Education
Teacher named students and ridiculed their work on podcast
A Christchurch high school teacher who discussed sexual acts, drug use and his students on a podcast has been found guilty of misconduct.
Apple AirTags - a stalker's best friend?
Technology correspondent Mark Pesce joins Kathryn to look at Apple's AirTags, a device that can turn every iPhone in the world into a detector for your lost luggage or keys - but they're also being… Audio
School leaders prepare for move to Covid orange restrictions
At midnight Thursday morning the Covid traffic light flicks from red to orange.
Masks are still a must in many places including shops and on public transport. But schools will be left to make their… Video, Audio
Researchers discover asbestos fibres leaching out of Christchurch water pipes
Otago University researchers have found asbestos fibres are leaching into Christchurch's drinking water from ageing underground pipes.
While they insist there's no immediate cause for public health… Audio
Dilworth abuse survivors back lawyer Frances Joychild QC to head inquiry
A leading human rights lawyer has been selected to lead the independent Inquiry into Historical Abuse at Dilworth School.
Hot water theft forces ECE closure
A Christchurch early learning centre has been forced to close after its hot water system was stolen for the fourth time in the last six-months.
The Hornby Barnados Early Learning Centre can't operate… Audio
Plunket cuts PEPE programmes
Plunket staff are upset the organisation will shut down a parenting education programme, due to a lack of funding.
Six hundred PEPE courses are attended by about 4000 parents and caregivers each… Audio
Baby boomers set to exit trades industry
While there might be a boom of people training to join the trades sector, the Master Electricians boss is concerned there might be a boom of people exiting soon too...baby boomers to be specific… Audio
Future tradies lining up to pick up tools
Trade training is booming with thousands more people signing up for apprenticeships since the pandemic began.
Covid-19: Thousands sign up for trade training
Trade training is booming with thousands more people signing up for apprenticeships since the pandemic began.
Industry training leaders say apprentice numbers are spiking in some industries… Audio
Fewer than 12,000 foreign students remain in New Zealand
Immigration New Zealand figures show fewer than 12,000 foreign students remain in the country.
Primary principal on banning fizzy drinks in schools
Is it time to ban unhealthy drinks from schools? The government wants feedback on a plan to outlaw fizz and all other sugary drinks from primary schools, meaning water, milk and non-dairy alternatives… Video, Audio
Waitangi Tribunal hears urgent claim on injustices to kura kaupapa Māori
The Waitangi Tribunal is hearing claims from Te Rūnanga Nui o Ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori and will determine if they will be granted an urgent inquiry to put the Crown's breaches of its Treaty obligations…
Healthy drinks in schools plan goes out for consultation
Water, milk and milk alternatives: the government is seeking feedback on a plan to ban all other drinks from primary schools to keep children healthy.
Developing kids into great learners
How can parents best develop their children to become great learners? Kathryn speaks with father and son educators John and Kyle Hattie, who've co-authored a book setting out ten steps for encouraging… Audio
Auckland university experiences record enrolments, multi-million surplus
The University of Auckland enrolled a record number of students and made a multi-million-dollar surplus last year, despite the pandemic.
Principals worried about winter classroom ventilation
Some principals doubt they can adequately ventilate their classrooms to reduce the spread of Covid-19 during winter.
Schools doubt they can properly ventilate classrooms
Some principals doubt they can properly and adequately ventilate their classrooms to reduce the spread of Covid-19 during winter.
They say leaving doors and windows open is not practical on cold days… Audio
School leaders prepare for return of unvaccinated staff
From tomorrow, vaccine mandates are gone for teachers, NZ Defence Force, and staff at places you've needed your vax pass.
Teachers who had to stop working because they aren't vaccinated, can begin… Audio
Fat studies academic's work ridiculed online days before her death
Days before her death a fat studies conference chaired by academic Dr Cat Pausé was parodied by American conservative figure Steven Crowder.
