Education
Postgraduate leadership scholarship - applicants wanted
Auckland University is looking for applicants for its Kupe Leadership Scholarship/ Leny Woolsey is the director of the Kupe Leadership Programme and she talks to Jesse about the opportunity. Audio
Lack of foreign students in schools creates inequities - Govt
The government is worried children at schools that don't enrol foreign students are missing out.
Principal: Kids need Covid-19 injections before borders open
A crucial question is whether border relaxation will happen before the Government has vaccinated children under sixteen. The risk of the Delta also means schools face immediate shutdowns, if the… Audio
Schools without foreign students missing out on revenue
The government is worried children at schools that don't enrol foreign students are missing out. It says most schools with paying international students are high-decile and their fees - $150 million… Audio
Otago uni's Wellington campus shut due to earthquake risk
The University of Otago has asked its staff and students on its Wellington campus to leave its main campus building due to a low seismic rating in an independent assessment.
Technology commentator Mark Pesce
Technology commentator Mark Pesce joins Kathryn to talk about a well-intended move that’s ended up being controversial for Apple. It was to enable the scanning of people’s photos for child sex… Audio
There's Nothing Romantic About Pitcairn
It was the spirit of adventure that took teacher, Tony Washington and his family to Pitcairn Island. One of the most isolated communities in the world, Pitcairn is just over five-and-a-half thousand… Audio
Rangatahi and Māori trades and training intiatives get funding boost
The government is putting $24.1 million in further funding towards Māori trades and training and reducing barriers to employment for rangatahi.
Government document warns of risk of returning foreign students
A draft government document warns the eventual return of thousands of foreign students could worsen housing and teacher shortages and create over-reliance on students' fees.
Government document warns of risk of returning foreign students
A draft government document warns the return of foreign students could worsen housing and teacher shortages, enrich some institutions but not others, and create over-reliance on students' fees.
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Rural school changes name after three year journey
A rural school south of Auckland has changed its name from Mercer to Te Paina - the original name of the area.
The school has spent years consulting with students, whānau, iwi and hapū about… Audio
North Waikato school changes name to better represent area's history
Being challenged early on in her role as the new principal of Mercer School caused Paula Faitala to learn and recognise the significance of the whenua the school is on, which has led to it changing…
Teenage boys and peer group pressure
New research shows teenage boys are uncomfortable calling out their peers sexist behaviour. University of Auckland psychology professor Nicola Gavey has led a study examining views on gender, sexism… Audio
Struggling to hear in noisy settings? It could be dementia
Do you struggle to hear people or keep up with conversations when there's noise around? A new study of 80,000 adults over the age of 60 links this to dementia risk. Epidemiologist and study author… Audio
Technology commentator Bill Bennett
Technology commentator Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to talk about the Commerce Commission's warning to telcos over the way they're marketing alternative broadband technologies as the copper telephone… Audio
Principals worried fewer people will join school boards after school trip prosecution
Principals are worried there will be fewer people willing to be on school boards of trustees, after a board was charged with the death of a student who drowned during a school trip.
Yesterday, the… Audio
Experts warn ministers students falling through cracks
Education officials have warned their ministers that students are falling through the cracks because the curriculum does not clearly signal when they need more support.
The opposition National Party… Audio
Ministers warned students are 'falling through the cracks'
Education officials have warned their ministers that students are "falling through the cracks" because the curriculum does not clearly signal when they need more support.
Mātauranga Māori in science: 'It sparks more interest in learning'
Māori and Pasifika students say learning Mātauranga Māori in science has engaged them more in the subject - because they finally see themselves reflected in a western dominated subject.
Tertiary Education Union come out against academics letter
The Univeristy of Auckland, Royal Society and now the Tertiary Education Union have come out against a contentious letter to the editor by seven Univeristy of Auckland professors denying Mātauranga… Audio
