaul of funding school lunches. In a major u-turn the government says free lunches will remain for eligible primary students for the next… Audio
Jobs could go as government rolls out new school lunch model
The Government says it will order what schools need from a central source rather than relying on the current 156 school lunch suppliers. Jak's Café makes 240 meals per day for two schools in the… Audio
What is structured literacy and why is the government talking about it?
Education minister Erica Stanford has announced that New Zealand schools will be pivoting to teaching structured literacy. Dr Nina Hood joins Nights to explain the approach. Audio
School lunches: Principals disheartened by menu changes, lack of funding for staff
Principals say sandwiches and muesli bars are insufficient and they don't have staffing capacity to organise the lunches themselves. Audio
School lunches: Seymour failed to get sweeping cuts he wanted, Labour says
The Labour Party is claiming a win for its campaign that the government commit to keeping and funding free school lunches. Audio
Free school lunches: Government budgets $3 per meal
A new interim delivery model will kick in next year to allow time for a full redesign of the scheme before any more money is dedicated.
New look school lunches programme announced
All primary students receiving free school lunches will keep getting them as is for the next two-and-a-half years but older pupils will shift to a more basic programme from next year. Deputy political… Audio
University campuses increasingly polarised - experts
University campuses are increasingly polarised, experts say, with academics fearful of speaking out and university leaders trying to protect staff from internet trolls. Audio
Experts say university campuses are increasingly polarised
Experts say university campuses are increasingly polarised - with academics fearful of speaking out and university leaders trying to protect staff from internet trolls. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. Audio
Government begins weekly reporting of school attendance figures
Schools should aim to have 94 percent of their pupils in class every day, David Seymour says.
Learning support services hub for students with extra needs opens in Nelson
It is a glimpse into what accessibility could look like in schools with students who have a range of needs.
NZ post-grad students awarded NASA internships
Six post-graduate students were awarded New Zealand Space Scholarships last night in Wellington, allowing them to take up three-month internships with NASA. Alexandra McKendry, of the University of… Audio
New study shows at-risk children slipping through cracks
The Otago University research shows referrals from support organisations requesting intervention from Oranga Tamariki are being left unopened, with carers sometimes spending hours on the phone to… Audio
OECD warns education gaps a threat to prosperity
The OECD warns declining achievement and long-standing education gaps for Maori and Pacific children are a serious threat to prosperity. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
More than 500 courses cut from Massey University
A student group is calling on Massey to be upfront about its strategy and where it is heading.
Massey Uni cuts more than 600 courses
The effect of deep cuts throughout Massey University has been laid bare in a stark statistic. Jimmy Ellingham reports. Audio
Auckland academics call out university's stance on Palestine protest
University of Auckland staff are concerned by a move to block a protest encampment on campus to call for support for the rights of Palestinians.
