Education
Christchurch school zoning change seen as part of 'drift west'
Ministry of Education is rebuilding two schools but much further north than their current locations, upsetting families in some areas. Shirley Boys headmaster John Laurenson says the "drift west" has… Audio
Row in eastern Christchurch over proposed school zone changes
Some Christchurch families feel betrayed and fear they will be out of pocket if the Ministry of Education goes ahead with a proposal to change Shirley Boys School and Avonside Girls School zones. Audio
Five Faves with Victoria Spackman
Te Auaha, the New Zealand Institute of Creativity has opened its doors to students in Wellington. Victoria Spackman who is Director of Te Auaha, shines a light on how the first few months have gone… Audio
Upbeat for Tuesday 24 April
We get creative with Victoria Spackman, Salina Fisher takes us through her new commission, and we hear Dvořák’s seventh symphony.
The preschoolers helping with safe sleep for babies
Every year, 40 to 50 New Zealand babies die from Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI). Preschoolers educated about safe sleep through doll-play could help combat SUDI now and in the future, says… Video, Audio
Students increasingly accessing restricted material online
Thousands of high school students are actively bypassing internet security systems in schools, allowing them to anonymously access pornography and inappropriate material on their devices. Almost all… Audio
Christchurch awaits sports and recreation decision
A whole generation of children is missing out on sport in Christchurch with continual delays to replace QEII park. A review is due at the end of the month into the fate of the Metro Sport Facility… Audio
Tell me about your thesis
Luke Krieg tells us about his thesis on applied laser physics, which can be used to help make smaller, cheaper computers. Audio
Childcare: how to choose?
Parents looking for early childcare sometimes have a lot to consider. Early childhood educator Dr Sue Cherrington has tips for finding the right fit for your family. Audio
New technology with Bill Bennett
Technology journalist Bill Bennett on the US and UK restricting Chinese telecommunications equipment company ZTE, and the Commerce Commission laying 27 charges against Vodafone under the Fair Trading… Audio
Young prisoner gets top award from behind bars
A youth convicted of burglary and drug offences has received a Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award while serving his sentence behind bars. Video, Audio
The schools ditching NCEA Level 1
PPTA president Jack Boyle talks to Jesse about the increasing number of schools not taking part in NCEA level one to reduce stress for pupils and teachers. Audio
What's the hurry? Five-year-olds not in rush for school
More children than ever are staying on at pre-school after they've turned five, Ministry of Education data shows.
What's the hurry? 5-year-olds not in rush for school
More children than ever are staying on at pre-school after they've turned five. Last year two and a half thousand five year olds were enrolled at early childhood education centres. That's 500 more… Audio
Valerie Hannon: what is school for?
Our school system needs an urgent update – not only to help kids thrive in a transforming world but so our species can survive, says UK educator Valerie Hannon. Audio
Enrolments in teacher courses rise
Despite an increase in the number of people training to be teachers this year, principals are warning the teacher shortage isn't over yet. Warnings about a severe and growing shortage appear to have… Audio
New rise in stagnating teacher training enrolments
Universities say schools' complaints about a desperate need for more teachers has contributed to a rise in enrolments in teacher education programmes.
Choman Hardi - Considering the Women
Choman Hardi was born in Iraqi Kurdistan in 1974. During the 80s her family fled Iraq after Saddam's forces attacked the Kurds with chemical weapons. In 1993, Hardi was granted refugee status in… Audio
Girls just want to have fun (at the ball)
A year-13 New Plymouth girl has started a petition to be allowed to take her girlfriend as her partner to the school ball. Audio
ECE problems bigger than official figures show
Problems in the early childhood sector run much deeper than official complaint figures indicate, an early childhood researcher says.
