Education
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.
Students struggle with loan and allowance application delays
StudyLink has processed more applications than last year, but thousands remain uncompleted. Audio
Thousands of students still waiting for student loans
Thousands of tertiary students have been waiting for months for student loans and allowances after a surge in applications. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Children as young as 11 going to GP pregnant
Northland MP says local GPs have treated patients as young as 11 who are pregnant, prompting political discussion on what age reproductive education should begin. Audio
Calls for NZ universities to review ties with Confucius Institute
Academics are calling on New Zealand universities to review their ties with the Confucius Institute after six Australian universities closed centres on their campuses. The non-profit organisations… Audio
Saint Kentigern to open new campus
A major Auckland private school plans to open a new campus in Coromandel, after acquiring a 1000-acre coastal farm land on the peninsula. Audio
Police probe alleged teacher assault at North Shore school
The school's principal said the allegations do not align with the school's values, teaching standards, or the law.
AI to mark Year 10 students' writing tests
NZQA will use artificial intelligence for exam-marking for the first time next month.
Auckland school closes due to lack of water
A message to parents said the few useable toilet blocks and one working water fountain weren't enough for its 2200 students.
Streaming classrooms does more harm than good - education expert
Nathanial Swain says keeping classes together and providing additional specialised support for those struggling ensures the best overall learning outcome. Audio
School attendance to be scrutinised by ERO again
The office is investigating as a follow-up to its 2022 report on the subject.
Energy drinks banned at Wellington school
A Wellington school is banning highly caffeinated energy drinks from next term, after a spike in the number of students going to the sick bay after drinking them. Audio
Wellington boys school bans energy drinks
A Wellington boys school is banning highly caffeinated energy drinks from next term after a spike in students going to the sick bay after drinking them. A post on the Saint Patrick's College website… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 8 April 2025
In today's episode, parts of Levin have suffered extensive damage from a tornado, the Finance Minister has warned global inflation could rise by as much as 0.5 percent in response to Donald Trump's… Audio
Foreign student numbers back to pre-pandemic levels
Universities' lucrative international enrolments have rebounded close to pre-pandemic levels.
Union wants teacher aide in every classroom
The Educational Institute is calling for a $2.5 billion boost to support for children with disabilities.
Universities' international student enrolment numbers back to pre-Covid levels
Universities' lucrative international enrolments are back to pre-pandemic levels. Education correspondent John Gerritsen has more. Audio
Thrift Season 4 Trailer
Thrift is back! We've got a bunch of new tips from free fitness hacks to how to make your own cleaning products. We find out how to get the best from our vege boxes and visit a clothing swap where… Audio
Pupil off to dentist after biting into plastic in school lunch
A Palmerston North school wants to change school lunch providers after a child bit into a hard piece of plastic in their lunch. Audio
