Education
Anger from Māori industry training sector over reform plan
The proposed reform of the industry training sector has angered one of the sector's Māori leaders, who says there's been a lack of consultation with Māori.
Prominent Auckland schools to fight education changes
A group of high-profile secondary schools are preparing to fight what they say are radically aggressive plans to change the school system.
Truancy warning for students at climate change protest
The Secondary Principals' Association is refusing to endorse tomorrow's climate change march and says students are likely to be marked as truant if they attend the protest.
Principals concerned for student climate strikers’ safety
The Secondary Principals Association is refusing to endorse tomorrow's climate change march and says students are likely to be marked down as truant if they attend the protest. Audio
Angela Hanscom: kids need active play for sensory development
Children do best with at least three hours active play every day, according to occupational therapist Angela Hanscom, and the many of today's kids who don't get that are weaker and less able to… Video, Audio
New technology - Paul Matthews
Technology correspondent Paul Matthews, chief executive of IT Professionals New Zealand on the Facebook and Instagram crash. Audio
Vanuatu to establish a bi-lingual university
The Vanuatu government is close to finalising a legal framework to establish a national university. Audio
Hollywood actresses snared in $25m US college fraud scheme
Desperate Housewives star Felicity Huffman and Full House actress Lori Loughlin are among more than 40 people charged in an American college cheating scam.
Parents sending unvaccinated children to school despite warnings
Parents at a north Canterbury school have ignored a warning to keep their unvaccinated children at home. Video
Extra-curriculars tiring out parents
The list of some children's after-school activities causes the mind to boggle: jiu-jitsu, water polo, gymnastics, language classes, music practice ... and that's having a big effect on some parents. Audio
BANG! Season 3 Episode 2: Talk About It
Research shows that putting a name to a feeling helps manage it. In this episode, three BANG! listeners talk about things they've struggled with and the steps they've taken to deal with them, plus… Audio
Controversial housing plan: Queenstown opponents vow to continue fight
The fight to stop a special housing area earmarked for near Queenstown's main highway is far from over, a campaigner says.
Climate strikers want adults to pay attention
Climate Change Minister James Shaw has reassured young people organising Friday's school strike against climate change that he is listening to their demands.
Professor Brian Cox on black holes and life on Mars
Professor Brian Cox is a science star. He's coming to New Zealand bringing the Universe to life on stage. He speaks to Jim Mora about science and what it takes to make it entertaining. Video, Audio
Shelith Hansbro: Babies in prisons stop women reoffending
Shelith Hansbro used to run a Moms and Babies Program in a U.S prison. She's been in New Zealand to speak at the Presbyterian Support Northern Speaker about the success of the special unit. Audio
Academics, teachers back students' climate strike
More than a thousand academics, teachers and researchers have made the rare decision to throw their support behind the planned primary and secondary school students' climate strikes next week.
Primary school teachers fume over latest pay talks
Primary school teachers say government employment negotiations have been conducted in bad faith, with the Ministry of Education not prepared to shift the value of its offer.
Playground Plato? The benefits of teaching kids philosophy
Opening up children's minds to the philosophical questions we usually put aside in everyday life can help them learn better, concentrate longer, develop social skills and even minimise bullying, says… Video, Audio
Folding phones, 5G whizz and Huawei hype
Tech correspondent Bill Bennett was at the telco industry's biggest event for the year, the Mobile World Congress. He talks about why telcos are pushing 5G, how Huawei was on the PR offensive and… Audio
Principal denies misinformation on education changes
A high school principal is rejecting claims he's spreading misinformation about proposed changes to the education system. The Tomorrow's Schools Taskforce says competition between schools is… Audio
