Education
Fewer than 50,000 foreign students remain
In mid-March, there were 60,348 students with valid visas in New Zealand, but by early August that had fallen to 47,807.
Welcome to the elite world of investment migration
The mega-rich are using their wealth to cross borders that would normally be closed or become involved in residence-by-investment, with the end result being a "golden visa". And New Zealand is an… Audio
Is a Birkin bag out of your budget? You can now invest in one
The idea of being part-owner of a $61,500 handbag may seem strange, but it's a growing trend. Online trading platform Rally Rd allows users to purchase shares in luxury items. Author Paul Sullivan… Audio
Free to Roam
When Richard Ashcroft was a boy he loved sailing toy boats down a stream, building huts and swinging on vines in the bush. He thinks modern day kids especially those in towns and cities have been… Audio, Gallery
Free to Roam
When Richard Ashcroft was a boy he loved sailing toy boats down a stream, building huts and swinging on vines in the bush. He thinks modern day kids especially those in towns and cities have been…
AudioAuckland Grammar headmaster asks for exemption for senior students to attend classes
Covid-19 alert level three is to continue in Auckland for another 12 days at least. How will this affect schools? Tim O'Connor is the Headmaster at Auckland Grammar and joins Lisa Owen to discuss the… Video, Audio
ECE centres fear financial impact of extended lockdown
Auckland early learning centre owners say they can't survive without parents' fees and they would need government support if attendance was banned for an extended period.
AK pre-schools worried about survival if lockdown contrinues
Auckland pre-schools are worried they won't survive if the city's level three lockdown extends into next week. Under level three rules, only the children of essential workers and those who cannot stay… Audio
New cluster spreads to North Shore school
A primary school student on Auckland's North Shore has tested positive for Covid-19.
Covid-19 result puts Mt Albert Grammar community on alert
A school community is on high alert, after one of its students tested positive for Covid-19.
The Mount Albert Grammar pupil is a close contact of the family who had four members test positive this… Audio
Testing of Mt Albert Grammar students underway
Testing of Mt Albert Grammar students is underway after a pupil became the latest confirmed case of Covid-19 in the community.
The student is the latest member of a South Auckland family outside of… Audio
Quarter-million children home from school in Auckland
Auckland principals say they are well-prepared for a return to home learning this week, but with about 250,000 at home, schools warns some children will fall behind.
Covid-19: 250k children home from school in Auckland
The move to Alert Level 3 has emptied schools across Auckland and 250,000 children are now learning from home instead of in the classroom.
It's a prospect that teachers and parents are resigned to… Audio
From Mongrel Mob to mentor
A young Rangi Pou was on the cusp of adolescence when his father said it was time he become a man and fend for himself. For Pou, that meant growing up on the streets, getting involved in the world of… Audio
Principals disappointed by return to lockdown
Auckland school principals are worried the three-day shutdown of the city's schools will be extended. The move to level three has sent about 250-thousand children home. Steve Hargreaves from the… Audio
Alice Snedden's Bad News | Episode 2: TERFs
What is a TERF and why are they ruining feminism? In this episode, Alice heads to Wellington to find out. Video
Schools appeal for children to stay at home
With schools across the Auckland region closed for at least three days, teachers and principals are appealing to families to keep their children at home unless absolutely necessary. Audio
Covid-19: Auckland schools to shut
Schools across Auckland will shut down on Wednesday for at least three days.
The city will go into lockdown at midday, but the advice has been for schools to close from this morning.
Principals… Audio
Reality biting for school budgets as international students drop
As the Covid uncertainty stretches on, schools budgets are being rejigged and tough decisions made due to the loss of income from international students. Overseas students are worth 750 million… Audio
Education agents back NZ as safe destination
An international survey shows the pandemic is making New Zealand more popular than ever with foreign students.
The education company Navitas surveyed 400 agents and 85 percent agreed or strongly… Audio
