Education
Early Childcare Council head awaiting Pitter Patter centre investigation
A childcare centre in Feilding is under investigation after a raft of serious allegations were made about the mistreatment of children.
Parents and former teachers at the Pitter Patter Education… Audio
Why do so many girls and young women hate their bodies?
A new report into the way many girls and young women regard their bodies paints a sobering picture, with 72% of young people surveyed reporting feeling negatively about their appearance at some point… Audio
How the pandemic changed tech in 2020
Technology commentator Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to talk about how the pandemic had an impact on technology this year: from videoconferencing and online shopping to a streaming surge and a boom in… Audio
Childcare centre under investigation after raft of allegations
Parents and former teachers claim the owner and manager of a childcare centre in Feilding locked toddlers in rooms, fed children mouldy food and smacked them.
Online learning: 'It opens up a world of possibilities'
There are hopes the online learning the pandemic forced on schools this year will permanently change the way many teachers work.
Online learning here to stay after Covid-19 lockdown
Friday marks the official end of a school year that some hope has permanently changed the way classrooms work.
The national and Auckland lockdowns forced hundreds-of-thousands of students and their… Audio
Dunedin school students on to a winner with anti-acne product
A new natural anti-acne product devised by three Dunedin high school students is hitting the spot with New Zealanders. Audio
'Intellectual giant' Prof Jim Flynn dies
Internationally renowned University of Otago Emeritus Professor Jim Flynn died this week aged 86. Audio
'I've got to show them what I can do' says University of Canterbury's first Dr of Education
The University of Canterbury's first Doctor of Education has graduated saying he wants to be a good role model for his children.
Otago university graduation ceremony cancellations still 'really disappointing'
Students are taking the cancellation of more Otago University graduation ceremonies well, but the disappointment is still very much felt, the students' association president says. Audio
Hundreds expected to pay respects to Dr Rose Pere
Hundreds are expected to pay their respects to Dr Rose Pere, the revered spiritual leader and academic who passed away on Sunday.
Dr Pere was born in Ruatahuna and grew up in Waikaremoana. She worked… Audio
University of Otago postpones more graduations
The University of Otago is postponing graduation ceremonies and parades this week, following last week's security threat.
Four graduation ceremonies were planned for this week from Wednesday to… Audio
Hastings teacher wins National Excellence award
Dr David Ivory is Head of the Commerce Facility at St John's College in Hastings and been recognised with a National Excellence in Teaching. He talks to Jesse about the accolade and the work he does… Audio
Quarter of Auckland schools exceed capacity
Education Ministry figures show a quarter of Auckland's 503 schools had enrolled more students than their official classroom capacity by the middle of the year.
Quarter of Auckland schools pushing capacity limits
A quarter of Auckland's five-hundred schools enrolled more students than their official classroom capacity by the middle of the year.
Education Ministry figures show the 130 schools exceeded their… Audio
The 10th Hillary Laureate: Christiana Figueres
Tomorrow evening a very special event is being held in Christchurch - the 10th Hillary Laureate, Christiana Figueres, is being hosted via technolgy at the Hillary Institute. Figueres, who is based in… Audio
Te Pūkenga polytechnic's expected $29m deficit nearly half of previous forecast
The national polytechnic Te Pūkenga is expecting to end its first year of existence with a deficit of $29 million.
Otago uni postpones more graduation ceremonies following threat
The University of Otago's graduation ceremonies will not go ahead tomorrow following advice from the police.
Otago Polytechnic graduation postponement 'gut-wrenching', 'disappointing'
Hundreds of Otago Polytechnic students are gutted they will not graduate in person tomorrow after an earlier security threat scuppered plans.
Auditor-General warns of potential $53m loss for polytechnics
The Auditor-General has warned that the national polytechnic could lose $53 million this year and double that amount next year.
