Education
MFAT spends $5 million on sending diplomat's children to private schools
The Taxpayers' Union says New Zealanders shouldn't have to pay for Diplomat's children to attend high-end private schools.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's revealed in an Official Information… Audio
Theatre's back, but can it continue to thrive?
Audiences are returning to theatres, but the future is uncertain for university-level theatre education. Audio
Theatre's back, but can it continue to thrive?
Audiences are returning to theatres, but the future is uncertain for university-level theatre education.
AudioSummer shakespeare saved, for now, as Massey University stops funding
Palmerston North institution Summer Shakespeare has been saved, at least for the coming season. But will the Bard's words continue to grace the city's outdoor stage as Massey University withdraws… Audio
Canterbury school rejects govt synthetic carpet offer in favour of wool
A rural North Canterbury school is among those rejecting a government offer of free imported synthetic carpet saying it's highly offensive to its wider farming community and instead it will fundraise… Video, Audio
Government says school attendance improving, as schools work to lift numbers
Schools have hired 84 attendance officers to help get more children to class every day, the government says. Audio
Labour under fire for telling teachers how to teach
Labour is under fire for trying to tell schoolteachers how to teach.
If elected, from 2026, schools must use what's called the common practice model, which will set out the best, evidence-based ways… Audio
Union fights back against plan to enforce teaching methods
The secondary teachers' union is fighting back against Labour's plan to enforce government-approved methods for teaching reading, writing and maths.
If Labour is elected the rule would kick in from… Audio
Labour to direct teaching of reading, writing and maths if re-elected
Labour is being warned not to start telling teachers how to do their job.
If elected the party plans to direct teachers how to teach reading, writing and maths from 2026.
It would mean teachers and… Audio
Who should teach kids about sex and relationships?
Most parents find it awkward to talk about, but who should take the lead when it comes to educating kids about sex and relationships? Audio
Who should teach kids about sex and relationships?
Most parents find it awkward to talk about, but who should take the lead when it comes to educating kids about sex and relationships?
AudioLabour's education policy on core requirements 'thin edge of the wedge', union says
The secondary teachers' union is unhappy Labour is telling teachers how to teach reading, writing and maths. Audio
Govt to mandate teaching methods for reading, writing & maths
The government is taking the highly unusual step of ordering teachers how to teach. From 2026, teachers must use government approved methods for teaching reading, writing and maths. It's part of what… Video, Audio
Financial literacy policy has principals wary of curriculum overload
Labour is adamant its push for compulsory financial literacy classes in schools will not simply load more work onto already stressed teachers. Audio
Orchestra performing with kōhatu, riverstones
A special performance is taking place this weekend in Otatauhi Christchurch to mark 150 years of University of Canterbury. Audio
Core reading, writing and maths teaching requirements to be made compulsory
Labour plans to mandate reading, writing and maths "core teaching requirements", to ensure consistency regardless of which school a student attends.
Principals concerned about Labour's financial education policy
The Principals Federation is concerned about Labour's policy of compulsory financial literacy programmes for all school students, saying it will put schools under more pressure.
The policy would see… Audio
Financial literacy classes essential say online providers
Providers of online financial literacy courses are hoping for a slice of the action, after Labour announced it would make financial literacy classes in schools compulsory from 2025, if it wins the… Audio
Schools will be provided with resources to implement new financial literacy classes
The Education Minister, Jan Tinetti, says schools will be given the resources to implement Labour's policy of compulsory financial literacy classes for all students from 2025, if it wins the election.
…National support compulsory financial education in schools
Labour will make financial literacy classes compulsory for all students from 2025, if it wins the election, with schools required to teach skills including budgeting, saving, managing bills and… Audio
