Education
First PhD in Samoan language published in Aotearoa
Muliagatele Vavao Fetui is an educator who has spent his life passing down his knowledge of the Samoan language and culture. At the age of 78 he's added another feather to his cap by graduating with… Audio
Teachers march for better pay
Teachers on strike are marching on parliament.
It's part of national action, with secondary and area school teachers in the lower North Island walking off the job.
The strike has gone ahead despite… Audio
Waitangi Tribunal hearing underscores concern over kura kaupapa autonomy
Wednesday is the last day for kura kaupapa Māori to lay out their grievances before the Waitangi Tribunal.
Rolling teachers' strike hits lower North Island
The action is affecting schools from Wellington north to Taranaki and Hawke's Bay.
Kura Kaupapa Māori airs grievances to Waitangi Tribunal
Today, May 10, is the last day for kura kaupapa Māori to lay out their grievances before the Waitangi Tribunal.
The second week of hearings into alleged inequities in the education system has been… Audio
Apprentices' lives put at risk on the job
New Zealand's cavalier attitude towards workplace safety is taking a grim toll - largely on young men involved in dangerous trades. Audio
Apprentices' lives put at risk on the job
New Zealand's cavalier attitude towards workplace safety is taking a grim toll - largely on young men involved in dangerous trades.
Audio'We're pretty sick and tired' - South Island teachers join protest over pay
Secondary teachers across the South Island walked off the job on Tuesday, calling for salary increases that match inflation. Audio
Secondary teachers across South Island kick off rolling strikes
Secondary teachers across the South Island walked off the job today, calling for salary increases that match inflation.
It's the first of three regional strikes across the country planned for this… Audio
'Effectively a pay cut by the end of 2024' - Secondary teachers continue strike action
Many South Island secondary and area schools are closed as teachers take strike action, with their union saying the latest pay offer is still below the cost of living. Audio
Has sexism suppressed teachers' pay? Ministry launches investigation
Unions say teaching has been undervalued right across the education sector because the education and care of children is historically viewed as women's work.
Teacher strike reaches the South Island
Many South Island secondary and area schools are closed today as their teachers take strike action.
It's the first of three regional strikes by members of the Post Primary Teachers Association and… Audio
Education Ministry investigates pay equity among teachers
The Education Ministry is investigating whether sexism means teachers are paid less than they should be.
The pay equity investigation covers 90,000 school and early childhood teachers and principals… Audio
PPTA on latest strike action
Strikes, pickets and marches are planned for today by secondary school teachers in the South Island.
Their northern counterparts are down to join them later this week.
The Post Primary Teachers'… Audio
The Panel with Nalini Baruch and James Elliott (Part Two)
Today on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Nalini Baruch and James Elliott discuss the new restraint policy in schools, and debate whether the booking for the Great Walks should be open to New… Audio
Auckland measles cases: Some staff and students may not be immune
About 90 people at a school where measles was found do not have proof of immunity to the dangerous disease, and a chemist has been listed as a possible exposure point.
A new book to help children with bullying and how not to become the bully!
Children's author Lisa Hamilton-Gibbs has a new book out today - The Gubyllub. It's a story about Rose, who learns to stand up to bullying. Lisa talks to Jesse about the book and the interactive cards… Audio
Albany Senior High School to open tomorrow
An Auckland school where a student and a family member tested positive for measles hopes to reopen tomorrow.
Classes at Albany Senior High School are online for Monday, and a testing clinic is setup… Audio
'We've been very lucky with our Covid cases this year, we haven't had many'
School attendance improved dramatically in term one, weekly figures show.
School attendance back on the rise
School attendance appears to have improved dramatically this year.
Weekly figures for term one show on most days as many as 88 percent of children were at school, much better than the same period… Audio
