Education
Calls for govt financial support for school holiday programmes
The school holidays are only just finishing up and for many parents that means they've spent weeks juggling the stress of childcare alongside returning to work. For a lot of families, the only or best… Audio
Back to school is financially tough for many whanau
The principal at Carlton School in Whanganui, Gary Johnson, talks about the start of the school year being a tough time for many families and what it takes to get kids to class. Audio
Cambridge exams on the rise as NCEA declines
A quarter of high schools in New Zealand now offer students alternative education qualifications, like Cambridge International, instead of the national school qualification NCEA level one. Audio
'Doing it tough' - The high cost of school on families
A charity chief executive says they are inundated with calls at this time of year from parents who cannot afford the basic necessities for sending their children to school. Audio
The Panel with Sarah Perriam-Lampp and Peter Dunne (Part 2)
Tonight on the second part of The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sarah Perriam-Lampp and Peter Dunne discuss new data showing the impact hunger has on student results and the Hamilton… Audio
Language-immersion schools among 7 charter schools set to open
Seven charter schools are expecting to open in the coming weeks with intakes ranging from six to 60 pupils.
Charter schools already overloaded with student applications
One school had room for just 30 students, but received more than 120 children looking for spots. Audio
New school year brings new approach to learning to read
The school year cranks back into life from today, bringing with it changes to the way children learn to read. Are schools ready? Audio
Charter schools turning students away before opening
Some charter schools say they're turning students away before they have even opened. The seven publicly-funded, privately-owned schools approved last year are opening their doors over the next two… Audio
Back to school tips
Transitioning back to the school routine, navigating friendships, and getting enough sleep are among the myriad of challenges young people deal with once they get back to the classroom. Audio
Nurse graduates struggling to find work
Recently graduated enrolled nurses are struggling to find jobs, after spending thousands of dollars on training. Reporter Lucy Xia has more. Audio
Area schools brace for busy year
Some schools get few, if any, New Zealand-trained teacher applicants, with several employing LAT (limited authority to teach) teachers to fill staffing gaps.
The willing students who struggle to find work
Rangiora High School is seeking opportunities for its Lighthouse programme (special needs) students.
Industry groups oppose govt's plans for apprenticeships
Some industry groups are already opposing the government's preferred option for the future of apprenticeships and workplace training. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
Industry groups to reject govt trades training proposal
The move will mean the industry voice is lost in the discussion about workplace training and apprenticeships, critics say.
Most Year 11 students attempted NCEA level 1 in 2024
The qualification's popularity has fallen, but nine in 10 Y11 students were still entered for at least some credits.
Drop in NCEA level 1 success partly due to new requirements
The Qualifications Authority points to new literacy and numeracy requirements as the reason for half of last year's NCEA fails.
Thousands of teenagers accessing their NCEA results
NCEA results were released online on Wednesday for more than 160,000 students.
How to talk to your teens about NCEA results
Do you ask the teenager in your life how they did? Do you let them tell you? What do you do if it's not good news? Parenting coach Sheridan Eketone shares some tips. Audio
What if your teen's NCEA results aren't what they wanted?
The nerve-racking wait is over today, for better or worse. Video
