Education
Late principal a leader who 'empowered those around him'
Paul McKinley, who died suddenly over the weekend, fostered "a culture of excellence" at his school, colleague says.
School property system "bordering on crisis" - Education Minister
The government is launching an inquiry into school property with an eye to scrapping potentially hundreds of building projects that it calls unrealistic and unaffordable. Announcing the inquiry today… Audio
Govt launching inquiry into school property system
The Government is launching an inquiry into the school property system, which it says is bordering on crisis with major cost blowouts and stalled projects. Earlier this month, RNZ revealed that the… Audio
Auckland school self-funds five classrooms to cope with swelling school roll
The Ministry of Education did not believe the school had been able to complete the project for $2.5 million, the principal says. Audio
The rising cost of university accommodation in NZ
Living in university halls is seen as a rite of passage for some, but the price to stay on campus has never been higher.
Students call for allowance when on work placement
Students who undertake work placements as part of their training are calling to be paid an allowance, with reports of some students sinking into debt or even poverty while on mandatory placements.
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The rising cost of university accommodation in NZ
It's that time of year where the kids are off to University, getting their first taste of independence, and hopefully not burning any furniture.
But as the cost of living continues to rise so does… Audio
Most students who failed NCEA tests failed second attempt
Figures provided to Radio New Zealand show most students who failed high-stakes NCEA tests on their first attempt last year failed again on their second try.
The figures for those from the most… Audio
High failure rates on second attempts at new NCEA tests
Most students who failed crucial new NCEA tests on their first attempt last year failed again on their second attempt.
Students fail new NCEA tests on second attempt
Most students who failed crucial new NCEA tests on their first attempt last year failed again on their second try.
Principals say they will be more careful about ensuring students sit the reading… Audio
The rising cost of university accommodation in NZ
Its that time of year where the kids are off to University, getting their first taste of independence. But as the cost of living continues to rise so does the cost of going to university. Living away… Audio
Was keeping schools closed for so long in the Covid pandemic the right call?
It was more than two years of constant disruption for many students and it has caused lasting impacts to their education.
'Life-changing' scholarship open doors for Pasifika students
Fekita Vea has become the 1000th recipient of the First Foundation scholarship which will see her through university and provides a professional pathway to step foot into the legal field. Audio
Tongan student receives life-changing scholarship
A New Zealand foundation is marking a milestone after providing 1000 scholarships to disadvantaged students who otherwise wouldn't be able to afford university. Audio
The Panel with Peter Field and Ruth Money (Part 1)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Peter Field and Ruth Money discuss the Education Ministry replacing the decile system, new research around the Christchurch rebuild and school lunches. Audio
Forget deciles: The new way schools will be grouped
The Education Ministry has come up with a new method of grouping schools with similar socio-economic student levels.
Ombudsman says Oranga Tamariki failing at almost every level
The Chief Ombudsman is calling for a complete overhaul of Oranga Tamariki, saying it is failing on almost every level. Judge Peter Boshier has found the agency is still regularly failing to follow its… Audio
Ombudsman OT report finds 109 formal deficiencies
"'Change on a scale rarely required," that's what's needed to fix Oranga Tamariki according yet another scathing report into the agency; this one by the Chief Ombudsman, Peter Boshier. The… Video, Audio
Massey Uni expects $41 million deficit for 2023
Massey University expects to chalk up a $41 million deficit for 2023.
It's lower than previously forecast and includes $19 million in redundancy costs, but the institution is likely to make two more… Audio