Education
Children's commissioner urges halt to education bill
A major overhaul of the education system must be put hold until children are consulted, the Children's Commissioner Judge Andrew Becroft says.
New Chch school already needs more staff
Classrooms at a new super school in east Christchurch cater for up to 300 students at a time. Video
Children's Commissioner urges halt to education changes
Judge Andrew Becroft says he's astonished children haven't been asked for their views on the Education Amendment Bill, and wants MPs to stop working on it until they are. Audio
Chch's new super school opens in Aranui with a bumper roll
Haeata is the first public school in Christchurch to cater for all ages, replacing three eastern suburbs schools that were closed after the earthquakes. RNZ joined more than 900 students for the first… Video, Audio
Indian students 'not victims' - Immigration Minister
Michael Woodhouse says the students facing deportation are ultimately responsible for the fraud that got them into NZ - and they need to leave.
Student facing deportation asked to help investigation
One of nine Indian students facing deportation is being asked at the very same time to help with a government investigation into the Auckland school he attended.
Intueri Education to exit Australian business by the end of the year
The troubled vocational training company, Intueri Education, plans to exit its Australian business by the end of the year.
Children's commissoner would like children to have a say in
Judge Andrew Becroft, commissioner for children, speaks the Panel about why he believes children should be consulted on changes to the education system. Audio
Student marked for deportation asked to help in investigation
One of nine Indian students seeking sanctuary from government efforts to deport them deportation is being asked at the very same time to help with a government investigation into the Auckland school… Audio
Indian students plan to seek sanctuary in a church
Nine Indian students are defying their deportation orders saying they will seek sanctuary in an Auckland church. Audio
Indian students to use church to avoid deportation
Nine Indian students trying to avoid deportation will seek sanctuary in an Auckland church tonight. "These students are innocent," says supporter Sunny Sehgal. Audio
Indian students lose bid to stay in NZ
Manoj Narra hoped to become the only educated member of his family. Instead, because of a fraudulant agent, he and others face imminent deportation. Video
Maximising our children's potential
What sorts of hopes and dreams do parents have for their children, and do all Kiwi kids have the same opportunities to maximise their potential. Audio
Maximising our children's potential
What sorts of hopes and dreams do parents have for their children, and do all Kiwi kids have the same opportunities to maximise their potential.
AudioParents call for more protections for disabled children
The Human Rights Commission and disability advocates are urging a parliamentary select committee to toughen legal protections for disabled school children. John Gerritsen reports. Audio
Indian students lose appeal against deportation order
Nine Indian students were told today they must leave the country as their appeal against their deportation orders was declined. One of the students and the group's lawyer talk to Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Rogue republicans threaten Trump's education pick
If one more Republican opposes Betsy DeVos, Donald Trump's education secretary pick, she will be just the tenth cabinet nominee ever rejected by Congress.
Auckland schools fear relief teacher shortage
Auckland school principals are worried they won't be able to find relievers to fill in when teachers are sick or on leave this year. They say it is making it difficult to release their best teachers… Audio
Greens want te reo Maori to be core subject in schools
The Green Party is working on a new policy to make te reo Maori a compulsory subject in schools for children up to Year 10 Audio
Auckland schools facing relief teacher shortage
Auckland school principals say a teacher shortage in the city is affecting the supply of relief teachers.
