Education
The trouble with Clearview AI, how your website watches you
Tech commentator Mark Pesce looks at American tech company Clearview AI and the implication that its facial recognition technology has for everyone. Audio
Educator Diane Mara - a passion for educating Pasifika
During her 40 plus years in education as a teacher, lecturer and consultant, Diane Mara says too many intervention programmes developed for Pasifika have failed.
Dr Mara is concerned about fancy… Audio
McHealth & childhood obesity
New research into childhood obesity and the contradiction of fast-food giants and pokie trusts getting involved with health education is throws a spotlight on the impact of marketing health to… Audio
Schools resist enrolments by violent children
The Education Ministry says it's increasingly struggling to persuade schools to enrol violent children who have been excluded from other schools. It recently told MPs that it is becoming a challenge… Audio
Polytech overhaul passes final reading in Parliament
A bill that would bring together all 16 of the country's polytechnics has passed its third and final reading in Parliament.
Number of teachers coaching drops
Teachers aren't as involved in school sport as they used to be - The Panel talks to Secondary Principals' Council chair James Morris about why. Audio
'Slow leak': Teachers call time on coaching sport
Skilled sportspeople have more attractive options than teaching which has led to teacher involvement in school sport falling to its lowest level in 20 years, says the boss of School Sport NZ. Audio
Author Maria Gill awarded the Margaret Mahy Medal
Maria Gill is a prolific writer of books for young New Zealanders, and her efforts have earned her one of this country's highest literary honours for children's writing. Maria Gill has penned more… Audio
Teacher involvement in school sports drops to record low
Teacher involvement in school sports has fallen to its lowest rate in 20 years.
A survey by School Sport New Zealand shows 29 percent of teachers were involved in secondary school sports last year… Audio
NZQA halts enrolments for MIT course after marking issues
Enrolments at a Manukau Institute of Technology course have been stopped after it was found students were being marked too leniently.
NZQA halts enrolments for MIT course after marking issues
The Qualifications Authority has stopped enrolments in a Manukau Institute of Techology course after discovering tutors may have been passing students they should have failed.
The institute is… Audio
Parents being told to take wagging seriously
Parents are being told to take wagging seriously as the number of children attending school falls. Audio
Covid-19: Universities seek travel ban exemption for students
Universities have asked the government to exempt thousands of Chinese students from its ban on foreign travellers from mainland China. Audio
'It's not for me': Jacinda Ardern washes hands of Peters photos fracas
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is refusing to pass judgement on a controversy involving her Deputy Prime Minister.
Winston Peters told Magic Talk last week his party was involved in taking photos of… Audio
Universities ask for travel ban exemption for Chinese students
Universities have asked the government to exempt thousands of Chinese students from New Zealand's ban on international arrivals from mainland China.
The ban, which is aimed at stopping the spread of… Audio
How coronavirus could cost our universities and polytechs $100M
Thousands of students aren't sure if they will make it to class on time because of travel restrictions, and universities and polytechnics stand to lose more than $100M, a sector spokesman warns.
An optimistic partner is good for your health - new study
If you're in a long-term relationship, your partner's outlook can have a big impact on how long and how well you live, according to a new study by researchers at Michigan State University. It turns… Audio
School attendance rates continue to decline
The number of children attending school is falling, with the latest Ministry of Education data showing 58 percent of students regularly going to school, down from 64 percent in 2018.
Climate change-focused school opens in Taranaki
A groundbreaking school that puts a green ethos at the centre of its learning is celebrating its opening in Taranaki today.
Ground-breaking Green School opens in Taranaki
A groundbreaking school that puts a green ethos at the centre of its learning is celebrating its opening in Taranaki today.
The Green School New Zealand has a focus on sustainability, but it doesn't… Audio
