Education
Whanganui mayor pushes back on Seymour's attendance appeal
David Seymour called on all mayors across the country to help with school attendance last week.
How is the school lunch programme faring in term two?
The revamped school lunch programme was plagued by problems in term one but its architect David Seymour wanted all issues fixed by term two. Audio
How is the school lunch programme faring in Term Two?
After a series of mishaps and issues with the government provided school lunches last term, Associate Education Minister David Seymour said the new term would start off in "tip top shape." The… Audio
40 years of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
Our first story today takes us to Waikato - where a special anniversary is being marked this week. Te Wananga o Aotearoa is celebrating 40 years since it was established in Te Awamutu. It was set up… Audio
First indigenous woman to study at Oxford receives posthumous degree after 100 years
Mākereti Papakura died in 1930, just weeks before she was due to present her thesis, almost 100 years later she will be awarded her degree.
'Building blocks': Financial education to be compulsory for school children
Balancing a budget and understanding interest rates will become compulsory for school children from 2027. Audio
Financial Education to be compulsory for school children
Balancing a household budget and understanding interest rates will become compulsory lessons for school children from 2027. The government today announced it is adding Financial Education to the… Audio
Teens in alternative education angry work won't count towards NCEA
Some students have discovered their literacy and numeracy standards won't apply for qualifications if they return to regular schools. Audio
Students' NCEA results won't count if they return to regular schools
An unknown number of teens in health schools and alternative education have earned NCEA literacy and numeracy standards that won't count if they return to regular schools. Education correspondent John… Audio
School breakfasts: 'A really great way to show we care'
How one school is making providing lunch - and breakfast - look easy
Healthy food provided at schools sees big change in achievement
Reporter Ke Xin Li visited a Hamilton primary school breakfast club to see what is on offer, and how it's helping education. Audio
The Panel with Sue Kedgley and Mark Knoff-Thomas (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sue Kedgley and Mark Knoff-Thomas Audio
'A joke': Teachers left in tears over pay rate struggles
Some early childhood teachers say the process for getting the right pay rate if they switch to school teaching is a nightmare that leaves them despairing and in tears. Audio
Early Childhood Education teachers battle to get right pay rate when switching to school teaching
Some early childhood teachers say getting the right pay rate when they switch to school teaching is a nightmare that leaves them despairing and in tears. Our education correspondent John Gerritsen… Audio
Fixing our truancy crisis
Emile Donovan talks to Dr Delia Baskerville, an Honorary Research Associate at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington Faculty of Education and an expert in the area of truancy. Audio
'Chaotic mess': New English curriculum not diverse enough, says teacher
An Auckland teacher will not teach the proposed new English curriculum, saying it is inflexible, prescriptive and not suitable for all New Zealand students. Audio
Head of English teacher says he won't teach draft curriculum
The Head of English at an Auckland college says he won't teach the proposed new English curriculum and is urging other teachers to boycott it too. The draft curriculum released earlier this month… Audio
Govt announces $53m boost for teacher registrations fees
From 1 July, teachers will save up to $550 when applying for registration or renewing their practising certificate, Education Minister Erica Stanford announced.
New Zealand to recognise physician associates - minister
A newly-regulated healthcare role is hoped to unlock more pairs of hands for medical care, and attract more overseas workers to rural practices.
Boy wins competition, but not given medal due to being homeschooled
When 12-year-old George Fisher got first place at the North Island secondary schools mountain bike competition he was given a certificate but not the first-place medal.
