Education
Surge in number of people studying to become teachers
Universities say hundreds more students have enrolled this year and many have come from overseas. Education correspondent John Gerritsen has more. Audio
Overseas enrolment boosts number of people studying teaching
The enrolment increase has come just in time - the Education Ministry recently warned secondary schools in particular risk major teacher shortages.
Free service launched to boost small business financial literacy
The 'Know Your Numbers' programme aims to give small businesses tools and support to help with their long-term success, whether or not they were Xero customers.
'It's a backward step for education' - principal on plan to cut Kāhui Ako
Axing a $118 million scheme that provides extra pay for thousands of teachers is an "ill-considered decision", says one principal, but another says most school leaders in Auckland will back the move.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 14 April 2025
In today's episode, the government wants to remove the second practical driving test and to reduce the number of eye tests required during the licensing process, some principals are labelling a plan… Audio
Principal on potential axing of Kāhui Ako
Some principals are labelling a plan for the Communities of Learning - Kāhui Ako scheme to be axed as "disastrous" for schools. Sacred Heart College principal Patrick Walsh spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Govt proposes removing second practical driving test
The government wants to remove the second practical driving test and to reduce the number of eye tests required during the licensing process. Youth Inspire general manager Zainab Ali spoke to… Audio
Government mulls axing $118m-a-year education scheme
A leaked report reveals the move to axe Kāhui Ako - which covers 2000 schools - would bring a high risk of a legal or industrial challenge. Audio
Leaked document shows govt planning to axe education scheme in next Budget
A leaked document shows the government is considering axing a multi-million-dollar education scheme in next month's Budget. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
RNZ launches journalism scholarship programme
The programme includes five one-off scholarships worth up to $8000 each.
New post-grad psychology qualification to run at AUT and UC next year
It is hoped that it will boost the number of people trained to provide New Zealanders with much needed mental health and addiction support.
Ken Ludwig: adapting a legend and why Shakespeare is essential
A surprise phone call lead award-winning playwright, the most performed of his generation, Ken Ludwig into the world of murder mysteries, becoming the chosen playwright for the Agatha Christie… Audio
NZ's coolest principal calls it a day
Many tears are being shed at a North Shore primary school today, Belmont Primary's school principal, Bruce Cunningham, is retiring after more than twenty years in the job. Audio
More kids struggling with poverty than last year - official figures
The annual report on the child and youth strategy looked at poverty measures and indicators between July 2023 and June 2024.
Students struggle with loan and allowance application delays
StudyLink has processed more applications than last year, but thousands remain uncompleted. Audio
Thousands of students still waiting for student loans
Thousands of tertiary students have been waiting for months for student loans and allowances after a surge in applications. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Children as young as 11 going to GP pregnant
Northland MP says local GPs have treated patients as young as 11 who are pregnant, prompting political discussion on what age reproductive education should begin. Audio
Calls for NZ universities to review ties with Confucius Institute
Academics are calling on New Zealand universities to review their ties with the Confucius Institute after six Australian universities closed centres on their campuses. The non-profit organisations… Audio
Saint Kentigern to open new campus
A major Auckland private school plans to open a new campus in Coromandel, after acquiring a 1000-acre coastal farm land on the peninsula. Audio
Police probe alleged teacher assault at North Shore school
The school's principal said the allegations do not align with the school's values, teaching standards, or the law.
