Education
DIY: How to write a haiku
If you've got some time up your sleeve this summer you might want to try your hand at penning haiku. Poet Doc Drumheller joins The Weekend to share some pointers on writing your own verse. Audio
At the Museum: Hawera's Elvis Museum
This summer we are talking to the people who run weird and wonderful museums around the country, and today we speak to KD Wasley, who runs the Elvis Museum in Hawera. Audio
Nanogirl Labs running summer scheme
Disparities in science education have inspired a summer holiday programme for hundreds of South Auckland children, most from decile 1 schools.
Record enrolment for te reo Māori
The number of teenagers studying te reo Māori at secondary school has passed 30,000 for the first time. Audio
Number of teens studying Māori at high school passes 30,000
The number of teenagers studying te reo Māori at secondary school has passed 30,000 for the first time.
That's from fresh Education Ministry figures that show enrolment in international languages is… Audio
$164k payout for teachers who lost jobs in restructure
Three former teachers at Southland Boys' High School will share a $164,000 pay-out for unjustified dismissal.
High school graduates building state houses
A group of high school students in West Auckland have finished school with building qualifications, and have helped to build six state homes. Massey High School Principal Glen Denham tells us about… Audio
Tawa College student accepted into Harvard University
Tawa college student Jess Jenkins has been accepted into Harvard University. She talks to Emile about the next hurdle for taking her place there, money. Audio
Teaching Council investigates former Gloriavale school principal
The Teaching Council is investigating a former school principal at Gloriavale after allegations were made that he failed to keep children safe.
Waiting time for disabled pre-schooler help cut, but 'immediate access needed'
After years of criticism the Education Ministry has finally reined in delays for specialist help for disabled pre-schoolers that critics said were appalling and outrageous.
Disabled pre-schoolers waiting two months for specialist help
Waiting times to get specialist help for disabled pre-schoolers have been sharply reduced but child advocates say any delay is still too long.
After years of criticism, the Education Ministry has cut… Audio
Further claims of abuse at Feilding childcare centre
Former staff members have continued to come forward claiming the manager at a Feilding childcare centre abused and mistreated children.
Feilding child care centre under investigation to re-open doors
A child care centre in Feilding has re-opened but the investigation into its owner is ongoing.
Police claim woman threatened large scale attack in Otago
Police allege a woman charged over cancelled graduation ceremonies in Otago was threatening a large scale attack.
Thousands of students missed out on officially collecting their degrees in the wake… Video, Audio
Homeschooling enrolments jump post lockdown
The pandemic has driven the biggest-ever annual increase in home-schooling enrolments.
Education Ministry figures show 7192 children were being home-schooled in July, 619 more than at the same time… Audio
Record jump in home-schooling enrolments
Covid-19 has driven the biggest-ever increase in home-schooling enrolments - although home educators expected a larger jump.
Homeschooling numbers jump, but educators expected more
Record numbers of children have enrolled in home-schooling this year.
Education Ministry figures show more than seven-thousand children were being home-schooled on July the first, 619 more than the… Audio
Further complaints about Pitter Patter childcare centre
More parents and teachers have come forward about their experiences at a Feilding child care centre, which is under investigation.
More parents, teachers speak up over Feilding childcare centre
More parents and teachers have come forward about their experiences at a Feilding child care centre, which is under investigation.
This morning RNZ revealed more than 17 people had told the Ministry… Audio
Passion to Profession: setting up South Auckland youth for music careers
Many young people in South Auckland are passionate about music but don't know much about the business side of it, says musician and entrepreneur Toko Manuel. Five years ago he established the… Audio
