Education
Gisborne principal explains high school leaver rate
Seven-and-a-half thousand teenagers left school without a qualification last year. The figure represents 12 percent of 2019's school leavers, that's one percentage point up from the previous year. In… Audio
Breaking Silence | Episode 1: Simonne Butler
In 2003, Simonne Butler survived a horrific attack at the hands of her abusive partner. In this episode, Simonne shares her story and insights into how to identify and survive domestic abuse. Video
Breaking Silence | Episode 2: David White
In 2009, David White's daughter Helen was shot dead by her multimillionaire husband, Greg Meads. Now a campaigner against domestic abuse, David holds meetings and speaks publicly about the issue. Video
Breaking Silence | Episode 3: Diamonds in the Ring
Can boxing help abuse survivors regain their self-respect? Former world champion boxer Daniella Smith runs Diamonds in the Ring, a boxing gym for women, many of whom spent time at women's refuges. Video
Breaking Silence | Episode 4: Jeremy Eparaima
Can abusive men change their behaviour? Simonne meets Jeremy Eparaima to find out. Jeremy was a serial abuser until his mid-40s. Now, he campaigns against domestic abuse. Video
Breaking Silence | Episode 5: Shakti
Simonne interviews Farida on the issues migrant women face, such as forced marriage, the impact of shaming and silence, the pressures to stay in unhealthy marriages, and extreme isolation. Video
Breaking Silence | Episode 6: Financial Abuse
Sarah used to be a well-paid professional who pictured domestic abuse like scenes from Once Were Warriors. She didn't realise she was becoming subject to extreme financial and psychological abuse. Video
Breaking Silence | Episode 7: Woven Earth
Escaping an abusive marriage in Australia taught Kerryn how hard it is for women and children to restart their lives. We follow Kerryn as she sets up a house for a family on behalf of her charity. Video
Breaking Silence | Episode 8: Say Something
Domestic abuse affects many Pacific families, but it is rarely spoken about. Simonne meets the actors from "Say Something," a video dramatising domestic abuse in a Pacific family. Video
Overcoming hurdles to graduate: 'I didn't think I was going to get through it '
A wahine Māori has overcome constant pain from a serious car accident to complete her nursing degree, and she credits her whānau and a Māori health workforce programme for getting her through.
Government fund rolls out another $2.5m for school emissions
Forty one schools across New Zealand will receive a share of $2.5 million for projects to reduce school emissions and save them money.
Reading recovery programme to be overhauled
The decades-old Reading Recovery programme is about to be overhauled after years of criticism it's failing to help children struggling the most. However, critics are questioning how effective the… Audio
Women are being encouraged to take up trade training
More women are being encouraged to engage with trades and take up apprenticeships to find work. The Panel speaks to Apprenticeship Training Trust Chief Executive, Helen Stephens about the drive. Audio
New school announced for Rolleston near Christchurch
The Education minister has unveiled school building projects across the South Island, including a new primary school and classrooms for 1200 students.
Schools footing bill to teach teachers how to teach reading
Schools around the country are paying tens of thousands of dollars to private consultants to change the way they teach reading.
Private providers teaching teachers to teach reading
Ladbrooks School on the outskirts of Christchurch is one of dozens of schools nationwide that are paying private providers thousands of dollars to teach their teachers how to teach reading. Principal… Audio
"We want our lives back" - migrants locked out of New Zealand
Recent graduates who spent thousands on their education in New Zealand are questioning why they were left out of a border exemption to get them back to their homes and jobs. After months of being… Audio
Schools inline for $164 million upgrades and replacements
New Zealand's outdated and not-fit-for purpose school classrooms are inline for a huge overhaul. The Government's announced 164 million dollars for new classrooms and other school upgrades. 132… Audio
Writing workshop to help youth justice facility residents
Writer Ben Brown held a writing workshop earlier this year at Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo, the Oranga Tamariki Youth Justice Residence facility at Rolleston near Christchurch. He talks to Jesse about the… Audio
Million dollar investment will upgrade schools
The government has announced it'll spend $164-million building new classrooms and upgrading schools.
The project will address much-needed renovation and make way for growing class sizes.
It's… Audio
