Education
Polytechs plan for 2019, but future far from certain
A plan to avert the collapse of the polytechnic sector in New Zealand has been delivered to the Minister of Education, Chris Hipkins. New Zealand's Institutes of technology and polytechnics are… Audio
New app helps people learn te reo Māori through sport
A new app is soon to be released to help people learn te reo Māori through playing sport.
The science project using indigenous Māori knowledge to increase NZ's resilience to natural hazards
How can we as a nation better respond to natural hazards like tsunamis and floods? New Zealand scientists and researchers are exploring Matauranga Māori (Māori indigenous knowledge) for the Resilience… Audio
Massey orders independent review into Brash cancellation
Massey University has ordered an independent review into the cancelling of a speech by former National Party leader Don Brash in August.
Maritime education centre announced in Nelson
A proposed maritime education centre of Aotearoa aims to honour iwi guardianship of the ocean, and educate young people on its importance.
Jobs at risk after review of Māori tertiary provider
Jobs could be on the line at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa following its external evaluation and review from the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
'I don't know where they would get that extra money from'
It is that time of year again when thousands of school children are signed up to holiday programmes.
Global teacher shortage could impact NZ overseas recruitment
The government is trying to recruit overseas teachers in the midst of a global teacher shortage, a report shows.
Student exodus after bullying allegations at primary school
Almost two dozen students have withdrawn from a Whanganui primary school after allegations of bullying from a teacher.
Bringing in teachers from overseas only 'papering over some of the cracks'- union
The government's pledge to bring in 400 teachers from overseas for next year will not solve the shortage, says the secondary school teachers' union. Audio
School holidays challenges
School holidays are almost half way through, and some parents may be scratching their heads as to what to do. Let the kids watch as much Youtube as they want? Make them get outside and play? Or -… Audio
The truth about lying
When kids start lying parents start to worry. But how concerned should we be? Katy Gosset tries to get to the truth about what's happening when kids tell fibs. Audio
Govt plans for 400 overseas teachers to cover shortage
With further industrial action looming, the government has confirmed it is advertising overseas for experienced teachers to work during the 2019 academic year. The Education Minister Chris Hipkins… Audio
Teachers want more pay, smaller workloads
Teachers say while the government's latest offer is 'insulting' and much more money is needed, it's not just about the pay - they also want smaller workloads. Audio
Primary school kids need more education on periods - researchers
New research shows New Zealand girls as young as eight are now getting their period, which could lead to serious social consequences if not handled properly. Audio
Teachers on rejected pay offer: 'It's difficult to focus on my teaching'
The government needs to offer teachers more pay and less work if it wants to avert strikes in primary and secondary schools later this year, teachers say.
Thank you for the music: changing children's lives
A once failing primary school in a deprived area of West Yorkshire has shot into the top 10% performing schools in England, after rebuilding its curriculum around music. Meanwhile here in New Zealand… Audio
Secondary teachers may strike after 'insulting' pay offer
Secondary teachers are prepared to strike if the government does not improve its pay offer. Audio
Govt's tertiary fees free policy wrong priority - Nikki Kaye
The National Party says the government is wrong to put its no-fees tertiary policy ahead of better pay and conditions for primary and secondary school teachers. It says the no-fees scheme for tertiary… Audio
Primary, secondary teachers likely to strike - analysis
Back now to the looming industrial action by the PPTA. As we've been reporting Secondary School teachers' rejection of the government's pay offer sets the scene for a double-header of strike action in… Audio
