Education
Fears new teacher maths requirement will halve enrolments, worsen shortages
The LNAAT will become a pre-requisite for entry to one-year English-medium postgraduate programmes next year, and for multi-year programmes such as Bachelor's degrees in 2027. Audio
Hokitika students on hunt for new principal
A school in Hokitika is on a mission to find its new principal, and students have taken matters into their own hands. Chair of the Saint Mary's Primary School Board Christina Scott spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Maths test could slash teacher enrolments, worsening shortages
The timing of a new maths test for would-be primary teaching students could slash enrolments, worsening teacher shortages. Education correspondent John Gerritsen has more. Audio
Basic banking help for the vulnerable
A bank account is a passport to the economy, but some Kiwis can't get onboard. A new scheme aims to change that. Audio
Compulsory consent education proposed for schools
More than three quarters of recent school leavers said they didn't learn enough about consent.
Advocates for neurodivergent and disabled students applaud potential redirected funding
Advocates for neurodivergent children and students with disabilities say government plans to cut Kahui Ako, which paid schools to work in groups, and redirect the money to support children with… Audio
New music school opens to fill gap left by MAINZ closure
An iconic New Zealand music school, which trained many award-winning Kiwi artists, has been given a second life after being canned due to financial difficulties two years ago. Audio
Robbery forces closure of Rotorua kōhanga reo
A kōhanga reo in Rotorua has been forced to close indefinitely after a robbery at the weekend stripped it of basic operating essentials.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 15 April 2025
In today's episode, trans researchers are disappointed by a new directive for Health New Zealand to stop using the term "pregnant people", the body overseeing kura kaupapa is welcoming new classrooms… Audio
Education minister announces new school in Auckland, extra classrooms
Auckland will get a new primary school and there will be new classrooms for several kura, the education minister says. Audio
Govt announces funding for new kura kaupapa classrooms
The body overseeing kura kaupapa is welcoming new classrooms at four of its kura, but says it's nowhere near the level of investment required across the sector. Te Rūnanga Nui o ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori… Audio
Auckland school parents' group launches no smartphone initiative
A group of parents at an Auckland School is on a mission to make it a smartphone free school - and has 100 families signed up. Audio
Consultation starts on new draft sexuality education framework
Winston Peters called the previous guideline "woke" and "out of touch" but the Education Minister says Peters has had no influence over the new framework.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 15 April 2025
In today's episode, the government has directed Health New Zealand to use the term 'pregnant woman' instead of 'pregnant people', the President of El Salvador has met with Donald Trump in the White… Audio
Number of people studying to be teachers surges
The number of people studying to become teachers has jumped after several years of low enrolment. NZEI Te Riu Roa president Ripeka Lessels spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Surge in number of people studying to become teachers
Universities say hundreds more students have enrolled this year and many have come from overseas. Education correspondent John Gerritsen has more. Audio
Overseas enrolment boosts number of people studying teaching
The enrolment increase has come just in time - the Education Ministry recently warned secondary schools in particular risk major teacher shortages.
Free service launched to boost small business financial literacy
The 'Know Your Numbers' programme aims to give small businesses tools and support to help with their long-term success, whether or not they were Xero customers.
'It's a backward step for education' - principal on plan to cut Kāhui Ako
Axing a $118 million scheme that provides extra pay for thousands of teachers is an "ill-considered decision", says one principal, but another says most school leaders in Auckland will back the move.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 14 April 2025
In today's episode, the government wants to remove the second practical driving test and to reduce the number of eye tests required during the licensing process, some principals are labelling a plan… Audio
