Education
Generous gift for Te Herenga Waka from trailblazing scientist
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington has been gifted 13 million dollars. The donation came from the late Dr Aola Richards, a trailblazing scientist and the first woman in New Zealand to… Audio
Cost pressures pausing school building projects
The education minister has forced the chief executive at the Ministry of Education to apologise to a school over a delayed building project.
Kaipara College is one of the schools where major… Audio
Cost-cutting halts 100 new classroom builds
More than 100 new classroom builds are in doubt in a cost-cutting exercise that's already forced the Secretary of Education to apologise, following the Minister's intervention.
New govt scrapping first-year fees free: What you need to know
The new government plans to pay for students' final year of tertiary study, rather than their first. Details beyond that are scant. But one thing is clear: there will be no "double dipping" for those… Audio
Elite school mishandled allegations about teacher
An elite school has apologised after an independent investigation revealed a series of failings in its handling of allegations about a disgraced teacher.
Fees free changes: What you need to know
Explainer - The new government plans to pay for students' final year of tertiary study, rather than their first. RNZ analyses the impact of the current settings and the proposed change.
What kids with their own devices need to know about porn
When is the right time to talk to children about depictions of sex on the internet? Audio
How phone bans at schools are working
Schools have been open for just a few days, but many have already adopted the government's ban on mobile phones before it comes into force.
Enforcing school phone ban won't be easy says principal
Schools have opened for the year with a new challenge to tackle, how to enforce the ban on mobile phones.
While the government's policy won't come into force until the start of term two, plenty of… Audio
School phone ban proving to be a shock for some
Some school students are finding the government's ban on mobile phones a bit of a shock.
Schools have been open for just a few days, but many have already revised their rules to meet the new… Audio
The Panel with Niki Bezzant and Nick Leggett (Part 2)
Today on the show, Susana Lei'ataua and panellists Niki Bezzant and Nick Leggett discuss the jump in NZ companies reporting their climate-risks, and they ask what happens when Plus, are you working… Audio
Technology advances helping children with disabilities in class
The start of the school year can be an expensive time, not just for uniforms and stationery, but for devices too. And if you are the parent of a child with disabilities the costs are amplified… Audio
School closed after 40 staff test positive for Covid-19
Covid has closed a Canterbury school today with almost 40 staff down with the virus, but its principal is keen to see learning kick off in two days' time. Audio
Covid-19 closes school with 40 staff down
Covid's closed a canterbury school today with almost 40 staff down with the virus. Rangiora High school told parents yesterday that it didnt have enough staff to cover classes, just two days into the… Video, Audio
Immigration has some Auckland high schools bursting at the seams
As students head back to class, some secondary schools are already chocka with immigration constantly contributing to roll growth. The unpredictablility of even more students arriving is a major… Audio
Eighteen month diploma provides alternative pathway into nursing profession
Wintec in Hamilton had a 100 percent pass rate in Enrolled Nursing last year, and advocates say these courses are helping with the country's acute nursing shortage.
Universities say they need more funding to avoid cuts
A briefing to the new minister said the situation was unprecedented. Audio
Hamilton Wintec records perfect pass rate in Enrolled Nursing course
Wintec in Hamilton had a 100 percent pass rate in Enrolled Nursing last year, and advocates say these courses are helping with the country's acute nursing shortage.
One hundred and fifteen candidates… Audio
Universities under financial pressure
Universities are under "unprecedented financial pressure," and it could risk the breadth of study options available to learners.
That's according to the Tertiary Education Commission, a Crown agency… Audio
Government urged to tackle disparities for Māori, Pacific and disabled students
In their briefings to incoming ministers, education agencies also highlighted serious financial challenges.
