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ERO 'out of date' on how teachers can manage classroom
A recent report by the Education Review Office painted a grim picture of student behaviour - saying violent and disruptive behaviour in schools has reached critical levels. Half the teachers surveyed… Audio
Residents of 16-floor apartment building ordered to evacuate
"Significant" fire safety concerns and cockroach infestations have plagued the Auckland CBD highrise.
'We can't establish what their endgame is' - Confusion over OT job cuts
The ministry has failed to explain how hundreds of job cuts will achieve a better outcome for children, a children's advocate says.
Dave Letele opens up about gangs, bootcamps and why he fell out with the Prime Minister
Community leader and former boxer Dave Letele tells Guyon his thoughts on the new Government's crackdown on gangs, whether bootcamps really work, and if he'll ever get into the political ring himself.
…Building industry braces for shake-up on permitted materials
The government's recently announced plans to reform the building materials sector, has the potential to be a massive shake-up to the industry. Before a product can be used on site, builders must… Audio
NZQA caps number of students allowed to sit online exams at once
The Qualifications Authority is capping the daily number of students who can sit crucial online NCEA tests next month. Audio
Review into aged care predicts future shortage of beds
A review from health agency Te Whatu Ora says there could be a shortage of almost 12 thousand residential aged care beds by 2032. Director of Ageing Well, Andy Inder spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Cap on number of students sitting NCEA online
The Qualifications Authority is capping the daily number of students who can sit crucial online NCEA tests next month. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Wellington residents welcome earthquake strengthening extension
Wellington's inner city residents association is welcoming news this morning that owners of earthquake prone buildings will have more time to complete strengthening work. Inner City Wellington seismic… Audio
Teachers worry about curriculum, NCEA changes amid staff cuts
More than 500 jobs are likely to be cut at the Education Ministry with concerns about how the curriculum and NCEA changes will now be managed. Audio
Record number of mortgages fixed for one-year:CoreLogic
CoreLogic says a record number of mortgages are being fixed for one-year, signalling a belief among homeowners that interest rates have peaked, and will start to fall next year. CoreLogic NZ's chief… Audio
Blenheim gymnastics coach jailed for sexual offences
Gymnastic officials say they are taking steps to ensure children are protected from sexual predators like Blenheim coach Gregory Pask, who has been sentenced to almost 16 years in prison for 250… Audio
Minister of Education on job cuts
The Minister of Education insists services supporting pupils and teachers will not be affected by a proposal to slash 565 jobs at the Ministry. Minister of Education Erica Stanford spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Residents in Auckland's City Garden Apartments told to vacate
Residents in Auckland's City Garden Apartments have been given until Monday to vacate the building, after the council issued it with a Dangerous Building Notice. Reporter Lucy Xia spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Police Association on latest pay offer
The Police Association says the latest pay offer did nothing to close the pay gap between officers, and teachers or nurses. The Association's president Chris Cahill spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Ministry of Education could see 565 jobs go
The Ministry of Education could see 565 jobs go, the public service association says that includes about 200 staff from the curriculum centre, and 90 regional staff who connect schools to the experts… Audio
Children's Minister says OT will get better despite cuts
The Children's Minister is promising Oranga Tamariki will get better at taking care of at-risk children, not worse, as a result of this week's job cuts. Anneke Smith reports. Audio
Three quarters of Police union members reject pay offer
The Police Association says the Government needs to show they genuinely value the role and commitment of officers. Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Chair of Whanau Ora on job cuts at Oranga Tamariki
The chair of Whanau Ora, Merepeka Raukawa-Tait, says a crisis in children's welfare will not be helped by cutting jobs at Oranga Tamariki. Raukawa-Tait spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Disabled people are tired of fighting - Priyanca Radhakrishnan
Disabled people are tired of struggling - Labour's Priyanca Radhakrishnan Audio