Education
Ako Space: taking learning to the bush
Auckland mum Sabrina Nagel couldn't find a primary school that allowed her twins to spend lots of time in the outdoors, so she created her own. Audio, Gallery
High-tech Chinese visitors and the departure of Spark boss
Technology correspondent Bill Bennett was at the China-New Zealand year of tourism launch at the weekend, where there was a lot of talk about how tech-oriented Chinese visitors to New Zealand are -… Audio
Shock at delay in removing paedophile priest's photo
A survivor of sex abuse by a Catholic school leader whose portrait is being removed years after his attacks, says he was "one of the most evil men operating as a paedophile".
BANG! Bonus Ep: Sex and Relationship Q&A on Nights
It's a BANG! takeover!
RNZ Nights host Bryan Crump is joined in the studio by Melody Thomas and father-daughter sex advice duo Nic and Lena Beets, to answer questions from the audience and talk about… Audio
Children gardening, cooking and cleaning at school
The Garden to Table programme allows Kiwi kids to grow fruit and vegetables at school and cook meals for their classmates, writes Keri Welham.
Garden to Table programme gets kids growing vegetables
Ten years after it was launched in two Auckland primary schools, the Garden To Table programme has spread to 174 schools across New Zealand. About 10,000 Kiwi kids now grow vegetables and fruit on… Audio
Children of Kawerau's established gang families seek futures in the Police
Children of Kawerau's established gang families are seeking futures in the Police, thanks to an unconventional programme at the local high school. Video, Audio
Essential oils and misinformation
Essential oils have been banned from an Auckland primary school after a parent threatened legal action, pointing out that his child's asthma could be triggered by the oils. Author and food and… Audio
Don't make teachers spot extremism in schools
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair said teaching against extremism should be put into education systems. But making teachers look for potential "radical" students can have negative consequences.
…BANG! Live in Wellington
Recorded at Bats Theatre in Wellington as part of the NZ Fringe Festival, this is BANG! Live. Featuring Tawa mum and sex toy expert Abby Lund, Morgana Watson on menstruation in Te Ao Maori prior to… Audio
Oranga Tamariki two years on: what's changed?
Two years since the establishment of Oranga Tamariki - the Ministry for Children, more children and young people than ever are in the care of the state. The agency replaced Child, Youth and Family… Audio
90-year-old gardening queen Avis is on a mission
Avis Leeson has created 85 gardens in schools around Waikato in the past eight years and instigated hundreds more throughout the country. The 90-year-old has plenty of passion, but not a lot of time… Video, Audio
School bike train: 'It's good exercise and it's fun'
Parents at an Auckland primary school are taking the traditional walking school bus to the next level, with a "bike train". Video
Waikato University gives students tools to prevent sexual violence
Waikato University is taking a proactive approach to consent and sexual violence on its Hamilton campus, asking students to complete modules to understand healthy relationships.
Proposed school 'hub' reforms will force critical staff to be silent - principal
An outspoken Northland principal says he will be muzzled if the government accepts reforms proposed by its Taskforce on Tomorrow's Schools.
City councillors move to oppose Victoria University name change
City councillors have moved a motion to oppose the proposed name change to the University of Wellington.
DO read the comments
The terror attack in Christchurch has prompted many discussions about how we handle discussions and hate speech on the internet. Audio
Budgeting: student edition
Money week is taking place at the University of Auckland until the end of the week. The idea is to encourage students to be more pro-active in the management of their finances. Audio
DSO marks 150 years of University of Otago
The Dunedin Symphony Orchestra is marking the 150th anniversary of the University of Otago in style. Audio
Restructuring and summer peaks blamed for visa delays
Immigration New Zealand says restructuring of its offices and the peak summer volumes of visas are to blame for frustrating delays being suffered by tourists, students and workers.
