Education
Specialist school gets new home, playground, pool
Te Whirika Sara Cohen Specialist School opened its new site including hydro-therapy pool, and accessible and secure playground.
Stanford rejects claims Treaty being removed from school documents
Principals and teachers have repeatedly told RNZ there have been noticeably fewer Māori words and Treaty references.
Tech: AI Slop, Open AI sued over suicide linked to ChatGPT
Technology commentator Mark Pesce looks at how generative AI is creating more and more videos - but is it being almost weaponised and targeted against us? Audio
The road to safer driving
The road to getting a driver licence is set to become easier and more efficient, but experts question whether safety is enough of a consideration
The charity training teachers in desperately needed subjects
As the education sector gets a shake-up, an Auckland-based charity is quietly getting on with their mission to train teachers in classrooms. Audio
Waitangi Treaty, Māori dropped from new English, maths curriculums, teachers say
Teachers and principals warn the government was erasing decades of progress.
Historians at national war memorial in Wellington lose jobs
Two historians at New Zealand's War Memorial who teach thousands of children about the New Zealand Wars, Gallipoli and Vietnam, have lost their jobs. Phil Pennington reports. Audio
Driving change for better road safety
The road to getting a driver license is set to become easier and more efficient, but experts question whether safety is enough of a consideration Audio
The case to keep outdoor education as core school subject
Celia Hogan is founder and lead educator of Little Kiwis Nature Play and joins Emile Donovan. Audio
What's behind grade inflation at our universities?
Dr James Kierstead discusses a new study which shows a rise in A-grades. Audio
University advisory group calls for tougher entry requirements
But the government has rejected an advisory group's call for a more elite university system.
Thrifty Road Trip
Who doesn't love a road trip? But any kind of holiday can be pricey. Katy Gosset heads off on her own thrifty roadie, staying with friends. She gets their tips for a low-cost holiday and meets some… Audio
'I'm not a law student': Dunedin flatting nightmare sparks calls for reform
University students who come into conflict with their landlords say the Tenancy Tribunal is not fit for purpose.
Student's plea to keep outdoor education as a subject
A year 13 student has given an impassioned plea to the government to keep outdoor education on the seniors subject list, and said it is one of the most valuable parts of her education. Education… Audio
Primary teachers considering industrial action
NZEI will consider whether to ballot members on industrial action following two-weeks of stop-work meetings for primary teachers and principals.
Auckland schools dominate Big Sing competition
Annual secondary school choral competition The Big Sing wrapped up in Dunedin over the weekend, with Auckland schools taking out all six Gold awards. Westlake Boys choir director David Squire spoke to… Audio
Ministry raises questions about accuracy of absence figures
Some schools have been incorrectly recording students as absent and there is a national push to ensure they get it right.
Threatening emails sent to schools around country
There is so far no actual threat to any school, police say.
Students marked 'absent' during teachers strike
Parents of students at a Wellington High School are annoyed their children were marked as absent on a day when school was closed. Audio
Wellington High students marked absent on day of teachers' strike
Parents from a Wellington High School have raised concerns after their children were marked as absent due to last week's teachers' strike. Secondary Principals Association President Louise Anaru spoke… Audio
