Education
More teens completing NCEA in summer holidays
Increasing numbers of young people are making a last-ditch effort to get NCEA and University Entrance by completing NCEA standards in the summer holidays. More than 1,200 students enrolled in this… Audio
An academic talks about his long tenure at USP in Suva
This year the University of the South Pacific is marking 50 years operation after being set up by 12 Pacific Island countries back in 1968. Audio
Govt moves forward with education reforms
The government has moved a step closer to officially ending both the charter schools model and national standards in reading, writing and maths.
Understanding Young Men's Experiences of Suicide Bereavement
In the first study of its kind, Dr Chris Bowden, who is a lecturer in Victoria's School of Education, found that young men aged between 17-25 who lost a close male friend to suicide, suffered, grieved… Audio
Zero-fees tertiary policy labelled a rort
The fees-free tertiary policy has been dubbed 'Rorts R Us' by the ACT Party, after the penalty for false claims was significantly scaled back.
Law interns' sexual assault complaints come to light
Victoria University has confirmed several of its students on internships at a top law firm reported being sexually assaulted by lawyers two years ago. Audio
Free tertiary education scheme 'compromised' now penalty reduced
The penalty for students who try to rort the scheme has been significantly scaled back, to a fine of up to $5000 from an original penalty of up to three years in jail. Video, Audio
Serious allegations against lawyers
One of New Zealand's top law firms, Russell McVeagh, is under scrutiny over serious sexual allegations levelled against its staff members two years ago. Audio
Tell me about your thesis
Therese Crocker joins us from Palmerston North to tell us about her thesis on Settling Treaty Claims Audio
Law firm responds to alleged misconduct claims
Russell McVeagh says it has always taken employees' concerns extremely seriously as it deals with the fallout from serious sexual allegations against two of its former employees. The allegations date… Audio
Parenting: Settling your child into school
Settling in to a new school year can be a struggle for many children, and for parents who want to know how to help. Children's coach Jennifer Pollard has some strategies. Audio
New technology with Mark Pesce
Futurist, writer and educator Mark Pesce discusses the technical, commercial, legal, and security-related aspects of a feature designed to accelerate performance used in almost every CPU from… Audio
Govt lowers penalty for fees-free fraudsters
The government is softening the penalty for students who try to rort the fees-free tertiary study scheme, but it says it will make it easier to punish lawbreakers. Audio
Alleged misconduct towards student law clerks at top firm
Victoria University has confirmed that several of its students on a summer clerkship at one of the country's top law firms, Russell McVeagh, complained about the actions of lawyers towards them at… Audio
Teachers contributing to Māori under-achievement
Teachers are contributing to Māori children's poor performance at school, the head of the Education Ministry says.
Are our schools providing for Māori students?
The head of the Education Ministry has conceded the day the education system has been failing Māori students since the day it began.
Iona Holsted told MPs during the Ministry's annual review poor… Audio
Government weakens oversight for free tertiary education
The Government is reducing the penalty for students who try to rort the no-fees tertiary study scheme. It had intended that people who wrongly claim the free year of education would be liable to three… Audio
Māori student under-achievement 'chronic'
The head of the Education Ministry has told MPs the under-achievement of Māori students is chronic, intractable and systemic.
Education Secretary Iona Holsted appeared before a select committee… Audio
Digital divide in schools leaves students struggling
Low-income families are struggling to afford computers for their children and there is a growing demand for help, an Auckland trust says.
Digital divide worries schools
There's growing concern that poor and middle-income families will miss out as more schools ask children to bring computers to class. Education Correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
