Education
Principals group 'not surprised' at primary teachers strike
The president of the Principals' Federation says he's not surprised primary teachers and principals have rejected a pay offer from the Ministry of Education. They have voted to strike for half a day… Audio
Primary school teachers to strike for first time in 24 years
The first primary school teacher strike in 24 years is set to happen in August. Teachers have voted overwhelmingly against the Ministry of Education's latest pay offer, and they plan on striking for… Audio
Teachers strike after years of frustration - principal
Primary school teachers and principals have overwhelmingly rejected a pay offer from the Ministry of Education. They've voted to strike for an afternoon next month for the first time in 24 years… Audio
Primary teachers to strike for first time in 24 years
Primary school teachers have rejected the Education Ministry's pay offer and will strike next month. Audio
Emerging stars of kapa haka take to the stage
Upon the dawn of Mataraki hundreds of young students will battle it out at the National Secondary schools competition. Video, Audio
Primary teachers and principals agree to strike
After two weeks of ballots around the country, primary school teachers and principals have voted to strike. Video, Audio
Teacher union opposes charter school application
Two Auckland charter schools should not be allowed to join the state system because they are little different to other schools in their area, the Educational Institute says.
Teacher union opposes charter school application
All 11 charter schools will have to shut at the end of this year unless they succeed in their bid. Video, Audio
Lunchbox shaming: When food health focus turns ugly
Schools and parents always want the best for children, but researcher Rebekah Graham has opened a can of worms by denouncing rigid rules and expectations around school lunchbox food, particularly for… Audio
'Teachers and principals have been ignored'
Secondary principals are frustated by what they say is a lack of consultation in the government's NCEA review.
Secondary principals urge school closure for NCEA review
The government's review of the NCEA qualification has alienated some secondary school principals who say they feel disrespected and ignored. Audio
System stymies prisoner education
Among the programmes aimed at reducing recidivism are education programmes through organisations like the Howard League, where volunteers help prisoners get educational qualifications. Audio
How to subtract fear from maths
Some people just get maths, others not so much. The subject can be daunting - numbers, equations, and exams can strike fear into even the most studious students. Audio
Minister 'disappointed' by advert criticising NCEA review
Education Minister Chris Hipkins admits to being taken aback by a newspaper advertisement placed by 40 Auckland principals critical of the government's review of NCEA.
Student loan cap lifted to 10 years
The government will lift the student loan cap for medical students and others doing long undergraduate courses, Education Minister Chris Hipkins has announced. Audio
PM's new science advisor
Auckland university Professor of biochemistry, Juliet Gerrard is the new Prime Minister's Science Advisor. She starts in the role today, taking over from Sir Peter Gluckman. She talks to Kathryn about… Audio
Student loan cap lifted to 10 years for long degrees
Medical students will no longer have their access to student loans cut off once they've spent seven years studying. The seven year borrowing limit was introduced in 2011, and has been criticised for… Audio
Education Minister discusses NCEA review, student loan cap
A group of Auckland principals is pushing back on the government's review of the NCEA system. On Sunday, 37 principals placed a full-page advertisement in the Sunday newspapers, giving the Education… Audio
Principals give government 'fail' grade for NCEA review
A group of Auckland principals is pushing back on the government's review of the NCEA system. On Sunday, 37 principals placed a full-page advertisement in the Sunday newspapers, giving the Education… Audio
Govt to lift loan cap for medical students
Medical students are breathing a sigh of relief, with the government announcing it will lift the student loan cap, so they don't have to find another way to fund their final years at university. The… Audio
