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
Massey won't rule out further cuts amid $41m deficit
Massey University expects to record a smaller loss than forecast for 2023 - but is still likely to make further deficits before it achieves financial stability.
Funding shortfall expected as enrolments rise - documents
The Tertiary Education Minister has made a Budget bid to plug a gap in funding for projected growing enrolments.
Universities could run out of money - briefing
Some New Zealand unis are at risk of running out of cash to pay their bills this year, a Tertiary Education Commission briefing warns.
NSW secondary school sees more IRL interaction after phone ban
Mobile phones will be officially banned in schools starting next term, but some schools have already implemented the policy. Under the new rules, students will not be allowed to use a phone at school… Audio
Expectations for parents to pay school donations
If you're a parent of a school aged child, it could be the time of year again when the school sends home a request for payment. It might look very official, with invoice numbers, a column for GST and… Video, Audio
Principals wary of government's reading and maths rules
Principals warn schools will need more funding if they are to achieve the government's goals for reading, writing and maths.
It is now a requirement that schools teach children in Years 0-8 reading… Audio
Wealthy schools make millions off donations each year
Schools opting for a government grant instead of asking parents for donations are worse off than most wealthier schools who still ask families for money.
Results from an RNZ survey show some schools… Audio
Classes easily putting in an hour a day of reading, writing and maths - principals
Schools say they are having no trouble meeting the government's decree that they teach reading, writing and maths for an hour a day each on average.
Schools meeting govt decree for hour of reading, math per day
Schools say they are having no trouble meeting the government's decree that they teach reading, writing and maths for an hour a day each on average.
And many have already adopted the government's… Audio
South Auckland students scraping by to feed their families
South Auckland students scraping by to feed their families. Audio
NZ pupil top of the world for Cambridge exam
Auckland's St Peters College Year 12 student Christian Domilies got the highest score in religious studies in the world for his Cambridge exams. Audio
Auckland St Peter's College student is top of the world in religious studies
Christian Domilies is a student at Auckland's St Peters College. Turns out he aced his exams last year, the highest score in religious studies in the world. Just to put that in some perspective… Video, Audio
Neurodiverse kids struggle with phone ban
Some neurodiverse children are struggling with the government's 'away for the day' ban on phones in schools.
