Education
Secondary schools count cost of pandemic
From lack of motivation to even more dependence on mobile phones, secondary schools are counting the cost of the pandemic.
Teens and teachers say lockdowns and working from home have made them… Audio
NZNO student unit fears more nurses will drop out
And joining Nathan Rarere is student unit chairperson of the Nurses Organisation Rebecca Dunn. Audio
NZNO student unit fears more nurses will drop out
And joining Nathan Rarere is student unit chairperson of the Nurses Organisation Rebecca Dunn. Audio
NZNO student unit fears more nurses will drop out
And joining Nathan Rarere is student unit chairperson of the Nurses Organisation Rebecca Dunn. Audio
AUT nursing students complain about hospital placements
AUT nursing students continue to complain about their treatment, particularly on student placements with one describing being spat on, kicked and treated like 'an extra pair of hands'. It comes after… Audio
Karl Johnstone: protecting and fostering at-risk whakairo
Te Wananga Whakairo o Ruawhetu is a new carving school with a focus on aligning the aspirations of hapu and iwi across the country with its programme of learning. The new school, which opened its… Audio
New doctors 'often exposed to things not seen before'
Some newly-graduated doctors warn the lack of hands-on learning during their training has left them feeling ill-prepared for the reality of dealing with emergencies.
AUT nursing students cared for convicts on placements
More harrowing stories have emerged about the treatment of AUT nursing students - including placement on a dementia ward with convicted rapists and murderers during work experience. Audio
Some doubt govt's childcare boost will get into parents' pocket
The government's touted its $189 million boost to childcare subsidies as a way to get more parents into full-time work, and to fill labour shortages. But some parents are dubious it's worth a return… Audio
Health Minister acknowledges nursing student 'attrition'
Dozens of AUT nursing students have contacted Checkpoint, sharing harrowing experiences of their final year of study. Some describe driving long distances to unpaid hospital placements, having to… Video, Audio
AUT nursing students cared for convicts, put in uncomfortable or dangerous situations on placement - student
More harrowing stories have emerged about the treatment of AUT nursing students following our story last night.
Yesterday third year nursing students told Checkpoint they were working unpaid… Audio
School attendance: Minister rules out punitive approach
Low school attendance rates for term two are an aberration, partly due to the impact of the Omicron outbreak, the Associate Minister of Education says. Audio
New doctors worried about lack of hands-on learning
Some newly-graduated doctors warn the lack of hands-on learning during their training has left them feeling ill-prepared for the reality of dealing with emergencies.
A study published Friday in the… Audio
Minister on low attendance rates at schools
Attendance rates in schools are still low but what is going to be done about it?
Latest attendance figures show just 40 percent of children went to school regularly in term two this year.
The… Audio
Auckland suburb celebrates Pride by raising flags
An Auckland suburb is making it clear that homophobia isn't welcome in their community. On November 18th, 300 pride flags will be raised around Hobsonville Point for Hobby Pride, a response to recent… Audio
AUT nursing students say they're unsupported, burnt out
Just weeks out from finishing their degrees, nursing students say they are at breaking point. One's advice to others considering the course: "Stay away from it". Audio
No excuse for low attendance in schools says Luxon
National Party leader Christopher Luxon believes Covid-19 is no excuse for low attendance rates in schools.
Happy Mum, Happy Child founder Maria Foy addresses school absences report
The founder of a popular parenting website says education is just as important outside school as it is inside and she has no problem giving her kids mental health days off class. Audio
Chronic absence rate nearly doubles in second school term - report
School attendance hit a new low in the second term with just 39.9 percent of children going to school regularly.
Principal confirms Year 8 student died at school
The principal of an Auckland intermediate school has confirmed a Year 8 student died on its grounds this week.
