Education
Teacher pushed 6-year-old student against wall
A teacher from a South Auckland school has had his registration cancelled after he pushed a student so hard it led to a bleeding nose.
Teacher who sent nudes to student was 'lost, lonely'
A teacher who sent nude photographs to a student has had her registration cancelled.
A day in the life of a teacher
In a piece in the Herald, teacher Alex Le Long explains her day - and it is so much more than just teaching. "I have been a mum, an aunty, and a sister to some students. I have had to be a doctor, a… Audio
Employment hearing finishes at School of Music
A two-day Employment Relations hearing involving The University of Auckland School of Music has concluded.
Exchange student files human rights complaint against Victoria uni
A Canadian student, denied an exchange to Victoria University because of her mental illness, has laid a complaint with the Human Rights Commission.
Canadian student lays human rights complaint over uni rejection
A Canadian student denied an exchange to Victoria University because of her mental illness has laid a complaint with the Human Rights Commission. In RNZ reported on Kristin Legault who would have -… Audio
Schools opposing changes accused of misinforming parents
Schools opposed to proposed changes to the education system are being accused of misinforming parents about what's proposed. In December the Tomorrow's Schools taskforce argued competition was… Audio
Mentally ill student's rights breached by uni refusal - lawyer
A human rights lawyer says Victoria University may have breached the law when it revoked a student's offer of place because of her mental illness. Last year Kristin Legault's offer to study for three… Audio
Building industry fears apprentice changes could cause turmoil
Building and construction firms fear proposed changes to apprentice training will cause turmoil in their industry.
Fears apprenticeship changes could leave industry in turmoil
The building and construction industry says it's concerned that changes to how apprenticeships are run could leave the industry in turmoil. Audio
MPs split over school strike for climate change
Green and Labour MPs will give the School Strike for Climate a warm welcome when it marches on Parliament next Friday, but National MPs say pupils shouldn't bunk class for it. Video, Audio
Second-hand uniforms online
A former Macleans College student is in a stoush with the school over the selling of second-hand uniforms online. Jayson Fong reckons the uniforms are too expensive and he wanted to give students a… Audio
Northland school forks out for meningococcal vaccinations
Kaihu Valley School Principal Sonia Simeon was outraged when she realised the 14 pupils at her tiny school were not eligible for free vaccinations of the meningococcal W strain. They fall outside the… Audio, Gallery
BANG! Season 3 Episode 1: All Bi Myself
Didn't you know? It's 20-bi-teen! What better time to get schooled on the ins and outs of bisexuality. In this ep, a couple from season 2 return to talk about the difference between being bi and… Audio
Polytech reforms will leave training gap, says panelbeaters' group
An organisation representing panelbeaters fears the sector could suffer under the government's proposed reform of polytechnics.
Secondary school teachers to strike next month if agreement not reached
Secondary school teachers will strike next month if an agreement on pay and working conditions cannot be reached.
High school kids strike over climate change
Secondary school pupils will be making their voices heard over climate change on 15th March. Is it really ok for kids to takes off from their lessons like this? Sophie Handford, the eighteen-year-old… Audio
International students sold false dream - immigration advisers
Unregulated marketing managers hired by New Zealand education institutes are using cut-throat recruitment practices to lure international students, some immigration advisers say.
Birkenhead college criticised for requiring "spyware"
Auckland's Birkenhead college has been criticised by civil liberties advocates for requiring parents to install what it calls "spyware" on their children's devices. The college has advised parents… Audio
Parenting with Karen Tui Boyes
CEO of Spectrum Education Karen Tui Boyes on how best to develop your child as a thinker by modelling your own behaviour. Audio
