Education
'An enormous mission': Schools race to relocate to escape flood-hit sites
Principals of the most flood-damaged schools say it will be many weeks before they reopen their classrooms.
US Supreme Court looking likely to stop Biden's student debt relief plans
"I'm not confident about the outcome of the decision," US President Joe Biden told reporters.
Children's wellbeing: How to help them feel safe and supported
Dr Jean Annan is an educational psychologist and has worked as a university lecturer, researcher and a teacher. Her new book is '7 Dimensions: Children's Emotional Well-being' which is a simple… Audio
NZ lacking skill base to fix infrastructure - Engineers
An engineering training group says we barely have the skill base to make a dent in the infrastructure problems we face.
The National Engineering Education Programme says the climate damage of the… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Could be months before some schools reopen
An insurer says owners of cyclone-hit homes that were flooded in metres of water and contaminated silt can expect a write-off.
But that's not been the experience of some Hawkes Bay residents, who are… Audio
Keeping kids in school
Truancy has hit the headlines - how are schools trying to keep kids in the classroom? Audio
Keeping kids in school
Truancy has hit the headlines - how are schools trying to keep kids in the classroom?
AudioUnable to reach an agreement on work and pay conditions, uni staff strike again
The University of Auckland says it is disappointing to begin a new academic year as staff take further strike action this afternoon. Union members say proposed changes to the collective agreement will…
Auckland University union members go on strike
Thousands of Auckland University students' classes are cancelled today and tomorrow morning, as tertiary education union members go on strike.
This afternoon, nearly 1200 union members will rally… Audio
Nearly 400 schools damaged by cyclone
After repeated setbacks in accessing flood-stricken sites, there's finally some idea of the scale of cyclone damage to schools.
Nearly 400 schools across the North Island have reported damage, with… Audio
Marlborough school crowdfunding for an inspiring tech department leader
Marlborough Boys College is searching for a rockstar - but not for its music department.
After looking unsucessfully for an inspiring leader for its technology department, the school is now pulling… Video, Audio
Calming the Storm - talking to kids about Gabrielle
In the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, many parents are facing a loss of home or livelihood or, at the every least, a massive cleanup. So what do you say to children about all of this ? Katy Gosset takes a… Audio
Universities encouraging students to actually attent lectures
Universities are encouraging students to actually turn up to their lectures instead of watching them online.
Academics say talking to near-empty halls last year was demoralising and they worry it… Audio
'Somewhat demoralising': Unis keen to rejuvenate near-empty lecture rooms
Universities are encouraging students to attend their lectures in-person in an attempt to avoid a repeat of last year's often-deserted lecture theatres.
Tech with a Teen
Charlie Cuff talks Chat GPT from a high school student's perspective. Audio
Schoolchildren reunite with friends after Cyclone Gabrielle
Children around Napier returned to school on Wednesday for the first time since Cyclone Gabrielle struck just over a week ago. Audio
Napier children back to school for first time since Cyclone Gabrielle
Children around Napier have returned to school today for the first time since Cyclone Gabrielle struck just over a week ago.
Far from a return to normality, it at least provided children - and their… Video, Audio
Some Hawke's Bay schools returning
In Hawke's Bay, many children returned to school this morning for the first time since Cyclone Gabrielle devastated the region.
Some schools in Napier have returned today, but the picture is as… Audio
$74 million fund to boost school attendance across NZ
More than 90,000 children miss two or three weeks of class each term, and they could be getting a knock on the door very soon.
This morning the government announced a $74 million attendance package… Audio
Minister announces $74m for new school attendance officers
The government has confirmed it will establish 82 new attendance officer roles, plus additional further investment, for a total $74 million. Audio
