Education
Government refuses to fast-track ECE rules review
The government has refused to fast-track a review of core early childhood education rules despite being told they might not be fit for purpose.
Technology commentator Bill Bennett
Technology commentator Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to talk about some of the big trends in tech this year, starting with plugging gaps in broadband coverage and extending the 5G network. Audio
Government refuses to review early childhood education rules
The government is refusing to fast-track a review of core early childhood education rules despite being told they might not be fit for purpose.
A Cabinet paper shows Parliament's Regulations Review… Audio
Novel idea to get books to young Northland readers a success
A novel idea to get more books to new Northland readers is proving to be a roaring success.
The Whangārei Hidden Books initiative is pretty much as it sounds - kids' books are tucked away in spots… Audio
Fake ID cards claim diplomatic immunity from vax mandate
Fake identity cards are being used by some people to claim diplomatic immunity from covid vaccination mandates.
The Education Ministry has warned schools and early childhood centres not to accept the… Audio
Student unions back mandatory vaccinations for those on campus
Two of our largest tertiary institutions have made vaccination mandatory for all their students, staff and visitors after Otago University joined the the University of Auckland in finalising its… Audio
Two schools wrongly claim $170k under wage subsidy scheme
The Auditor-General says two schools were wrongly awarded money, with one school claiming $49,000 because its fundraising event was cancelled.
80% schools recorded surplus after funding increase
Increased government funding ensured schools were better off financially last year despite a big drop in locally-raised income.
Pandemic taking increasingly heavy toll on teachers - ERO
A new survey of teachers shows the pandemic is taking an increasingly heavy toll on them and their pupils.
Many teachers report their pupils' behaviour has deteriorated and teachers themselves are… Audio
PPTA on ERO report on teachers in pandemic
A 40-page new ERO report examines and quantifies how well -- or not -- teachers and students have coped with the educational challenges of the pandemic.
The findings are based on thousands of survey… Audio
Union responds to survey on teacher morale
A new survey of teachers shows the pandemic is taking an increasingly heavy toll on them and their pupils.
Many teachers report their pupils' behaviour has deteriorated and teachers themselves are… Audio
Principals, teachers more stressed and exhausted than last year - ERO survey
The pandemic is taking an increasingly heavy toll on school teachers and children, a survey has found.
Public libraries in Nelson now subject to vaccine pass checks
People in Nelson need to show vaccine passes to enter public libraries after the Covid-19 outbreak in the region.
Annual tertiary education enrolment numbers up 10%
Enrolments in masters degrees have grown 23 percent, and apprenticeships have jumped 49 percent since 2019, according to a new report.
Thousands skipping NCEA exams under new rule
Thousands of teenagers in Auckland, Northland and parts of Waikato are skipping their NCEA exams. They are making the most of a new rule that means they will get an unexpected-event grade for any… Audio
Thousands of students skip NCEA exams after months of lockdown
Students in Auckland, Northland and parts of Waikato automatically get an unexpected event grade for any NCEA exams they miss.
Auckland school rolls drop for first time in 25 years
The number of school children in Auckland has fallen for the first time in at least 25 years.
University of Otago appoints first wahine Māori as medical school Dean
The newly appointed Dean of the Christchurch medical school says her appointment will help in the drive for equity in the health system.
About 1400 school teachers refuse Covid-19 vaccination
Education Ministry figures indicate just 2.4 percent of school teachers have refused the Covid vaccination.
Safety checks on Covid-19 vaccine for children 'does take time'
Additional safety checks on the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine for children create the long timeframe for the rollout, says an immunologist. Audio
