Education
'They had a duty of care' - dead student undiscovered for weeks at Canterbury University accommodation
The stepfather of a University of Canterbury student who was dead for weeks before he was found in his halls of residence says the accommodation provider sent him an overdue bill while his son's body… Video, Audio
Marc Ellis says pubs provide safer spaces for student drinkers
As the Dunedin community mourn the death of a student who died at a crowded flat over the weekend, many are looking towards how to provide safer drinking environments for students. RNZ has spoken to… Audio
Schools still deciding on new donations scheme
Only a third of schools so far have signed up to the government's school donations scheme. Schools that sign up receive a hundred and fifty dollars per pupil of government funding, but as part of the… Audio
Few schools sign up to govt offer with scrapping donations
Only a third of schools so far have signed on to the government's offer to compensate them for scrapping school donations.
The government has budgeted more than $75 million a year to pay $150 per… Audio
Slow uptake for scheme to replace school donations
Only a third of schools have so far signed onto the government's school donations scheme, which offers funding of $150 per student.
Auckland vice-chancellor refuses to back down
The vice-chancellor of the University of Auckland is refusing to compel members of a group accused of harbouring white supremecist views to take down their posters and stickers from around campus. Audio
University vice-chancellor acknowledges hurt caused by campus racism
The Auckland University vice-chancellor has acknowledged the hurt that white supremacy has caused but says it's not his role to censor views expressed within the law.
Otago students in grief after death at flat party
Otago University says it's time for grief, not action following the death of a student at a Dunedin flat party.
Nineteen-year old Sophia Crestani died when hundreds of people crammed into the Dundas… Video, Audio
The Aotearoa History Show webseries
The government's recent announcement that NZ history will be have to be taught in school, addresses the anomaly that saw this country one of few in the world that hasn't had its own history as a… Audio
Staff shortages so severe schools close workshops
Technology teachers say staff shortages are now so severe that some schools have been forced to close their workshops. They say the average age of technology teachers is 64 and with a construction… Audio
Dunedin students shocked after weekend party death
Dunedin's student community is in shock, following a death at a party this weekend. A young woman died and two people were seriously injured as dozens of people tried to flee a house on Dundas Street… Audio
Tertiary sector 'not doing anywhere near enough' for mental health
Universities say they do not have the resources to cope with the ever-increasing demand from students for mental health support.
Suicide prevention: 'Access to timely support is absolutely critical'
A new initiative on the Kāpiti Coast will provide funds for schools across the region to access counselling services to young people at risk.
New initiative in Kāpiti to help at-risk youth
A new initiative on the Kapiti Coast will provide funds for schools across the region to access counselling services to young people at risk. The region, just North of Wellington, has been… Audio
Universities struggle with students' mental health needs
Universities say they don't have the resources to cope with the ever-increasing demand from students for mental health support.
The Vice Chancellor of Victoria University says there's a "massively… Audio
The invisible college that wants your cash
The New Zealand College of Education's website is crammed full of information, looks legitimate and even has a social media presence, but it's a case of buyer beware.
Second case of student's body going undiscovered revealed
Another case of student's body going unnoticed at a university hostel has emerged, with an Australian man in his 30s dying at Victoria University's Education House in January last year.
Difficult line between academic freedom and discrimination - Little
The Justice Minister says universities are in a difficult position, as stickers promoting a white supremacist group appear on campuses across the country.
Auckland University staff denounce white supremacy
Hundreds of University staff have signed an open letter declaring racism and white supremacy have no place at Auckland University. The University has said it won't remove white supremacists signs from… Audio
How well is the broadband market working?
Technology commentator Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to talk about how well the broadband market is working, as the first phase of the fibre build comes to an end. He'll also look at the latest security… Audio
