Education
Tell me about your thesis
For his thesis, mountain biker, Matt Miller invented the invented the Brake Power Meter, which automatically measures braking power and time spent braking while you ride, which is a world first. Video, Audio, Gallery
Wellington Universities look at housing more students
The number of available rentals in the Wellington has dropped 70% on a year ago, and TradeMe figures predict the demand in January is even bigger. It's giving universities in other cities the chance… Audio
International educators react to limits on overseas students
The international education sector is pushing back against moves to crack down on the ability on overseas students to get job and then settle permanently in New Zealand. Immigration Minister Ian… Audio
Student visa moves prompt pushback: They feel 'conned'
The international education sector is pushing back against moves to crack down on the ability of overseas students to a get job and then permanent residence.
Racism in schools: 'We need to face up to that'
Racism in schools is unacceptable and reflects attitudes in wider society, groups representing teachers and principals say.
Teachers, principals disturbed by racism complaints
Students told researchers for the Office of the Children's Commissioner and the School Trustees Association of problems including discrimination by teachers and abuse from other children. Audio
Educational results falling for NZ's disadvantaged
The number of New Zealand children from poor backgrounds who are succeeding academically is falling by at least 1 percentage point a year, an OECD report shows.
Māori, Pasifika kids reveal racism in schools
Disturbing complaints about racism in schools have emerged from a study involving nearly 1700 children. Audio
Racism against Māori, Pasifika in schools revealed
Disturbing complaints by students about racism in schools have emerged in a new report published today. Students say they suffered from racial stereotypes and low expectations from teachers, as well… Audio
Weather: Back to school in record heat
The end of the summer holidays and the first day of school might be welcomed by parents, but teachers and students are braced to return to the classroom in record heat. James Morris is the Principal… Audio
Mathematician accuses university of discrimination, loses case
A self-described mathematical genius who accused the University of Canterbury of discrimination has had her claim struck out. Dr Gabriella Popa complained to the Human Rights Commission in 2015… Audio
It's Nice Once You're In
Chris Button, associate professor and dean of Otago University's Physical education department has been looking into how we teach children swimming and survival skills - he joins us to tell us more. Audio
Schools starting year with unfilled vacancies
Principals are increasing class sizes, asking senior managers to teach and persuading retired teachers to return to work amid a teacher shortage they expect will only get worse. Audio
Teacher shortage: Three vacancies, one applicant
The teacher shortage is set to get worse with too few people training, but more pay and better workloads could help, principals say.
Transitioning to the next school
How to best help your children manage their first days at school. Audio
Schools battle to have enough teachers
Teachers in Switzerland earn twice what ours do. Audio
Disabled children 'front of queue' for government funding
Children with disabilities and behavioural problems are at the front of the queue for increased government funding, Education Minister Chris Hipkins says. Audio
Disabled children 'front of queue' for government funding
Children with disabilities and behavioural problems are at the front of the queue for increased government funding, Education Minister Chris Hipkins says. Audio
International student influx - less skilled permanent residents
New Zealand's new permanent residents are now less skilled than five years ago because some international students are using the student visa scheme to get residence. There has been plenty of debate… Audio
Shortage forces schools to hire weak teachers
A serious shortage of teachers is forcing schools to scrape the bottom of the barrel and hire people they would not normally consider. Schools begin to reopen from Monday and principals say most have… Audio
