Education
KiVa - Bystanders beating the bullies
Schools who have adopted the Finish KiVa bullying prevention programme in New Zealand are reporting a dramatic drop in the reporting of bullying - in one case to none at all in a term. Senior project… Audio
International students feel 'deceived' by rule changes
International students have been left feeling ripped off after changes to immigration rules shattered their dreams of living in New Zealand, a lawyer says.
Schools struggle to keep pools afloat
About 156 New Zealand school pools closed in the last five years - and 130 more are at risk, Water Safety says. Audio
Decile one school begging for more funding to keep pool open
The principal of Glen Innes School in Auckland says funding isn't anywhere near enough to cover the $8-10,000 it costs each year to maintain his shcool's pool. Audio
University group rejects 'white pride' accusations
A student group accused of promoting white supremacy rejects any accusations of it being a racist club.
Suspicion around Aucklalnd University group
A European Students association at Auckland university is accused of being a front for a white supremacist group. Audio
New technology with Mark Pesce
Mark Pesce on Nokia's rehash of an old faithful phone, what difference are smaller, faster chips really making and the dangers of rapid uptake of immature technologies. Audio
'We only seem to value what we can measure'
A focus on creativity and flexibility needs to be at the forefront of our education system, British education specialist Sir John Jones says. Audio
David Seymour: Close failing schools
A number of schools are failing students "year after year, without consequence" and should be closed, the education undersecretary and ACT leader says. Audio
Disabled students' post-school transition lacking - advocate
A researcher has found parents keep their disabled children at school as long as possible to delay the shift into the adult world.
Maths without numbers
We are all born mathematicians, according to a couple of University of Canterbury psychology professors. They've received a 700,000 dollar grant to look at how much algebra ability humans are born… Audio
Preparing disabled students for life after school
Kathryn Ryan talks with special education advocate and researcher Mark Shanks, who says students with disabilities are being ill-equipped for life after school, because of a fragmented, dysfunctional… Audio
Schools told to watch for driver fatigue
New guidelines recommend awake observers on school trips after a fatal crash near Rotorua.
Indian students hope to return to NZ after deportation
A group of students who are on the verge of being deported say they will continue to fight their case once they're back in India. Video
Taranaki polytech gets fail grade
The Qualifications Authority has lost confidence in the quality of education at Taranaki's Western Institute of Technology.
Indian students vow to continue fighting deportation
A group of Indian students who are on the verge of being deported plan to push Indian police to press charges against their agents, while their lawyer continues their fight in New Zealand. Video, Audio
Taranaki polytech gets fail grade
NZQA downgraded the Western Institute of Technology from a category one provider to category three, making it the lowest rated public tertiary education provider in the county. Audio
Later school start for teens could alleviate traffic problems
Principal Patrick Walsh talks about the later start for secondary schools being beneficial for student achievement and alleviating traffic congestion. Audio
Long Bay College Fire
Auckland's Long Bay College is shut this morning after a fire tore through its technology block. Our reporter Sally Murphy says investigations will start at daybreak. Audio
Fire closes Long Bay College
Auckland's Long Bay College is shut this morning after a fire tore through its technology block. Our reporter Sally Murphy says investigations will start at daybreak. Audio
