Education
Primary school teachers' pay talks to resume
NZEI members last year rejected the government's most recent offer of a 2.5 percent pay rise from the end of January with a further 2.1 percent a year later.
Primary school principals accept government pay offer
It means an immediate 2.5 percent increase in pay.
New maths, English resources rolled out after teachers bemoan delay
The Education Minister says it will help raise student achievement.
Childcare costs could be set to rise
Parents returning to work are facing childcare bills of $15,000 or $20,000 a year - and it may get worse.
Will NZ legislate to remove Andrew from line of succession?
Will NZ legislate to remove Andrew from line of succession - political reporter Lillian Hanly. Audio
Mounting financial pressure putting university out of reach
Student leaders say mounting financial pressure is putting university out of reach for some. President of the Waikato Students' Union and law student Seamus Lohrey spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Leaders warn hardship could be pushing students out of uni
Student leaders are warning rising hardship could start pushing people out of university. Rayssa Almeida reports. Audio
New teen farmers get a shedful of sheep to learn the ropes
Young farming cadets are being trained to turn sheep into dog tucker in 30 minutes.
'Heartbreaking': Students struggling to find part-time work
There have been eight times more applications than jobs on Student Job Search. Audio
Scheme helping teens enter the farming industry
From being chased by bulls to killing sheep and ensuring the budget is balanced, there's no end of things to learn from life on a farm. Now, 19 teenagers are being put through their paces in a new… Audio
Being a uni student is pricier than ever - is it worth it anymore?
Student support has risen 86 percent in the past two decades, but the cost of essentials has increased by 220 percent.
The Rotary Club-funded counselling service for students
Schools say a scheme that pays for counselling for students within 24 hours is making a huge difference. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
Uni ordered to return student's $8000 fees after she failed a paper
The student failed a paper she needed to get into a higher doctoral course.
Constantly distracted? Here’s how to handle it
Do your thoughts dart every which way? You're probably more able to focus than you think. Audio
Northcote College to close for a week after fire destroys building
In a post on Facebook, the college said it has been advised by the Ministry of Education and specialist contractors to close the school.
'Impossible deadline': Union questions shorter consultation for Māori curriculum
But the Ministry of Education says there is enough time for schools and kura to provide feedback.
Newly-independent polytechnics given $325m from former owner
Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds said the money would ensure financial viability and sustainability of training during the transition phase.
Teaching Council fell short in managing conflicts of interest, probe finds
The Public Service Commission has published its investigation into procurement and conflicts of interest management.
Students step back in time ahead of school's demolition
Whanganui's St George's Preparatory School is being deconstructed - piece-by-piece - ahead of being repurposed for a iwi health organisation.
Officials brace for Dunedin's O-Week after raucous Flo-Week partying
The signs of Saturday's Flo-Week blow-out remained on Castle Street the next day, with shattered glass, bottles, boxes and rubbish lining the road. Audio
