Education
School uniforms beyond many parents' budgets in new year
With schools going back next week, uniforms shops around the country are full of ashen-faced parents watching their bank balances dwindle after they hit "enter" on the Eftpos machine. And a children's… Audio
Despite Omicron, keeping schools open safely should be goal
The Omicron variant has caused serious disruption to schooling overseas. As Aotearoa prepares for an Omicron outbreak, calls to close schools as case numbers rise are expected, Jin Russell writes.
Covid-19: Masks in schools get an upgrade
School teachers across New Zealand will now have to wear medical-grade masks.
While the government has said it has secured an initial supply of appropriate masks for teachers and school workers, with… Audio
Covid-19: 5000 portable air cleaners for schools on the way
5000 portable air cleaners are on the way for schools - but they won't land in time for the start of the school year.
Just 500 are expected to arrive by March, with the rest to be delivered three… Audio
Government orders portable air cleaners for schools - Minister
The first of 5000 portable air cleaners for schools are expected to arrive in March, to help with ventilation in the fight against Covid-19.
School expects up to half of staff could be in isolation at Omicron's peak
One primary school principal in Māngere East says since the announcement of Omicron's arrival in the community, she has been thinking about how to handle predicted staff shortages. Audio
Schools prepare for new year in red restrictions
The sudden change to the red light has schools spending the last week of the holidays preparing to open under new restrictions.
At red, masks are required for students in years 4 and up, and also all… Video, Audio
Omicron outbreak: schools prepare for red light life
Thousands of students will be returning to school from next week.
But with the entire country now under the red traffic light setting; staff, teachers, and students from year four and up must wear… Audio
Covid-19: NSW, Victoria introduce new measures for schools
NSW and Victorian governments have unveiled their back-to-school plans, with a focus on rapid antigen tests and masks, while they remain adamant schools will reopen on Friday.
Pandemic disruption impacts NCEA results
Disruption during the pandemic may be to blame for a fall in NCEA pass rates and a steep drop in exam attendance.
More than 160,000 students found out their results yesterday.
The Government says… Audio
NCEA 2021 results have been released, significantly lower attendance at exams
Students nervously awaiting the outcome of their NCEA exams can find some relief as the results are released online.
Swim education needs to go beyond the pool - Water Safety NZ
The Government's being urged to invest more in water safety education after another deadly year.
The latest provisional report from Water Safety New Zealand shows 74 drownings last year - the same as… Audio
Govt urged to invest in better swim safety education
The Government's being urged to invest more in water safety education after another deadly year.
The latest provisional report from Water Safety New Zealand shows 74 drownings last year - the same as… Audio
Otago study finds children are exposed to a brand a minute
A University of Otago study that strapped cameras on school kids has calculated that they are being exposed to a brand every minute. Research co-lead Associate Professor Leah Watkins, from the… Audio
Pandemic disruption to PhD research bad for society and the economy
Opinion - Covid-19 lockdowns have kept researchers from their labs and libraries and delayed projects. Postgraduate lead Catherine Whitby looks at what can be done to reduce the likely impacts.
'Frustrated' - International students stuck overseas plead for clarity
International students stuck overseas are pleading for clarity about when they can come to New Zealand.
Why the Siouxsie Wiles and Shaun Hendy employment case matters
Opinion - The case taken by two high-profile academics against their university goes to the heart of what it means to be a 'critic and conscience of society', writes professor Jack Heinemann.
International students stuck overseas demand clarity
International students stuck overseas are pleading for clarity about when they can come to New Zealand.
They say the suspension of visa processing for people outside the country until at least August… Audio
Growing worry over Covid disruption to schooling
Paediatricians are concerned about the impact of any more disruptions to schooling as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
University of Otago epidemiologist Amanda Kvalsvig has called for a delayed… Audio
Expert calls for delay to reopening of schools, but not all agree
University of Otago epidemiologist Amanda Kvalsvig says a delayed start would buy more time to get more kids vaccinated, but another expert says the suggestion is an overreaction.
