Education
School staff refuse to talk to police about seclusion room complaint
Staff at one of eight special schools that have used seclusion rooms to discipline children have refused to talk to police investigating a family's complaint.
Eight special schools revealed as having seclusion rooms
The Education Minister, Hekia Parata, has revealed that eight of the country's 64 special schools have used seclusion rooms to discipline children. Audio
Ruru Special School staff won't talk to police
A police investigation into the use of seclusion rooms at Ruru School in Invercargill appears to have been limited because school staff have invoked their right to stay silent. Audio
Lincoln repays $1.5m over teaching hours
Lincoln University has repaid $1.5 million in government subsidies after an investigation found it had taught fewer hours than it should have. Audio
Māori innovation hub targets modern tech, education
Science organisation Callaghan Innovation is targeting Māori businesses at its research premises in Petone.
Lincoln considering legal action over undelivered courses
Lincoln University has had to repay $1.5 million it received for teaching that never took place at its Telford Division. Audio
Lincoln repays $1.5m for under-teaching courses
Lincoln University has repaid $1.5million after a Tertiary Education Commission investigation found it had taught fewer hours than it was paid for. Audio
Hekia Parata: A tenure in the trenches
Power Play - The Education Minister's announcement she is stepping down at next year's election came as a surprise to many. Jane Patterson looks back at the testy times of Hekia Parata.
Education sector reflects on forceful minister
Education Minister Hekia Parata has clashed with several groups during her tenure, and they say while they didn't always agree with her policies, she has made her mark. Video
Hekia Parata to stand down after election
A Cabinet reshuffle could be on the cards early next year after Education Minister Hekia Parata announced her intention to stand down at the election. Video
Hekia Parata won't stand at next year's election
The Education Minister Hekia Parata is ending her parliamentary career at the next election. John Gerritsen reports on the ups and downs of her time at the helm of the country's schools. Audio
Maths teacher who wrote national standard says exam was "disastrous"
A retired maths teacher who wrote the national standard for the subject says a 'disastrous' NCEA exam last month has brought the NZQA into disrepute. Audio
Getting jobs in the future
In a world where technology is rapidly changing the future of the workforce, what does global evidence tell us about how the education system can lead to good jobs for people?
Kathryn Ryan speaks to… Audio
Waikato Uni and DHB hope to host new Medical School
Waikato University is teaming with the Waikato DHB in a bid to set up a third medical school in New Zealand. We talk to Waikato University vice-chancellor Neil Quigley. Audio
Waikato Uni and DHB hope to host new Medical School
Waikato University is teaming with the Waikato DHB in a bid to set up a third medical school in New Zealand. We talk to Waikato University vice-chancellor Neil Quigley. Audio
Hamilton medical school proposal comes under fire
As the rural doctor shortage bites, there are plans to open a third medical school - this one would be opened in Hamilton by 2020. But NZ's oldest medical school Otago is giving it the cold shoulder. Audio
Seclusion room inquiry given top priority - Chief Ombudsman
Investigating the use of seclusion rooms in New Zealand schools is at the top of his priority list, the Chief Ombudsman says. Video
Autism New Zealand CEO on seclusion in schools
Autism New Zealand CEO Dane Dougan says there's no place for seclusion in schools and wants an independent inquiry to be held into the practice. Audio
Seclusion rooms pin-pointed as a symptom of special ed under-funding
Special education advocates say seclusion rooms are a symptom of under funding of the special education system. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
