Education
Teenagers finding it hard to get summer jobs - we have tips
School's almost out and summer holiday jobs are almost in - if they can found that is - producer Mahvash Ikram talks with summer job seekers. Audio
Watch: David Seymour tries the new free school lunch menu
David Seymour says the beef rissoles dish is "one of the best meals that you're going to have".
The Panel with Deborah Hart and Richard Pamatatau (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Deborah Hart & Richard Pamatatau discuss the appointment of a Crown Observer to Wellington Council, David Seymores $3 lunch plans, and Darleen… Audio
Government unveils rebooted school lunch menu
It says the new menu will save more than $130 million a year.
Prestigious college's parents asked to speak to children after staffer's 'inappropriate online activity'
King's College on Monday announced police have been notified after a staff member quit.
We ask: what do you think of school lunch scheme?
Reporter Leonard Powell asked passersby what they think of the School Lunches scheme. Audio
A teacher's journey
Teachers. Most of us probably have a favourite, or a not so favourite, from our old school days but Madi Dick-Naqova knows better than most how a teacher can shape you and the way you treat others… Audio
What makes Chinese students so successful?
Analysis - The world could learn from the skilled and creative workforce being created in China, academics say.
No room in the halls for prospective uni students
Some teens who missed out on places in the halls are now rethinking their academic futures: "There's been a lot of tears." Audio
Spike in applications for uni hall accommodation
Many universities are reporting a spike in applications for halls of residence next year. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
Taranaki school recognised in book celebrating 75 years of Commonwealth
The co-founders of the Taranaki school were interviewed by King Charles' biographer for the project.
The Panel with Ed Amon and Claire Amos (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Mark Leishman and panellists Ed Amon and Claire Amos discuss the job losses to come with the closure of the Alliance Group's Smithfield plant in Timaru and students and staff of… Audio
NZQA to trial computer auto-marking for online writing exams
Students and teachers want results as quickly as possible, and auto-marking could help speed up the process, deputy chief executive Jann Marshall says.
Remote school principal disappointed over rural bus cuts
An Otago principal says it "doesn't feel like common sense prevails" when it comes to cuts to rural school bus services. Audio
Otago principal responds to rural school bus services cuts
So far this year, 176 routes have been or are being reviewed by the Ministry of Education; 21 have been cut and 11 have been replaced with different routes or combined with others. Otago schools have… Audio
'Developing educational crisis': Whistleblower fears for correspondence students
Te Kura says 35 percent of its more than 6000 at-risk students have not returned any work this year.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 17 October 2024
On today's episode, a whistleblower is warning that thousands of at-risk students enrolled at Te Kura, the Correspondence School are sitting at home doing nothing, the Accident Compensation… Audio
Thousands of at-risk Te Kura students 'doing nothing': Whistleblower
A whistleblower is warning that thousands of at-risk students enrolled at Te Kura, the Correspondence School are sitting at home doing nothing. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Cuts meant to 'shut down' school lunch scheme - principal
Naenae College principal Chris Taylor says the new restrictions make the programme unworkable. Audio
Kaupapa Māori students more likely to get NCEA merit and excellence endorsements
Students at kaupapa Māori schools attempt more NCEA credits and are more likely to get merit and excellence endorsements than those at comparable mainstream schools.
