Education
Vital that future generations know NZ history - sociologist
Sociologist Joanna Kidman says it will be 'extremely important' to involve iwi in establishing the curriculum when New Zealand history becomes a compulsory subject in schools. She says history is "not… Audio
Principals worrried by teen vaping epidemic
Auckland secondary school principals are backing the government's plan to ban sweet vape flavours. They say it will help curb an epidemic of vaping among teenagers at some schools. The government is… Audio
Vaping 'a seductive product' for teens
Auckland secondary school principals are backing the government's plan to ban most vape flavours and say vaping is reaching epidemic levels among their students.
Education Awards and compulsory New Zealand history
Iwi leaders are delighted at the Government's plan to make New Zealand history compulsory in all primary and secondary schools by 2022. Audio
NZ history to be compulsory in schools by 2022
History was made at Parliament on Thursday when the Prime Minister announced that New Zealand history would be made a compulsory subject in all primary and secondary schools by 2022.
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NZ History to be taught in all schools by 2022
The government has moved to make the study of New Zealand history in primary and high school compulsory by 2022. President of the Society of Historians Jim McAloon joins the panel in studio with his… Audio
Is tongue tie surgery necessary?
What is tongue tie surgery and is it needed? Wellington Speech and Language Therapist Christian Wright thinks it is being recommended in cases where it isn't needed. Audio
NZ history will be compulsory in all schools by 2022
Within the next three years, New Zealand history will be taught in all schools and kura, Jacinda Ardern announced while unveiling a plaque commemorating the New Zealand Wars. Audio
History teachers hail decision to make subject compulsory in schools
New Zealand history will be taught in all schools from 2022 The Prime Minister made the announcement a short time ago, after unveiling a plaque at Parliament to commemorate the New Zealand Wars… Audio
Auckland schools struggling to find teachers in 'dire' shortage
Auckland primary school principals are warning the city's long-running teacher shortage is as bad as ever, and they're worried about finding enough staff for next year.
New Zealand history to be taught in all schools by 2022.
New Zealand history will be taught in all schools by 2022. Jacinda Ardern announced the policy this morning after unveiling a plaque commemorating the New Zealand Wars at the Beehive Te Aniwa… Audio
Auckland schools struggling to find teachers
Auckland primary school principals are warning that the city's long-running teacher shortage is as bad as ever and some say it is worse. They say some job vacancies are attracting no applications at… Audio
Auckland principal describes impact of teacher shortage
Auckland's primary school principals are worried that there has been no let up in the city's teacher shortage. They say nobody is applying for some of their job vacancies and they are not confident… Audio
Gizzy School Lunches advising government free trial
Volunteers at the Gizzy School Lunches programme were visited by their local MP to get tips for the Government's free school lunch trial. Manager Cherith Evans talks about their work and what the… Audio
Student alleges cheating, misbehaviour at Whitireia Polytechnic
A former international student has alleged that cheating and serious student misbehaviour occurred in an automotive course at Whitireia Polytechnic last year.
Student alleges cheating, misbehaviour at polytech
A former international student has complained that he saw cheating and unruly behaviour in a course at Whitireia Polytechnic last year. The polytechnic has denied the allegations, saying it hasn't… Audio
Immigration NZ says no to foreign students for visa fee waiver
Despite calls from students and a union, Immigration New Zealand says it's not likely it will waive visa application fees or relax other rules. Dozens of foreign students were left high and dry when… Audio
Furnicycle helps furnish student flats
A Furnicycle scheme adopted by the University of Waikato means large amounts of excess furniture, potentially destined for landfill, are now available for students and charities to take away for… Audio, Gallery
Special education waiting lists grow despite increased support
Demand for specialist help for children with disabilities is outstripping the Education Ministry's ability to keep up. Figures provided under the official information act show the number of children… Audio
Special education waiting lists grow despite increased support
The number of children with disabilities waiting for support from the Education Ministry has increased, even though the ministry is helping more children than ever. The ministry worked with 36,476… Audio