Education
Indian businesses 'sell' jobs for visas to students
Indian business owners are charging foreign students $20,000 or more for jobs that will get them work visas or residence, Immigration New Zealand documents show.
Minister reacts to call for student loan cap to be abolished
Students are demanding the government get rid of the limit on loans which they say unfairly affects those who already have undergraduate degrees. Tertiary Education Minister Paul Goldsmith told us the… Audio
Medical students are calling for an end to student loan cap
More and more medical students face having to drop out of their studies because of the eight-year cap on student loans. Students are demanding the government get rid of the limit on loans which they… Audio
Indian businesses charging students up to $20k for jobs, visas
Indian business owners are illegally charging foreign students $20,000 or more for jobs that will get them work and residence visas. RNZ education reporter John Gerritsen has the details. Audio
Full school haka farewells Sir John Graham
Hundreds of mourners paid respects to former All Blacks captain and headmaster of Auckland Grammar School Sir John Graham in Parnell today. Audio
School letter to parents about suicide 'appalling' - Mike King
Mental health advocate Mike King is criticising a school that sent out a letter to parents last week which named and seemingly blamed a student for committing suicide. Audio
New school site opposed by residents
A plan to rebuild Redcliffs School on a popular park has outraged some residents. Video, Audio
Educators cut ties with 'old boys network' Indian student recruiters
Some private tertiary institutions have stopped working with three men suspected of controlling a large part of the Indian student market.
Private institutions cut ties with Indian student recruitment cartel
Some private tertiary institutions are cutting ties with three men believed to be controlling a large part of the multi-million dollar Indian student market. Audio
Mike King critical of school letter after student's death
Mental health advocate Mike King says he was left speechless after a school sent out a letter to parents inadvertently naming and blaming a student for committing suicide. Video, Audio
Top flight flutist in Auckland
University of Auckland celebrates the appointment of new flute lecturer Eric Lamb to the School of Music. American born, Eric has an ongoing performing career working at a top level with Sydney's… Audio
Sir John Key to receive Honorary Doctorate
Sir John Key is set to receive an Honorary Doctorate from University of Canterbury. Sir John, graduated from the university in 1983 with a Bachelor of Commerce degree majoring in Accountancy. And of… Audio
'Old boys' network' suspected in Indian student market
Immigration officials are worried three men are controlling much of the multi-million-dollar market through a network of agents, documents show.
BANG! Episode 2: Sex and Sensibility
In episode two, we explore how teens deal with sex ed, relationships and the influence of pornography. Plus famous Kiwis travel back in time to deliver sex advice to their teen selves. Audio
One man controlling most of NZ Indian student market
Immigration officials suspect one man is controlling most of the multi-million-dollar Indian student market in New Zealand. RNZ education reporter John Gerritsen explains the details. Audio
'We Have Power' campaign urges students to vote
The 'We Have Power' campaign is inspiring young people across New Zealand to vote this September. Union of Students' Associations president Jonathan Gee joins us. Audio
Student Volunteer Army teams up with primary schools
More than 32,000 pupils from 1000 primary schools are to take part in a new initiative from the Student Volunteer Army.
A Lifetime of Inspiration
One person can make a difference. Hutt Valley High School Music teacher Gary Wilby is a case in point. He's been inspiring students in the Hutt Valley since 1977. And today that dedication to his… Audio
Slice of Heaven - Choices
It's obvious that immigration has changed New Zealand in the past. But it's difficult to foresee how it will change us in the future. Where will the debate go and can we move past racism? What role… Audio
Work on $26m upgrade to Hornby High gets underway
The first sod has been turned for a $26 million redevelopment of Hornby High School in Christchurch, while a tree was planted to mark the completion of an upgrade of Hornby Primary School.
