Education
Southside Boys to Southside Giants
As year 13 students prepare themselves for the next step after high school, Arizona Leger from the Auckland University of Technology explores the stories of South Auckland to find out what it takes to… Audio
40pc of kiwi adults unable to read at functioning level
The Book Council says it is becoming increasingly alarmed at the literacy rate of New Zealand adults and children.
The wait is over: 'Nervous' students check NCEA results
Tens of thousands of teenagers will be hitting the refresh button on their computers as their exam results are now out.
Scaffolding offers three year apprenticeship
The industry has joined the likes of plumbers and electricians to offer a 3 year apprenticeship for people to learn the nuts and bolts of the trade while on the job. Audio
Students will be logging on to receive their NCEA results
Students will be logging on to receive their NCEA results this morning - Jake Wills who is co-head of mathematics at Kapiti College joins us. Audio
NCEA results are out
We speak to Olivia Alberts from Mount Albert Grammar, who has already checked her results this morning. Audio
$1m cost for govt to get back two early education centres
The Ministry of Education paid nearly $1 million to have two early education centres in Wellington transferred from Victoria University back to the Crown.
Parents hope bullied child will be able to move school
Parents of a boy with autism are hopeful the ministry will relax its zoning policy so he can move to a school where he won't be bullied, they say.
Teacher censured for leaving child in car for four hours
An early childhood teacher has been censured by the Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal after she inadvertently left a child locked in a car for four hours.
Cafe skills aids odyssey from addiction to employment
An organisation that teaches addicts cafe skills is looking for Auckland businesses to take on their work-ready trainees. Audio
Southside Boys To Southside Giants
As year 13 students prepare themselves for the next step after high school, Arizona Leger from the Auckland University of Technology explores the stories of South Auckland to find out what it takes to… Audio
Improving the reputation of creepy crawlies
Bugs and creepy crawlies may not be something you want to hear about over your breakfast, but Auckland Zoo is on a mission to get us all to feel a little more inclined to tiny little critters that… Audio, Gallery
Auckland college fails to overturn registration cancellation
A troubled Auckland tertiary institution has failed to overturn the cancellation of its registration.
Andrew Knight: think about the turkey
New Zealand's leading animal advocacy organisation SAFE wants people thinking about tasty alternatives to turkey, lamb and other kinds of meat this festive season. Well known for its advocacy for the… Audio
Ezekiel Raui: from the Far North to Buckingham Palace
A couple of years ago, 20 year old Ezekiel (Zeke) Raui met Barack Obama. Next year he'll meet the queen to receive an award for his work in leadership and mental health. Audio
Ingidenous rights under scholar's microscope
An Auckland researcher has been given an international scholarship to investigate how United Nations guidelines on indigenous rights can be applied to New Zealand law.
Loved Alexandra principal retires
Garry Andersen has retired after 35 years at the Terrace Primary School in Central Otago. Garry is known for his encouragement of positive relationships, respect and politeness. Audio
No more arrests for student debtors
The government's going to be softer on getting students to repay their loans. Will they just not bother? Audio
Tell me about your thesis
Our last thesis chat for the year is with Dr Katie Weastell who has been looking at the caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Audio
Kawhia's own Santa
If you're in Kawhia or Huntly you probably know the name of our next guest: Sid Patel. To the local school children, the businessman is their very own Santa. Audio
