Education
Big drop in Indian student visa applications
The number of study visa applications lodged with Immigration New Zealand in India plummeted last year, as did the proportion of failed applications, Immigration figures show.
Back to school: Whetu Cormick
Many schools re-open this week. And we're hearing constantly about the teacher shortage, particularly in Auckland. There are many reasons for that - including the status of the teaching profession… Audio
Govt releases details of NCEA review
The government has released more details of its upcoming review of the NCEA.
Northland's only tertiary art course may be scrapped
The region's polytech has warned it will end the programme unless there's an increase in student numbers, and with only days to go until this year's start date, it's ten students short. Audio
Tertiary fees-free scheme at risk of being rorted
The fees-free study scheme is vulnerable to students rorting the system due to a gap in the government's records, Treasury officials warn.
Tertiary fees-free scheme at risk of being rorted
Treasury officials have warned the free tertiary study scheme is vulnerable to students rorting the system because of a gap in the Government's records. Labour's flagship policy offers a free year of… Audio
Families struggling with back-to-school costs
Charities and budgeting services have warned that some families will struggle with back to school costs as schools begin to reopen next week.
Families struggling with back-to-school costs
The Salvation Army is expecting a spike in applications for loans for laptop computers and the charity KidsCan has 2500 children on its waiting list for assistance. Audio
St Stephen's Maori to reopen after 20 years
New plans for the school will be revealed tomorrow at the St Stephen's Maori boarding school reunion in the Bay of Plenty. Audio
School uniforms - outdated?
Yesterday we discussed the rising cost of public education after the news loan sharks were jumping on the back-to-school stress with high-interest loans. Today we revisit the topic with listener… Audio
Tell me about your thesis
Young men talk about the rules of (hetero)romantic relationships. Audio
New technology with Bill Bennett
Technology journalist Bill Bennett with Netflix doubling its reach in two years, Amazon Go, the grocery store with almost no staff, and a quiet end to Google Lunar X Prize's race to the moon. Audio
Secondary school scraps voluntary fees
A Taranaki school has scrapped voluntary fees and donations in a bid to help struggling families.
School scraps fees and donations to relieve pressure
The principal of a Taranaki school which has become the latest to scrap voluntary fees and donations says he hopes it will relieve pressure on struggling families. Video, Audio
Novopay chases teachers over historic over-payments
Novopay has referred a teacher to a debt collection agency because she owes money from four years ago when she was incorrectly paid sick leave. Video, Audio
Hotter weather will change New Zealand forever
Soaring temperatures are going to change our natural forests, coasts, and the way we live. Dr Judy Lawrence from Victoria University talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
The cost of school
The cost of school supplies continues to have an impact on struggling families. Audio
Loan sharks target back-to-school families: 'It's appalling'
High-interest finance companies are using social media to target families struggling to pay for back-to-school costs. Audio
Commissioner appointed to govern Hato Petera College
A commissioner will take over the governance of Hato Petera College in Auckland.
NCEA assessment 'not good practice'
Too much NCEA assessment is harming secondary school students, an Auckland school principal says. Audio
