Education
State schools applying to become charter schools
Some schools could convert later this year, the head of the Charter Schools Agency says. Audio
The school where students still love their free lunches
A high school that makes its own healthy lunches says they hardly have any leftovers at the end of the day. Audio
Seven new charter schools set to open their doors
Seven new charter schools are opening throughout the country this week, and there there are questions about their effectiveness, and concerns over how they'll be monitored. Audio
Government's tertiary education shake-up greeted with scepticism
The government is considering creating a new type of tertiary institution that apparently combines universities and apprenticeship-style training. Audio
Govt considering new type of tertiary institution
The government is considering a new type of tertiary institution that apparently combines a university and apprenticeship-style training. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Ingrid… Audio
How a Northland school makes healthy lunch for $4 a student
Bay of Islands College Principal Edith Painting Davis tells Nathan Rarere about her school's healthy, delicious looking lunches produced for $4 which are enjoyed by all. Audio
Capital's creative industry 'shocked' campus could close doors
Leaders in the performing arts industry are worried following news Wellington's only creative polytech campus could close. Audio
Rural teachers buying pies out of own pockets to feed students
Whether it's a late lunch, the wrong lunch, or no lunch at all, it seems the government's new school lunch programme has lost its way, literally. The New Zealand Rural Schools Association has been… Audio
Wellington's only creative polytech could be on chopping block
There's shock and worry in the performing arts industry with news the capital's only creative polytech campus could be for the chopping block. The cash-strapped national polytechnic organisation Te… Audio
Helping every Kiwi kid make a good first impression
As kids head off to school, there is the inevitable flurry of shopping to sort out uniforms and supplies. 'School Start - First Impressions' is a charity that aims to ensure every child has a chance… Audio
Central Wellington polytech campus Te Kāhui Auaha may close
It comes as Te Pūkenga divisions review their programmes and properties to see how they can remain financially viable.
Demand for donated school stationery 'higher than ever'
A community-run group in Lower Hutt has been pulling together school stationery packages to donate to whānau. Audio
Ashburton school drops pounamu pass rule after online outrage
Ashburton Intermediate School has dropped a rule requiring students to get a uniform pass to wear a pounamu at school.
New charter schools open doors for term 1
Mihi whakatau and pancakes will welcome students as three new charter schools kick off the learning year.
School lunch delays: 'Our students deserve better than this'
One Auckland school had to buy 200 pies for students after their lunches arrived nearly four hours late. "It's not okay when I've got hungry kids."
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 31 January 2025
In today's episode, the government's freshly announced plans for the Dunedin Hospital shows the rebuild will initially have fewer beds than the current hospital, the government has launched its final… Audio
Parents, think twice before posting back-to-school pics
Parents could unwittingly give away more information than they think when they post online, police are warning.
Changes to ECE rules will be to 'detriment' of children, government warned
A group of leading early childhood academics say they have serious concerns about David Seymour's planned reforms.
Former school lunch provider critical of new programme
A former school lunch provider has criticised the government's new programme. Trust House chief executive John Prendergast spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'Easy to focus on the outliers': Seymour defends school lunch programme
Some principals are reporting major problems with the revamped school lunch scheme - including late meals and ham in halal lunches. Audio
