Education
Teachers strike to protest against government's 'insulting' 1% pay offer
High schools have closed as teachers join picket lines to call for a better pay offer.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 20th August 2025
In today's episode, the Reserve Bank is expected to cut the Official Cash Rate for the first time since May when the central bank makes its call at 2pm on Wednesday; A blind New Zealander has launched… Audio
Secondary teachers strike over stalled pay talks
Secondary school teachers are hours into a strike over stalled collective agreement negotiations. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 20 August 2025
In today's episode, we have our weekly political panel with National and Labour; The government says a new push to boost competition in the power sector will give smaller retailers a fairer shot… Audio
'Move the needle': Striking teachers seek higher pay offer
The government needs to "come to the party" on teachers' pay if it wants a high quality public education system, the PPTA says. Audio
Secondary teachers walk off the job as pay dispute continues
Secondary teachers have walked off the job not happy with the government's one percent pay rise offer. Education Correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Secondary school teachers strike over pay offer
Secondary school teachers right across the country are walking off the job on Wednesday after a one percent pay rise offer from the government. PPTA President Chris Abercrombie spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Infinity Plus One (Subash Chandar K) on teacher life and pay
As secondary teachers strike, maths educator Subash Chander K - aka Infinity Plus One, clears up how much teachers actually get paid Audio
Less than a quarter of year eight students at curriculum level
The Education Minister Erica Stanford has said test results from last year show the government's action on reading, writing and maths is more urgent than ever. The results show only 24% of pupils in… Audio
How much do teachers actually earn, anyway?
Explainer - Claims by Judith Collins on teachers' pay fired up the debate recently. How much do teachers earn, and what's the current offer to change that?
Education Minister Erica Stanford announces new plan to boost writing achievement
The government is delivering a new writing plan to boost the achievement levels of New Zealand school children.
'Mixed up my messages' - Collins corrects $147K teacher pay claim
Public Service Minister Judith Collins rejects that her comments regarding teachers' pay has harmed their relationship with the government.
Māori kura in Christchurch waits a decade for permanent site
Leaks, mould, and sewage are some of the issues a Māori school in Christchurch is dealing with almost daily, as it waits for a permanent site a decade after opening. In-Depth Journalist Ella Stewart… Audio
'Our kids, they don't deserve this': Kura still waiting for permanent site
Christchurch's first kura-a-iwi has spent a decade in old, decrepit buildings.
Primaries shut early as teachers start two weeks of stop-work meetings
As pay talks stall, teachers have begun a series of meetings to discuss the government's offer and their next steps.
Fight over whether daughter should attend private or public school returns to court
The girl's Hawke's Bay-based separated parents could not agree on which school she should go to - so the courts had to decide.
The people over 50 who are hitting the books
Whether it's for the first time or a return to tertiary, people who are near or beyond retirement age still have the fighting spirit to head to university.
Removing te reo Māori from children's books breaches Treaty, human rights
A leading Māori studies academic says the education minister's decision is "a dangerous move".
More needed to tackle schoolyard sport concussions
An expert in traumatic brain injuries is calling for consistent protocols when dealing with concussions in schoolyard sport. Audio
High school brings back uniforms despite strong opposition
Papanui High School has allowed year 13s to wear their own clothes for decades but this will change next year. Audio
