Education
International students make a welcome return to Aotearoa
International education has been forever changed by the pandemic. Now that borders have fully reopened, we hear from two students about their experiences and find out what the future looks like for… Audio
International students make a welcome return to Aotearoa
International education has been forever changed by the pandemic. Now that borders have fully reopened, we hear from two students about their experiences and find out what the future looks like for…
AudioStaff pay negotiations begin at seven universities
University staff need a pay rise that keeps up with inflation, their representatives say.
Advice sought 'with some haste' as white supremacist stands for school board
The Associate Education Minister has sought urgent advice about school board elections, after a white supremacist revealed his candidacy for a multicultural Christchurch school.
New mega-polytech Te Pūkenga may need to cut staff
There have been repeated warnings Te Pūkenga is poorly-prepared to take over most industry training organisations and all 16 polytechnics from the start of 2023.
AUT apologises to academic for poor handling of sexual harassment complaint
Auckland University of Technology has unreservedly apologised to a former academic for its bungled response to her sexual harassment complaint about a former staff member. Dr Marisa Paterson was… Audio
School kids given taste of life as authors
Thousands of school kids are getting a taste of literary life and what it takes to be an author at the Auckland Writers Festival this week.
The festival's school programme is a mainstay with… Audio
Suggestion Te Pūkenga cut staff to make savings
The funder for tertiary education has suggested the new mega-tertiary institute Te Pūkenga needs to lay off staff from its polytechnics.
A report shows the Tertiary Education Commission believes the… Audio
AUT apologises over response to sexual harassment complaint
Auckland University of Technology has unreservedly apologised to a former academic turned Australian MP for its botched handling of her complaint regarding sexual harassment by a former staff member.
Should academics still be flying all over the world to conferences?
As borders reopen and New Zealanders return to the skies, a new report is pushing for a rethink on university staff travel. Overseas travel and academia often go hand in hand. Academics are expected… Audio
Government considers cutting 3000 senior teaching roles from budget
In a surprise move, the government wants to cut a senior teaching role nationwide so it can cover a hole in its budget.
Government considering cutting senior teaching role
The government wants to make a surprise cut to a senior teaching role so it can cover a hole in its budget.
More than 3000 teachers have the so-called within-school teacher job which pays them $8000… Audio
Education sector reports millions in lost fees due to Covid-19
Official figures have revealed how much the pandemic cost education providers in lost fees from international students.
Online learning risks data being collected by big tech for 'unknown use' - report
A new report warns protections to stop tech companies spying on schoolchildren appear far too weak.
Nelson schools advised to stay closed till Friday
Nelson remains in a state of emergency with Civil Defence urging people to limit non-essential travel. Schools are also being advised to remain closed for the remainder of the week. Joining us now is… Audio
Northland plan to get Tamariki back to class
Te Tai Tokerau schools have joined forces to launch a campaign to get more Tamariki back into the classroom. The Principal of Kamo Primary School, Sally Wilson talks to Jesse about the challenges of… Audio
Pandemic hits school attendance among five and six year olds
A government document says the pandemic has hit school attendance among five- and six year olds especially hard. Audio
Campaign aims for govt targets for better school attendance
"Every school day is a big day" - that's the lesson for parents whose children are skipping class.
Only about 60 percent of children in Aotearoa are regularly going to school. The numbers have been… Video, Audio
Government takes aim at truancy problem
Just 40-percent of children regularly attend school, and it turns out most of us don't rate the issue as important.
"Regular attendance" means missing one or fewer days of school each fortnight.
And… Audio
Competence in te reo will be mandatory for teachers - council
The Teaching Council has told the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care it is focusing on a requirement for teachers to improve their knowledge of te reo and mātauranga Māori over time.
