Education
Teachers unions taking Novopay to court
The NZEI and PPTA are taking payroll operator Novopay to court over a delay in adjusting teachers' wages and backpay after they struck an agreement with the government earlier this month. Audio
Community outreach a priority for CSO
The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra has an innovative community engagement programme, including working in schools, partnering with dance companies, and much more. CSO's Cathy Irons and Gretchen La… Audio
Youth worker credited with reduction in violence at Northland high school
Dargaville High is crediting a drastic drop in violent behaviour and an improvement to its student's mental wellbeing to a youth worker's unique initiative. Video, Audio
Teachers to take legal action against Novopay delays
Teachers unions are planning legal action against the payroll provider for delaying teachers' pay increases and back pay. Audio
Te reo Māori: compulsory in schools?
Kelvin Davis has come out in favour of compulsory Te Reo Māori in schools. It's a break from Labour and the Prime Minister's position on the issue - who have stayed away from the word "compulsory" Audio
Opinion: The fall of 'higher' education?
We live in memorable academic times: higher education in New Zealand is on a definite downward roll, David Cohen writes.
Education system 'failing Māori'
The education system is broken and failing Maōri students, a principal says. Keri Milne-Ihimaera says Maōri students are very capable but mainstream education isn't catering to them. Audio
Youth climate strikers seek trade union support
Organisers of the School Strike for Climate have begun contacting unions to get their support for a general strike at the end of September.
Early childhood teacher shortage bites
Parents may end up footing a higher bill for childcare as a shortage of teachers in the sector stretches on. Some centres are forking out nearly double the average hourly wage on relief teachers… Audio
Large decrease in men enrolling in polytechs and universities
Men have been opting out of tertiary education at a greater rate than women, with male enrolments at polytechs dropping 41 percent in 10 years.
Tertiary enrolment rates fall by a third
Men have been opting out of tertiary education at a greater rate than women and polytechnics are bearing the brunt.
Ministry of Education figures show the percentage of the adult population enrolling… Audio
Girls Rock! Camp improving gender imbalance in music industry
A school holiday programme is hoping to address the gender imbalance in the music industry. This week 42 girls, trans and non-binary young people are taking part in Girls Rock! Camp Poneke. They're… Video, Audio
Ex-PM Bolger steps down as long-serving chancellor at Waikato
The University of Waikato's longest-serving chancellor is retiring from the role.
Government wipes debts for unpaid NCEA fees
Nearly 150,000 people have today received NCEA credits that had previously been withheld because they did not pay the qualification's annual fees. Audio
Government wipes debts for unpaid NCEA fees
Nearly 150,000 people are receiving NCEA credits after the government wiped their debt for unpaid NCEA fees.
Tom Webb is the principal of Māngere College. He joins us with his response. Audio
Education Minister refuses 'crisis' meeting with ECE groups
Four of the biggest early childhood groups are seeking a crisis meeting with the Education Minister, Chris Hipkins, over the state of their sector. They say centres are struggling to survive because… Audio
Woman gifts 100 ball gowns as ‘thank you’ to son’s high school
A Taranaki woman has gifted 100 new ball gowns to Opunake High School as a thank you to the school, which she credits for turning her son's future around. Helen Burley spoke to Checkpoint host Lisa… Video, Audio
Education Minister refuses 'crisis' meeting with ECE groups
Four groups representing early childhood centres and kindergartens are seeking an urgent meeting with Chris Hipkins.
The school holiday conundrum for parents
It's day one of the school holidays and for a lot of parents, making sure the kids are cared for over the next two weeks will have involved a great deal of co-ordination and juggling. There's always… Audio
Late-life language lessons
In this episode of Voices; we find out how hard it is for older Chinese people to learn a new language in a new country. Audio
