Education
Auckland schools struggling to find teachers
Auckland primary school principals are warning that the city's long-running teacher shortage is as bad as ever and some say it is worse. They say some job vacancies are attracting no applications at… Audio
Auckland principal describes impact of teacher shortage
Auckland's primary school principals are worried that there has been no let up in the city's teacher shortage. They say nobody is applying for some of their job vacancies and they are not confident… Audio
Gizzy School Lunches advising government free trial
Volunteers at the Gizzy School Lunches programme were visited by their local MP to get tips for the Government's free school lunch trial. Manager Cherith Evans talks about their work and what the… Audio
Student alleges cheating, misbehaviour at Whitireia Polytechnic
A former international student has alleged that cheating and serious student misbehaviour occurred in an automotive course at Whitireia Polytechnic last year.
Student alleges cheating, misbehaviour at polytech
A former international student has complained that he saw cheating and unruly behaviour in a course at Whitireia Polytechnic last year. The polytechnic has denied the allegations, saying it hasn't… Audio
Immigration NZ says no to foreign students for visa fee waiver
Despite calls from students and a union, Immigration New Zealand says it's not likely it will waive visa application fees or relax other rules. Dozens of foreign students were left high and dry when… Audio
Furnicycle helps furnish student flats
A Furnicycle scheme adopted by the University of Waikato means large amounts of excess furniture, potentially destined for landfill, are now available for students and charities to take away for… Audio, Gallery
Special education waiting lists grow despite increased support
Demand for specialist help for children with disabilities is outstripping the Education Ministry's ability to keep up. Figures provided under the official information act show the number of children… Audio
Special education waiting lists grow despite increased support
The number of children with disabilities waiting for support from the Education Ministry has increased, even though the ministry is helping more children than ever. The ministry worked with 36,476… Audio
School disability services fall short of rising demand
The number of children with disabilities waiting for support from the Education Ministry has increased even though the ministry is helping more children than ever.
Confronting the epidemic of stress and anxiety in girls
Studies confirm that anxiety levels have skyrocketed in girls. Dr. Lisa Damour's new book Under Pressure looks at why this is happening. Audio
Ministry apologises for continued contracts to struck-off principal
The Ministry of Education has admitted it made a mistake by continuing to give contracts to a principal who had his registration cancelled for sleeping in bed naked with a student.
Ministry sorry for continued contracts to struck-off principal
Education Ministry boss Iona Holsted appears safe in her job for now, with the minister expressing confidence in her following revelations about contracts given to a disgraced former school principal.
…Schooling up the next generation of Kiwi farmers
Every day, agriculture tutor Joe Steventon heads out to high schools around the lower North Island. He round up kids and take them out to the countryside to find out what's involved in working the… Audio, Gallery
Schooling up the next generation of Kiwi farmers
Every day, agriculture tutor Joe Steventon heads out to high schools around the lower North Island. He round up kids and take them out to the countryside to find out what's involved in working the…
Audio$27m allocated for new school and classrooms in growth region
The education fund will pay for a new 400-pupil primary school and 20 classrooms for another 440 pupils across Otago and Southland.
Lack of support in NZ risks international students' lives - health services
Foreign students' lives are at risk because of a lack of culturally-appropriate counselling and mental health support, health services warn.
Reading hacks for study success
With university and secondary school students heading towards end of year exams, what are some key reading tips for study success? Audio
Government to invest $45m in new school, 50 new classrooms
Tauranga is to get a new school, and 50 new classrooms will be built in Bay of Plenty, Taranaki, Manawatū and Whanganui.
'These kids are taking charge of their future'
Victoria University of Wellington has joined Lincoln University in endorsing a strike by students at the end of September. Audio
