Education
Young Kiwis want sex ed started earlier, survey shows
A new survey shows young New Zealanders want more time devoted to relationship and sexuality education, and for it to begin at a younger age. Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa chief executive Jackie Edmond… Audio
Some universities give up on AI detection tools
They say the technology isn't conclusive enough to accuse students of cheating and there are other ways of finding the likely use of AI. Audio
Massey joins others dropping AI detection software
Several universities have given up using software to detect the use of Artificial Intelligence in student work. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
About $190m needed to restart polytechnics - consultants reports
The study commissioned by the Tertiary Education Commission claim at least two institutes had no future as standalone organisations.
'Fresh look': Primary students cover Split Enz album
The album will soon be sold in JB Hi-Fi stores across the country. Video, Audio
Primary students cover Split Enz album for 50th anniversary
A group of primary students from Hamilton East School has recorded an album that is about to be pressed on vinyl and sold in record stores. The album is a cover of Split Enz debut album, Mental Notes… Audio
Complaint sparks probe into teacher registration body
Minister of Education Erica Stanford asked for an independent investigation after receiving a complaint.
Axing buses could endanger students, principal says
A Queenstown principal believes plans to scrap 10 dedicated school buses will have severe impacts on student attendance and could put children in danger. Audio
Principals' boycott of curriculum roadshows not formal industrial action - union
Union members say they won't attend next month's events promoting the government's curriculum changes until they get a pay offer.
Labour's Jan Tinetti on early childhood education concerns
MP Jan Tinetti talks politics of the week from the Labour party's perspective Audio
Schools still dealing with vapers months into reforms
A researcher studying the long-term health effects is calling for vapes to be made prescription only.
'Very poor form': Education Minister marked absent after no-show at teachers conference
Amid teachers strikes and calls for more resources and pay, the minister of education suddenly cancelled long-held plans to speak. Audio
Daily school attendance averages 85% during team 3
Students with few socio-economic barriers showed above-average attendance.
Education minister absent from PPTA annual conference
When the Post-Primary Teachers Association marked the roll at its annual conference in Christchurch today there was a notable absentee - Education Minister Erica Stanford. The excuse she gave for… Audio
Outward bound introduces course for over 60s
Outward bound is pushing the age boundary with a new course aimed at those 60 plus. The not for profit specialises in personal and professional development, and building resiliance by challenging… Audio
Firearms deaths cost NZ up to $321 million a year - study
The Otago University study was instigated after the Christchurch mosque shootings in 2019.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 23 September 2025
In today's episode, senior doctors and dentists have walked off the job in a 48-hour strike that began at midnight, we've been talking about the decline in people learning to drive manual cars, but in… Audio
Worries NDA's are stiffling consulation over school reforms
Teacher unions and the Principals Federation are worried non-disclosure agreements are stifling genuine consultation over school reforms. They say the agreements create an unprecedented level of… Audio
'A sham process': Teachers object to NDAs
Teachers' unions say non-disclosure agreements are creating secrecy around crucial education changes.
Watch: PM, Education Minister announce $413m investment in school upgrades
Erica Stanford said the new money would enable construction projects at schools to get under way sooner - by the Summer holidays.
