Education
Antarctica's future: Climate change and tourism
New Zealand has vested interest in Antarctica and questions over its future hold importance for us. Climate change is one of those serious questions marks. How will it survive what's coming… Audio
Auckland schools struggling as rolls reach capacity
The number of school children in Auckland has grown at the upper limit of official forecasts this year and some schools are struggling to find enough classrooms and teachers, principals say.
Govt pushing 'unfair risk' on to builders - construction boss
A construction industry leader warns a badly leaking Auckland high school, that's now ensnared in multimillion-dollar legal fight, is what comes from the government building on the cheap. Geoff Hunt… Audio
Auckland schools struggling as rolls reach capacity
The number of school children in Auckland is nudging the upper limit of official forecasts and some schools are struggling to cope. Principals say more children are moving into their neighbourhoods… Audio
Govt contracts undermining builders - industry
The Ministry of Education is being blamed for a badly leaking Auckland high school -- and for contracts forcing builders to wait up to twice as long as usual to get paid. The construction industry… Audio
Auckland school growth hitting upper limits
Increasing school rolls in Auckland which are close to the highest official forecasts are putting schools under pressure. The city's principals say it's hard to predict student numbers because of the… Audio
Education Ministry foisting risk onto builders - industry
The building industry is complaining that Education Ministry contracts are shifting greater risks to builders, even as expensive industry failures are mounting. The contracts have been modified to… Audio
Primary teachers highlight staffing crisis prior to strike
Primary school teachers are launching a campaign to highlight the staffing crisis in schools.
In case of emergency: Children map community using Lego and Minecraft
Researchers are using a popular computer game and Lego to creatively teach children about emergency planning.
No promises from Hipkins on reducing class sizes
The Education Minister isn't making any promises to reduce primary school classes.
Māori professor snaps up major geography award
A Māori geography professor has taken out the major award at the 2018 New Zealand Geographical Society Awards.
Pasifika students excel at 'aunty' and 'uncle' school in NZ
A Christian quote plastered on a wall in the school music room reads "Happy moments, praise God. Difficult moments, seek God. Quiet moments, worship God." Video
Changing Vic Uni's name
Victoria University in Wellington is looking at changing its name. Mainly because of all the other Victoria Universities around the world. However, there's a groundswell of opposition to the change… Audio
Teacher did not fake hundreds of sick days, tribunal finds
The Teachers' Disciplinary Tribunal has found there is insufficient evidence against a teacher accused of faking hundreds of sick days.
Bake Your Thesis: Otago students serve up concepts as cakes
University of Otago Masters and PhD students yesterday turned out edible editions of their thesis, bringing a dash of extra flavour to what can be a dry intellectual meal. Audio, Gallery
Pull your heads in, parents!
Parents are getting aggressive with teachers when their child has a problem at school – and both the number of incidents and the level of vitriol is on the rise, says John Collier, the head of St… Audio
Samsung and Apple's latest results
Tech Correspondent, Bill Bennett has reaction to Apple being the first Trillion dollar company. Also a US federal judge has blocked downloads of 3D gun plans from a website on Tuesday and an… Audio
Hawera High School hacker havoc
A hacker has caused a digital havoc at Hawera High School. On Monday teachers arrived at school to find a message on the computer system, demanded $5,000 US ransom in bitcoin. The chair of the… Audio
Academics warn against NCEA changes
Changes to the NCEA qualification risk undermining the quality of education in secondary schools, a group of education experts from Victoria University has warned.
NCEA changes could undermine education quality - experts
Education experts at Victoria University are warning that suggested changes to the NCEA qualification could undermine the quality of education.The group of 18 researchers has taken the unusual step of… Audio
