Education
Education minister announces new school in Auckland, extra classrooms
Auckland will get a new primary school and there will be new classrooms for several kura, the education minister says. Audio
Govt announces funding for new kura kaupapa classrooms
The body overseeing kura kaupapa is welcoming new classrooms at four of its kura, but says it's nowhere near the level of investment required across the sector. Te Rūnanga Nui o ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori… Audio
Auckland school parents' group launches no smartphone initiative
A group of parents at an Auckland School is on a mission to make it a smartphone free school - and has 100 families signed up. Audio
Consultation starts on new draft sexuality education framework
Winston Peters called the previous guideline "woke" and "out of touch" but the Education Minister says Peters has had no influence over the new framework.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 15 April 2025
In today's episode, the government has directed Health New Zealand to use the term 'pregnant woman' instead of 'pregnant people', the President of El Salvador has met with Donald Trump in the White… Audio
Number of people studying to be teachers surges
The number of people studying to become teachers has jumped after several years of low enrolment. NZEI Te Riu Roa president Ripeka Lessels spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Surge in number of people studying to become teachers
Universities say hundreds more students have enrolled this year and many have come from overseas. Education correspondent John Gerritsen has more. Audio
Overseas enrolment boosts number of people studying teaching
The enrolment increase has come just in time - the Education Ministry recently warned secondary schools in particular risk major teacher shortages.
Free service launched to boost small business financial literacy
The 'Know Your Numbers' programme aims to give small businesses tools and support to help with their long-term success, whether or not they were Xero customers.
'It's a backward step for education' - principal on plan to cut Kāhui Ako
Axing a $118 million scheme that provides extra pay for thousands of teachers is an "ill-considered decision", says one principal, but another says most school leaders in Auckland will back the move.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 14 April 2025
In today's episode, the government wants to remove the second practical driving test and to reduce the number of eye tests required during the licensing process, some principals are labelling a plan… Audio
Principal on potential axing of Kāhui Ako
Some principals are labelling a plan for the Communities of Learning - Kāhui Ako scheme to be axed as "disastrous" for schools. Sacred Heart College principal Patrick Walsh spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Govt proposes removing second practical driving test
The government wants to remove the second practical driving test and to reduce the number of eye tests required during the licensing process. Youth Inspire general manager Zainab Ali spoke to… Audio
Government mulls axing $118m-a-year education scheme
A leaked report reveals the move to axe Kāhui Ako - which covers 2000 schools - would bring a high risk of a legal or industrial challenge. Audio
Leaked document shows govt planning to axe education scheme in next Budget
A leaked document shows the government is considering axing a multi-million-dollar education scheme in next month's Budget. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
RNZ launches journalism scholarship programme
The programme includes five one-off scholarships worth up to $8000 each.
New post-grad psychology qualification to run at AUT and UC next year
It is hoped that it will boost the number of people trained to provide New Zealanders with much needed mental health and addiction support.
Ken Ludwig: adapting a legend and why Shakespeare is essential
A surprise phone call lead award-winning playwright, the most performed of his generation, Ken Ludwig into the world of murder mysteries, becoming the chosen playwright for the Agatha Christie… Audio
NZ's coolest principal calls it a day
Many tears are being shed at a North Shore primary school today, Belmont Primary's school principal, Bruce Cunningham, is retiring after more than twenty years in the job. Audio
More kids struggling with poverty than last year - official figures
The annual report on the child and youth strategy looked at poverty measures and indicators between July 2023 and June 2024.
