Education
'No point' in reporting sexual violence, students say
A report on sexual violence among students reveals many victims are not reporting their experiences to their tertiary institution.
Auckland teacher shortage plan to be extended
Principals of poorer schools are being assured a cash bonus for all new graduates taking jobs in the city won't make it harder to attract staff. Audio
Thousands offered to keep Auckland teachers
Schools in Auckland struggling to attract teachers because of the city's notoriously high housing costs have been thrown a lifeline by the Minister of Education, Nikki Kaye. Auckland Primary… Audio
Auckland grad teachers offered thousands to stay in town
The government has come up with a radical new plan to tackle Auckland's critical teacher shortage offering thousands of dollars to any new graduate prepared to stay at any city school for at least… Audio
Dismay over $10k bonus to keep Auckland teachers
A bonus for teachers who stay more than three years at an Auckland school is being rolled out to try solve the teaching crisis in the city, but principals in poorer suburbs are worried it means… Audio
Satisfaction with special education plunges
There has been a sudden drop in satisfaction with the special education service, school principals say.
Report - many victims don't understand they've suffered abuse
Ground breaking report on sexual violence suffered by students has found many do not understand what they've suffered is abuse. Audio
Expo to attract teachers to Auckland
Primary school principal Kevin Bush explains why they're going hard-out to attract teachers to Auckland. A city teachers have been fleeing because they can afford to live there. Audio
Tell me about your thesis
Today we meet Dr. Raj Aich, from the Department of Anthropology at the University of Canterbury. His thesis is about the affective impact of humans and White sharks encountering each other through… Video, Audio, Gallery
New creative hub for high tech collaboration
Victoria University of Wellington along with some of the biggest names in New Zealand film and design technology have come together to form a new hub where students can learn from the best. The… Audio
How to spot a musical prodigy
In every three to five million people there is likely to be one musical prodigy. Could your child be the next Lang Lang? Professor Gary McPherson explains what traits musical prodigies have, what age… Audio
Classroom changes help reduce quake-related issues, study finds
Quake-related behavioural issues dropped by nearly a third in some Christchurch schools after small changes were made, such as removing hanging items and changing break times. Audio
Immigration and education
If immigration is cut what will become of international student education providers? Audio
Govt increases spending on Auckland teacher shortage
As part of its efforts to relieve Auckland's teacher shortage, the government has expanded a recruitment scheme and revived relocation payments to attract teachers from overseas.
BANG! Episode 4: Love & Marriage
In episode 4, we hear from couples about the ways sex and intimacy has changed over their years together, and Sex Therapy NZ's Helen Mounsey shares tips for couples wishing to stay connected. Audio
NZQA sets tougher rules for tertiary English tests
A group representing private tertiary institutions is worried tighter rules on English testing for foreign students will not stop some providers from cheating. Audio
English test change may not stop cheating - tertiary industry
Tougher English-language testing rules for foreign students will not stop some education providers from rorting the system, a group representing private tertiary institutions warns.
Donations flood in for high school's pop up ball op shop
High school students are gearing up for ball season but one South Auckland school is trying to keep costs down. Video, Audio
NZQA cracks down on rote-learned NCEA exam answers
Examiners will be on the lookout for students using memorised or plagiarised answers in this year's school exams, following an independent review. Audio
National standards pass rates plateau as distress rises
The number of children passing the national standards in reading, writing and maths has dropped slightly, new figures show.
