Education
Online voting: yes or no? And Libra no more
New technology with Paul Matthews joins Kathryn to talk about the pros and cons of offering online voting in local body elections - is it worth the risk? He'll also look at why New Zealand's fibre… Audio
High school trade programmes get a boost
The Government is serious about encouraging young people into trades, putting $27 million into trades programmes at high school. Audio
NZ ECE educator to address prestigious science gathering
New Zealand early childcare educator, Dr Darius Singh's been invited to speak at the prestigious American Geophysical Union later this year. He explains why he's been included in the line up to… Audio, Gallery
MIT students create a garden to help mental health
MIT horticulture students have created a community garden at the Awhinatia Community Health Centre in Papakura. The aim of the garden is to connect patients and local residents. Audio
No figures on multi-million costs of visa delays
Education providers are questioning why Education New Zealand is not calculating the cost of visa delays to the sector.
No figures on multi-million costs of visa delays
Education providers want to know why the multi-million cost of immigration delays is being ignored by the Government agency set up to attract overseas students. A proposed new dairy farming school in… Audio
Teachers call for physical contact rules to be relaxed
Restrictions around whether teachers can hug or touch students may soon be relaxed. Currently teachers can't physically restrain students unless they're a danger to others. Audio
Period poverty: reusable sanitary products handed out in Canterbury schools
The Timaru District Council has trialled New Zealand's first programme to promote reusable sanitary products in schools.
Principals expect crackdown on school charges
The government's school donation scheme has highlighted widespread abuse of the rules that govern what schools can charge parents for and principals are expecting a crack-down.
Restraint rules for teachers could be loosened
The body that disciplines and registers teachers has recommended changing strict rules limiting teachers' physical contact with children.
Principals expect crackdown on school charges
Principals are bracing for a crackdown when the government's new school donation scheme begins next year, after the change highlighted that many schools are charging parents for things they shouldn't… Audio
Teachers face longer wait times for police vetting
Teachers should plan on having to wait several months before they receive new practising certificates, as a fast processing deal has ended.
Donation dilemma for mid-decile schools
Some schools are facing a tough decision over the government's scheme for abolishing donations in schools in deciles one through seven. Many of those in the upper end of that range, deciles five, six… Audio
Donation dilemma for mid-decile schools
Some schools are facing a tough decision over the government's scheme to abolish donations in decile 1-7 schools.
Donation dilemma for mid-decile schools
Ditch controversial school "donations", win over parents, but lose money for schools and students. That's the dilemma facing many principals assessing the value of the government's scheme for… Audio
Hundreds of New Zealanders down with Big Shake Out
Hundreds of thousands of people signed up to take part in the country's earthquake drill - the Big ShakeOut.
The annual event, took place in homes, businesses and schools across the country at 1.30… Video, Audio
Massey University under fire for cancelling a feminist event
Massey University is accused of not upholding free speech after cancelling, Feminism 2020 event, saying there were health and safety risks. Audio
Helping children get up and go
Education consultant and parenting coach Joseph Driessen talks about children who lack motivation and drive - what's behind this, and how can parents help them regain direction? Audio
Petition organiser celebrates university event cancellation
A petition organiser is celebrating Massey University's cancellation of an event planned for the campus. The University has told a women's group - described by critics as anti-trans - to find an… Audio
University pastoral care code: 'It's been tragic that it's taken this'
Students say it's tragic that it's taken a death to force a law change to ensure they are looked after properly at university hostels.
