Education
Australian universities warned of foreign interference threat
The fear of Chinese government intrusion into Western universities is sparking a push by Australia's closest allies for a more coordinated response to Beijing's aggressive tactics.
Teaching life skills in schools.
Is it teachers' responsibilty to teach financial literacy, cyber safety and civics? Audio
School speaker thefts
Claire Howison of St Albans Primary School in Christchurch talks about how their outdoor speakers keep getting nicked. Audio
Revolutionising education for the world's poorest children
Bridge International Academies is attempting to fix the global education crisis in some of the most impoverished places on the planet. It's a chain of inexpensive private schools with the backing of… Audio
Parents want more life skills taught at school
New Zealand parents want their children to be taught life skills as part of their education, however cultural influences, location and income all play a role in parental expectations of their child's… Audio
Tiny homes mooted for small town's housing woes
Students are struggling to find affordable accommodation in Taumarunui, which has two tertiary providers. Could tiny homes be the solution? Video, Audio
Otago Uni putting 26 CCTV cameras on public student streets
The university says the controversial project, which is a first for New Zealand, is needed to combat rising crime, but some students say it's "creepy". Video, Audio
Not a holiday for parents
The school holidays can mean even more time and financial strain on parents. Audio
Tell me about your thesis
Mohamed Alansari tells us about his thesis titled Social-Psychological Factors and Tertiary Learning Environments: Student Perspectives, Measures and Influences. Mohamed developed a questionnaire for… Audio
160 jobs to go at Otago University
Otago University has confirmed it will cut 160 full-time support staff jobs.
Spectrum Playgroup: a special place for kids with autism
After an autism diagnosis, every parent asks 'What next?' and most often the answer is 'Waiting list', says Cat Noakes-Duncan. So she set up a playgroup with a difference. Audio
Teaching the homeless to build new homes
He Korowai Trust in the Far North, which has been housing the homeless, has won a $2 million grant to set up the Sweet-As Academy to teach trades to people who have not had formal education.
Pukekohe weavers teach Pakeha to carry on legacy
A Pukekohe weaving tutor is encouraging her Pakeha students to ensure weaving skills are kept alive. Emily Whyte of Whariki o Te Ao has been teaching people how to make traditional Maori cloaks or… Audio
Sweet-As Academy to train young Kaitaia Māori in trades
A Far North trust that's been housing the homeless, and helping needy families into their own homes, is embarking on a new project. He Korowai Trust is starting a trades training academy in Kaitaia… Audio
'Incomprehensible' work leads to course closure
Plagiarism and incomprehensible English in student work at an Auckland tertiary institute led to the shut down of four of its courses, the New Zealand Qualifications Authority says.
West Auckland rangatahi take plunge with diving school
A West Auckland dive group known locally as the kina slayers is helping to immerse local rangatahi in tikanga in relation to the ocean. Te Kawa o Tangaroa Tikanga works to to ensure rangatahi are… Audio
Petition calling for mental health inquiry delived to Beehive
A family who lost their 15-year-old daughter to suicide has delivered a 30,000 signature petition to Parliament asking for an urgent inquiry into the country's mental health crisis. Video, Audio
Kids excluded from school 'crying for help'
Children with high needs, such as autism, are being denied a full and fair education due to a lack of specialised teacher training and resources, parents and educators say. Audio
Push for Māori to step into IT industry
A lack of diversity in information technology is behind a move to encourage more Māori to step into the industry.
Little Soldiers: Exploring China's polarising education system
Lenora Chu was an American journalist working in Shanghai when she decided to enroll her three-year-old son in China's state-run public schools. What she discovered was a military-like education… Audio
