Education
Zero fees: Students say policy had 'huge impact'
Universities New Zealand says the zero-fee policy has had next to no impact on their enrolments, but education correspondent John Gerritsen found students in Wellington today telling a different… Video, Audio
Zero fees: 'That hypothetical student doesn't exist'
Official figures show student numbers increased just 0.3 percent this year, which the organisation representing New Zealand's universities says shows the zero fees policy is not working. Audio
Zero fees: 'That hypothetical student doesn't exist'
The Tertiary Education Commission has just released general data showing student enrolment figures - comparing the numbers from April 2017 to April this year. It shows a 0.3% increase overall for… Audio
Insight: Examining Tomorrow's Schools
Nearly every aspect of the school system is under review. RNZ's Education Correspondent, John Gerritsen examines the hard questions being asked about deciles, zones and school boards. Audio
Jenesa Jeram: how we measure child poverty
New Zealand Initiative policy analyst Jenesa Jeram says the way we measure poverty isn't consistent. She says the Child Poverty Reduction Bill is underwheming. She's part of the "Improving Child… Audio
Govt told to honour promise to investigate student deportations
Protesters gathered outside the US Consulate today urging the government to reunite the families of deported international students.
School boards
Should a principal be on their own school board? Do volunteer Board members have the educational expertise to go-it-alone? The School Trustees Association says a principal reports to the Board but… Audio
Music library books could be “pulped”
Books and resources from the disestablished Creative Libraries at the University of Auckland could be pulped not burned in a shakeup announced yesterday.
Staff “devastated” by creative libraries closure
More specialized music staff could lose their jobs at the University of Auckland.
Library closure worries international music association
The International Association of Music Libraries has expressed concern regarding the proposed closure of speciality libraries at the University of Auckland.
Upbeat for Friday 22 June
What’s going on at the University of Auckland Music & Dance Library? Have we reached “Peak David”? And Conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya talks to Upbeat ahead of concerts with the NZSO.
Principals dismiss trustees' suggestion as 'folly'
The School Trustees Association has surprised principals by suggesting they be removed from the boards that govern schools.
Heated rally against shut uni libraries: 'It means the death of fine arts'
Emotions ran high at University of Auckland today as students protested its decision to shut down three libraries.
Library housing NZ compositions to close
The library housing many New Zealand music compositions is set to close, resulting in job losses.
The story behind ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’
It’s one of the most recognizable lullabies – a go-to for many, ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’ has been adapted and performed by parents and professional musicians alike. But what's the real story… Video
Tell me about your thesis: Bring back the Airships!
Isaac Henderson from Massey's School of Aviation researched the viability of bringing back airships for scenic flights in New Zealand. Video, Audio, Gallery
How do you help your kid get a good start at school?
How a child feels in their very first months of school can set the tone for their academic and social future, says speech and language therapist Christian Wright. He gives tips on preparing them for… Audio
Are chatbots getting smarter?
Chatbots, or "conversational user experiences", have sprung up everywhere and now they're smarter than ever. Our tech correspondent Paul Matthews goes through the ethical and privacy concerns. He's… Audio
Parents take a stand for freezing kids in uniform shorts
Dozens of parents are calling for long pants to be part of the uniform at an Auckland primary school after being told they are too expensive.
Parents told long pants for kids too expensive
Dozens of parents are pushing for long pants to be part of the uniform at Owairoa Primary but to date they've been turned down on the grounds that the item would be too expensive. They say their… Video, Audio
