Education
New history curriculum a 'watershed moment'
School students will be taught about the early battles and migration which shaped their region as part of a new history curriculum.
Science educators raise concerns about neglect: 'We must take this very seriously'
Teachers are warning not to neglect science in the rush to halt the decline in students' maths scores. Audio
Teachers warn science neglected in race to save maths
Teachers are warning that science is being neglected in the rush to halt the decline in students' maths scores.
The Ministry of Education has commissioned expert advice and asked the Royal Society to… Audio
Science teachers complain they're left by the wayside
Science teachers are warning their subject is being left by the wayside, as the Ministry of Education rushes to stem a long-term decline in maths results.
The ministry has called in the Royal Society… Audio
Tutor not surprised by bad maths results
Primary and intermediate school principals have accused the Ministry of Education of a lack of leadership in tackling New Zealand children's declining performance, It's in response to a 'Trends in… Audio
Top science body probes children's poor results in maths
The Ministry of Education has enlisted a team of experts to tackle New Zealand children's poor performance in maths.
Experts enlisted to tackle NZ children's low maths performance
The Education Ministry has enlisted a team of experts to tackle children's poor performance in maths.
It has commissioned the top science body, the Royal Society, to investigate the best ways of… Audio
NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui | Available February 12th
NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui is the next compelling chapter in RNZ’s award-winning documentary project on the New Zealand Wars. Video
Principals accuse ministry of lack of leadership over falling test scores
Primary and intermediate school principals are calling on the Ministry of Education to do more to turn to turn around New Zealand children's declining performance. Audio
Ministry of Education responds to principals' criticisms over declining school results
Principals say primary and intermediate children's low marks should be raising alarm bells for the Ministry of Education.
Principals' Federation president Perry Rush has written to the Ministry about… Audio
Principals accuse Education Ministry of lack of leadership over kids' test results
Primary and intermediate school principals say our children's under-achievement in maths and science should be ringing alarm bells for education bosses.
Principals' Federation president Perry Rush… Audio
Principals challenge Ministry of Education over student failure
Primary and intermediate school principals are accusing the Education Ministry of a lack of leadership over children's declining performance.
The Principals Federation says years of falling scores… Audio
Schools focus on pupils' wellbeing amid Covid-19 economic impact
As schools begin reopening this week, principals say their number one priority is their students' mental health.
Mental wellbeing top priority as schools start new year
As schools begin reopening this week, principals number one priority is their students' mental health.
They say the pandemic is having a significant impact on some young people and they need to make… Audio
Māori left in 'precarious position' after resignations at Unitec
Several Māori staff at Auckland's Unitec have resigned over what they say is institutionalised racism at the campus. Video
Unitec's Māori staff resign citing institutional racism
Several Māori staff at Auckland's Unitec have resigned over what they say is institutionalised racism at the campus.
The Unitec staff collective - Te Roopu Mataara - say Māori have been disrespected… Video, Audio
1000 overseas students set to return - but is the cost too high?
Earlier this month the government announced it would allow 1000 international tertiary students back to study in New Zealand - but there are concerns the cost of returning will put them off. Audio
Covid-19: Schools revisit lockdown plans
Schools have not yet reopened for the year and already they are having to plan for an emergency shut down.
Principals say the latest Covid-19 cases have reminded them just how important it is to be… Audio
NZ tech skills, the trouble with free speech, the news battle
Technology commentator Paul Matthews joins Kathryn to talk about a major report into the tech industry's skill shortage - is there still a shortage? Harmful content vs free speech - where do you draw… Audio
Back to school, but are there enough teachers?
The school year begins with some primary and secondary schools struggling to fill teacher vacancies. This is despite the latest information from the Ministry of Education suggesting there will be… Audio
