Education
Students angry and shocked at course closure
New Zealand National College has agreed to stop teaching four business courses after the Qualifications Authority discovered problems including plagiarism and poor marking. The 300 students enrolled… Audio
Extra $1bn needed for primary schooling - NZEI
The government needs to find an extra $1 billion in Thursday's Budget to ensure every child has the support they need to learn, teachers say.
NZQA failed 80% of college's business grades
New Zealand National College has agreed to stop teaching four business courses after problems including plagiarism and poor marking. Audio
Government knew religion in schools potentially discriminatory
The Ministry of Education identified that religious instruction in state schools may be discriminatory more than 16 years ago, but chose to take no action. Video, Audio
Foreign students forced to transfer after problems found at institution
More than 300 foreign students will have to transfer to another institution after NZQA discovered significant problems at an Auckland tertiary college. Audio
Keeping up with tech savvy kids
The Mind Lab by Unitec, is about to kick off its second "Tech Toolbox" programme - a 10 week evening course for adults who want to stay ahead of the curve in the tech world. Over the course, they'll… Audio
Ngaire Aben-Tuhiwai and Cleveland Raroa: From Nuhaka with aroha
Nuhaka in northern Hawke's Bay has a general store, a fish and chip shop, eight marae and until recently little in the way of post-secondary educational opportunities. Educationalist Ngaire… Audio
Italy makes childhood vaccination compulsory
Italy's government has ruled that children must be vaccinated against 12 common illnesses before they can enrol for state-run schools.
Schools find new life after post-quake shake-up
A Christchurch school shut down after the Canterbury earthquakes is humming with activity once again - but with a new identity.
David Dolan - Please don't stop the music
Lecturers at the Waikato University School of Music fear proposed staff cuts will see the school's demise, with University management preparing to restructure the faculty of Arts and Social Sciences… Audio
Lead investigations under way at Dunedin schools
Public health teams are visiting five primary schools after the discovery of raised lead levels.
Dunedin principals reassured over lead levels
The principals of five Dunedin schools where increased lead levels have been found in soil tests say there is no need to panic. Audio
100s of messages, gifts sent to girl whose mum said was bullied
A mother has declined repeated requests to be interviewed today after Checkpoint learnt there might be more to her claims that her daughter was bullied and no one would attend her birthday. Audio
Thousands scammed: Mum makes up birthday party sob story
A New Zealand mother has misled thousands of people around the country and the world after claiming her daughter was badly bullied and no one would attend her birthday party. Video, Audio
Dunedin primary school grounds being tested further for lead
Five Dunedin schools have been that raised levels of lead had been found in soil in their school grounds. Whetu Cormack, the head of the Principal's Federation and Principal of Bathgate Park, one of… Audio
Noise and young ears
Massey University acoustics researchers have been working with childcare centres that are keen to lower noise levels and protect the hearing of young children. Audio
Noise and young ears
Massey University acoustics researchers have been working with childcare centres that are keen to lower noise levels and protect the hearing of young children.
AudioCoroner recommends school should develop CPR training program
The coroner has recommended the school that Stephen Dudley attended should develop a CPR training program and officials should should form guidelines on the use of defilibrators. Audio
More teachers for $5m
Does the teaching profession need some long-term incentives to retain staff? Audio
Dr Jess on food in schools
Dr Jess Berentson-Shaw discusses the pros and cons of food in schools as a Government policy. Audio
