Education
Covid-19: Teachers feel angry and unsafe as virus spreads
Some teachers are feeling angry and unsafe as Covid-19 spreads among their classrooms.
They've got in touch to share their experiences following our story about high rates of Covid among school… Audio
The Panel with Shane Te Pou and Julia Hartley Moore
Wallace Chapman and panellists Shane Te Pou and Julia Hartley Moore discuss falling house prices and what they mean for home owners and those looking to buy. A reading expert explains why kids don't… Audio
Reading recovery programme being rolled out to more schools
First created in New Zealand in the 1970s- reading recovery has helped more than 300-thousand children improve their reading abilities. Perry Rush from The Learning Circle talks to Anna about… Audio
Teachers may be catching Covid-19 at higher rate than others - data analyst
Schools notified the Education Ministry of about 1000 cases among teaching staff in each of the past two weeks.
Fears for education system as teachers catch Covid-19
Concerns are being raised about how the education system will cope as it's revealed teachers seem to be catching Covid-19 at a higher rate than the rest of the adult population.
Schools have notified… Audio
Feed My Flat - a food bag for Dunedin students
Meal kits are getting increasingly popular, and there's a new kid on the block aimed specifically at the budget-conscious student market. It's the brainchild of Otago University Nutrition research… Video, Audio
Police find no offending after allegation against member of Scots College staff
Wellington school Scots College confirmed it had received an allegation of improper behaviour by a non-teaching member of staff.
The Definite Dozen
Today we talk about a list of 12 principles people across the world have adapted in order to live a more healthy and successful lifestyle. Can the crew come up with a healthy and successful… Video, Audio
The Panel with Michael Moynihan and Leonie Freeman (Part Two)
Wallace Chapman and panellists Michael Moynihan and Leonie Freeman talk about why people now trust banks more than they do supermarkets, what it will mean if New Zealand's electoral threshold is… Audio
World first forest pre-school set to open in Manurewa
A world first forest pre-school is about to open in Manurewa. The project began in 2019 and will finally open its doors next month. To talk about the unique space and the enrolments to date, Chrysalis… Audio
Primary principals call for compulsory mask wearing as winter approaches
Some primary school principals want a return to compulsory face mask-wearing as they head into the colder months.
Sanction of former Gloriavale school principal 'a little soft', trust says
The trust supporting former members of the Gloriavale community is surprised a former Christian School principal has not been struck off the register for twice endorsing a teacher he knew had sexually…
Driving lessons at school can save lives
In 2014, 14 percent of people involved in fatal crashes were drivers aged over 65, compared to around 20 percent for teenage boys. Driving advocates are calling for driving lessons to be taught in all… Audio
Fmr Gloriavale principal suspended from teaching for hiding assault
A former Gloriavale Christian School principal has been suspended from teaching for three months for twice endorsing a teacher he knew had sexually assaulted a nine-year-old girl. Faithful Pilgrim was… Audio
Primary principals calling for return of mask mandates
Some primary principals want a return to compulsory face masks as they head into the colder months. Some have taken it upon themselves to enforce it in their schools, but others aren't comfortable… Audio
Harvard Magazine editor on PM Ardern's commencement address
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern delivered the highly prestigious Harvard Commencement address this morning, calling out social media as a threat to modern day democracy.
She was also awarded an… Audio
Some primary schools want winter face mask mandate
Some primary principals want a return to compulsory face mask wearing as they head into the colder months.
Schools' measures for preventing the spread of Covid-19 are being tested as some regions… Audio
PM at Harvard: 'Social media a threat to democracy'
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has delivered the highly prestigious Harvard Commencement address, calling out social media as a threat to modern day democracy.
She was also awarded an honorary… Audio
Schools using quake-prone buildings as Education Ministry vacates headquarters
The Education Ministry is clearing out its quake-prone head office, at the same time as some schools are still using their quake-prone buildings.
Private polytechnics in jeopardy after changes to tertiary education funding
Big changes to funding for tertiary certificates and diplomas are being labelled unfair and short-sighted.