Education
Strategies for teenagers with behavioural needs
So now you've hit the turbulent teens - what to do ? They're attracted to risk, increasingly distracted, and less and less attached to adults. Many conventional forms of parenting rely on tools such… Audio
Young Auckland teacher welcomes allowance plan
Young teachers who are considering leaving Auckland for jobs somewhere cheaper say a housing allowance would help them stay. Their union, the PPTA, has tabled a claim with the Ministry of Education… Audio
School hires security guard after attack on student and teacher
Northland College in Kaikohe has hired security guards after an attack on a student and a teacher.
Students threaten hunger strike after NZQA withholds results
Checkpoint - Some international students are threatening a hunger strike unless their academic results are released by the Qualifications Authority which is investigating their school. Audio
Principals support union's claim for housing allowance
Auckland principals are backing the PPTA's plan for a housing allowance for teachers working in expensive areas like Auckland and Queenstown. Audio
Govt trying to eliminate 'low quality' education providers
Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway says he really feels for the students whose results have been withheld as NZQA investigates Tasman International Academies. Audio
Students ‘totally broken’ after NZQA withholds results
Tasman International Academies students say they're considering going on a hunger strike because their results are being withheld as NZQA investigates the college over "serious concerns" about its… Video, Audio
Govt makes changes to student visa regime
The government has announced changes to the student visa regime, making it easier for those studying at degree level to stay and work in New Zealand, but harder for those studying at diploma or a… Audio
More on sexual education in our schools
Yesterday we discussed the concern about a sexual health education programme, Mates and Dates. Since then we heard from Korowai Tumanako. Its directors believe there is value to specialist services… Audio
Don Brash to speak about 'PC culture' at Auckland Uni
The University of Auckland will not be following Massey University's decision to ban former Reserve Bank Governor Don Brash from giving a speech.
Education providers hit by drop in new Chinese students
The number of new Chinese students coming to New Zealand fell 20 percent in the 12 months to the end of June, cutting millions of dollars from education providers' income.
Te Whāriki Takapou 'appalled' by $18m ACC sex-ed programme
An ACC sexual health education programme has been called a waste of money, with some saying it won't reduce sexual violence rates for Māori. Te Whāriki Takapou is "appalled" by a decision to spend… Audio
Gisborne Boys High First XV featured in NY Times
Gisborne Boys High School, a school with just over 800 pupils, made it into the New York Times yesterday with a feature on its First XV rugby team. Deputy principal and First XV assistant coach, Tom… Audio
Chinese students visiting NZ drops 20 percent
The number of new Chinese students coming here has fallen for the first time in four years, crashing 20 percent in the 12 months to the end of June. Immigration New Zealand figures show 8,600 Chinese… Audio
Massey's call to ban Don Brash visit condemned
There is growing condemnation of Massey University's decision to ban Don Brash from speaking on its campus. On Tuesday, Massey's vice-chancellor cited security risks as its reason for cancelling an… Audio
Joseph Parker session now opened to all students
Joseph Parker's closed session for Maori and Pasifika boys and their fathers has now been opened to all students - but was there a problem in the first place? Audio
Secondary teachers want 15% pay rise, housing allowance
The union for secondary school teachers is seeking a 15 percent pay rise for its members and a housing allowance for those in high-cost areas.
Experts oppose ACC sex consent classes
Sexual health education experts are calling ACC's consent classes an $18 million waste of money. ACC decided to roll out its controversial Mates and Dates programme nationally, despite opposition from… Video, Audio
Secondary teachers begin pay talks
The secondary teachers' union is putting the teacher shortage at the heart of its pay claim with the Education Ministry today. Audio
What's in a name?
Victoria University is holding a meeting tonight at the Rutherford House lecture theatre, the first of three meetings this week to consult on its proposed change of name to "University of Wellington".
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