Education
Otago Polytechnic postpones graduation ceremonies after uni threat
The polytechnic has postponed its graduation ceremonies after a threat against the University of Otago ceremonies yesterday.
Otago polytech postpones graduations after security concerns
The Otago Polytechnic has postponed tomorrow's graduation ceremonies after a threat against University of Otago ceremonies.
Yesterday the university postponed theirs because of the online threat.
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How the brain heals from trauma
Neuroscience educator and parenting expert, Nathan Wallis talks to Kathryn about how the brain heals from trauma, and the latest research around neuroplasticity. Audio
Disappointed Otago students find other ways to celebrate
Students expecting to attend the now-cancelled graduation from the University of Otago are having to celebrate in other ways instead.
Both ceremonies were called off yesterday due to a security… Audio
Results in maths and science 'a worrying trend'
New Zealand's bad results in an international maths and science test are being blamed on factors including grouping children by their ability and the previous government's national standards in…
Teachers worried by bad maths and science scores
New Zealand's bad results in an international maths and science test are being blamed on ability-grouping in classrooms and the previous government's national standards in reading, writing and maths.
…Otago graduation ceremonies cut by security threat
Otago University has postponed two graduation ceremonies planned for today after receiving a security threat.
They've told those planning to travel for further ceremonies on Saturday and next week to… Audio
Maths and science achievement down in schools
Thirteen year olds in New Zealand have recorded their worst ever results in an international maths and science test. Audio
Otago uni students 'gutted' as graduation ceremonies postponed
The University of Otago says it has been forced to postpone today's graduation ceremonies and associated events due to a security threat.
Otago Uni cancels graduations after security threat
Otago University has postponed two graduation ceremonies planned for today because of a security threat.
RNZ's Dunedin reporter, TIm Brown, spoke to Māni Dunlop about the details. Audio
Security threat derails Otago graduation ceremony
Otago University has postponed today's graduation ceremonies after a security threat. For many, this was the replacement ceremony because of previous cancellations due to COVID-19. The police and… Audio
NZ students record worst results in maths and science
New Zealand's 13-year-olds have recorded their worst-ever results in a major international maths and science test.
Their scores in the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study or TIMSS… Audio
NZ students record worst results in maths and science
New Zealand's 13-year-olds have recorded their worst-ever results in a major international maths and science test.
NZ teens record record low scores maths and science
New Zealand's thirteen-year-olds have recorded record low scores in a global test of maths and science.
The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study tested half a million children in 64… Audio
Tenfold jump in norovirus cases at Auckland early learning centres
There's been a tenfold increase in the number of norovirus outbreaks in pre-schools, kindergartens and daycares in Auckland, in the last month.
Auckland Regional Public Health Service says there were… Audio
Black smoke billowing from Ponsonby Intermediate school fire
Emergency services are responding to a fire at Ponsonby Intermediate school in central Auckland.
The fire is understood to be in the school's techdome where art and textile classes are held.
Black… Video, Audio
New design plans aim to fast-track school building projects
School principals hope a new set of off-the-shelf classroom designs will eliminate frustrating delays in building new rooms.
Catalogue of classrooms promising to make school construction projects quicker
Principals hope frustrating delays in building new classrooms will soon be a thing of the past.
The Education Ministry is developing a catalogue of tried and tested designs schools can choose from to… Audio
Dilworth historical abuse outlined at Royal Commission
Historical abuse suffered at the hands of some fellow students and staff at Dilworth School have been outlined to the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care.
Neil Harding, who is 55, went to the… Audio
Rural schools struggling to hire teachers
Rural schools that are hard to staff are finding it harder than ever to recruit enough teachers for next year.
Principals say it's already difficult to attract New Zealand teachers to jobs in the… Audio
