Schools
Just 7 Pakeha attend innovative decile one Auckland school
Tamaki College in Auckland is a decile one school; it has a roll of 550 students and just 7 of them are Pakeha. Parents not wanting to send their children there are instead enrolling out of zone. Audio
Principals scratching their heads over additional funding
Principal of Tauranga's decile one Merivale School is not convinced an announced boost in funding directed at children from homes with a long term welfare background will deliver much benefit for her… Audio
Auckland school farm
A farm's been running at Mount Albert Grammar School in Auckland since 1932, and today teaches 160 students a year all about farming and horticulture. We visit the school farm and meet Larney Palmer… Audio, Gallery
Primary schools open in Havelock North
Primary schools in Havelock North are reopening today after campylobacter contaminated the town's water supply. Te Mata School's principal, is ready to welcome his students back. Audio
Calls made to ban fast food outlets near schools
Locals from the Christchurch suburb of Linwood have joined Labour MP Ruth Dyson in calling for restrictions to the number of fast-food outlets near schools. Audio
School Hack
36 Schools have had their domain names stolen and put up for sale online. Jeremey Nees from the goverment owned educational IT service N4L explains. Audio
Christchurch school closures harmed communities
A new report has heavily criticised how the Ministry of Education handled the post-earthquake Christchurch school reshuffle nearly four years ago. Audio
Tech: NZ digital curriculum and Tesla troubles
Technology news with Peter Griffin. This week, the demise of the iconic Blackberry Classic. Plus looming legal problems for the electric vehicle maker Tesla, and specifically the auto-pilot function… Audio
Wellington police investigating attempted abduction
Primary schools in Wellington's western suburbs have warned parents of three men behaving suspiciously towards children - including a recent attempted abduction. Our reporter Emile Donovan reports. Audio
Number of measles cases in Waikato hits 50
Waikato's measles outbreak continues to spread, with more than 50 confirmed cases.
Schools not improving
A study has found the performance of a third of schools is not improving. Audio
School in court over marijuana suspensions
Secondary school principals say their ability to punish foreign students for bad behaviour outside of school time is being put to the test. Audio
After-ball parties could still be held - Police
Ashburton's now-cancelled school after-ball parties were a good idea but did not meet guidelines, according to Canterbury police.
Philosophy for Children - Vanya Kovach and Amy Austin
A conference of visiting education experts has been exploring the teaching of philosophy to children. Vanya Kovach and Amy Austin are assistant principals at Wellington's Island Bay School. And… Audio
Reports find problems with PPP school designs
Independent reviewers have poked holes in the design of the first two schools built as public-private partnerships at Hobsonville Point. Audio
Secondary schools not so sun safe
New Zealand secondary schools aren't providing enough sun-protection for their students, a new study has found. Video, Audio
Study finds highschools not providing adequate sun protection
Research by Otago University found 10 Dunedin high schools failed to to provide sunscreen to half their students on sports days, and only 3% wore hats in the sun. Mohamed Hassan reports. Audio
The Wireless Preview - Lucy Smith
Sex education has been taught in New Zealand schools since 1999, and last year the Ministry of Education released an updated guide for schools on teaching sexuality which addresses issues of consent… Audio
Fill their Lunchbox - Ben Atkinson
A Christchurch chef has decided to do something about kids in his area going to school without lunch. He's launched Fill their Lunchbox, and it's proved so successful he's now looking to take it full… Audio
Principals discuss impacts of funding changes
How would a change to the funding system impact on schools? Manurewa East School and Wellington College principals Phil Palfrey and Roger Moses join Checkpoint. Video, Audio