Education
A life devoted to Pasifika language
Jan Taouma, co-founded the first Samoan early childhood center in New Zealand, A'oga Fa'a Samoa. Over the last 40 years, she's seen thousands of students immersed in their culture and championed the… Audio
The new board game teaching tamariki to invest
The creator of a new board game teaching children how to invest says she did not grow up knowing anything about it. Audio
Fighting back against vaping - with virtual reality
Canterbury high school students have been using VR headsets and a cellphone app to learn about the dangers of vaping. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 13 September 2024
On today's episode, a Waitangi Tribunal report into changes to the Marine and Coastal Area Act has found the amendment breaches principals of the Treaty, and risks significantly endangering the… Audio
NZ's role in shaping Malaysian doctors and teachers
In the 1950s newly independent Malaysia needed educated leaders and professionals to provide services. This is where the Colombo plan came in: a co-operative agreement with New Zealand to boost… Audio
Govt informed of benefits of free lunch program before cuts
Budget documents have revealed the government was told of the "profound" wellbeing benefits from the free school lunch scheme, months before it decided to trim its funding. The findings come from a… Audio
Govt aware of school lunch benefits before cutting funding
A yet-to-be published study also found achievement improved at some schools participating in the Ka Ora, Ka Ako scheme.
Govt aware of school lunch benefits before cutting funding
Budget documents show the government was told of profound wellbeing benefits from the free school lunch scheme just months before it decided to trim the scheme's funding. Education correspondent John… Audio
Brief lockdown ends at Napier high school
In a post on social media, a spokesperson said everyone was safe, but asked people to stay away.
Single-sex or co-ed? How to pick the right school
While some academic results might put single-gender schools in the lead, there is much more to consider than test results.
Single-sex or co-ed? How to pick the right school
While some academic results might put single-gender schools in the lead, there is much more to consider than test results.
Government funding schools up to $5000 for structured literacy resources
The money will be for purchasing structured literacy resources such as decodable books and games, on top of the free resources already available from the Ministry of Education
Future of NZ's universities: Significant losses and quality assurance issues highlighted
Universities have told a government advisory group they are making significant losses on courses that spread a small number of enrolments across several institutions.
Universities making losses on courses with few enrolments
Universities have told a government review they have several thousand students in courses with so few enrolments they make significant losses. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin… Audio
Auckland school principal has to find up to 20 relief teachers a day
The shortage is putting too much pressure on staff and students and it is only going to get worse, unless there is a nationwide solution found, the principal says. Audio
The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and Richard Pamatatau (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Cindy Mitchener and Richard Pamatatau discuss hybrid learning for school students, hear from someone directly linked to the birth of instant… Audio
West Auckland school locks down after window smashed
Police confirmed a woman was being spoken to following the incident.
Auckland principal has to find up to 20 relief teachers a day
An Auckland school principal who's having to find up to twenty relief teachers a day says the shortage is putting too much pressure on staff and students and its only going to get worse, unless… Audio
Threat made to Muslim school believed to have come from overseas
Al Madinah School and Zayed College were forced to close on Monday because a video of a man with guns, shooting randomly, was sent to one of the principals. Audio
The only charity that puts free books in homes turns 20
Over the past 20 years, the Storytime Foundation has donated more than 320,000 books to 81,000 families around the motu. Audio
