Education
Exploitation of Indian students: Money 'can't be tracked or traced'
Employers are continuing to exploit foreign students and they're getting better at covering their tracks, groups that represent migrant workers say.
More Indian students speak out over exploitation
Employers are continuing to exploit foreign students and they're getting better at covering their tracks. The Migrant Workers Association says it's getting more complaints than ever from people who… Audio
Hazing rituals at prestigious Australian university uncovered
Abuse, bizarre hazing rituals and misogyny are rampant at Australia's oldest and most prestigious university, according to a damning new report.
Costings of cutting foreign students 'a lot to lose'
The loss to the economy of government plans to remove work rights for some foreign students has been estimated at $261m per year. It's being described by industry representatives as 'a lot to lose' -… Audio
'Job creators for the future'
Te Auaha, the New Zealand Institute of Creativity will offer the world's first Bachelor of Creativity. Audio, Gallery
Little benefit from zero-fee policy - universities
The government's zero-fee policy for new tertiary students has increased administration costs, but is having little impact on enrolments, universities say.
Unis seeing little benefit from zero-fee policy
Universities are unhappy the government's zero-fee policy for tertiary students has increased their administration costs in exchange for little to no change in their enrolments. Audio
Chinese students in limbo after school closes
A group of overseas students desperately need the government's help after their college closed unexpectedly.
Chinese students stuck in limbo after Auckland college shut down
Overseas students say they're stuck in limbo and need government help after their college, New Zealand National College in Auckland, was shut down by the Qualifications Authority. Audio
Tell me about your thesis
Toiroa Williams tells us about his thesis, which lead to an internship at the prestigious Sundance Institute in LA. His masters thesis at AUT included a documentary looking at successful Opotiki… Audio
Getting your study act together
Education consultant Karen Boyes with key tips for students wanting to start the year with positive study habits. Karen is a teacher, author and public speaker who has twice won New Zealand Educator… Audio
What do principals want from education review?
The government is reviewing the Tomorrow's Schools system that underpins the way more than 2000 state schools are governed and managed. It might bring major changes, or it might tweak around the… Audio
Major education shake-up to review 'Tomorrow's Schools'
The government's planning a three-year makeover of the education system with the aim of ensuring the sector keeps pace with the modern world. In its sights are home-based early childhood education… Audio
Government to review education system
Schools, early childhood education and polytechnics will be subject to government reviews and action plans over the next three years.
We can be better at maths
Maths tutor and consultant weighs in on the subject's failures in our schools. Audio
Is university a waste of time?
The age-old argument over the worth of going to university. Audio
ERO urges action on alarming maths decline
Teachers must do more to stop children's confidence and performance in maths falling as they advance through primary school, the Education Review Office says. Audio
Number of NZ schools with guns unknown
A number of schools own guns which are used by students but no one is sure exactly how many schools or where they are.
No list of schools with firearms due to security concern
A number of schools own guns which are used by students but no one is sure exactly how many schools or where they are because it could provide a 'shopping list' for criminals. Audio
More teens getting NCEA and UE in summer holidays
Young people are increasingly making a last-ditch effort to get NCEA and University Entrance by completing NCEA standards in the summer holidays.
