Education
Secondhand Styling
If you want to re-decorate, you shouldn't have to re-mortgage. In this second episode with an op shopping expert, Katy Gosset looks at home design and decor on a budget and tags along on a thrift shop… Audio
World's largest indigenous education conference kicks off in Auckland
About 3000 people were welcomed by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei for the World Indigenous Peoples' Conference on Education 2025.
The Panel with Jennie Moreton and Rajorshi Chakraborti, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jennie Moreton and Rajorshi Chakraborti. First up, schools are shut and inspectors are carrying out urgent assessments across the motu… Audio
Schools close as more types of play sand test positive for asbestos
The findings expand an already significant recall that began last week, when rainbow sand products used widely in schools were found to be contaminated. Audio
Decision on Gloriavale Christian School's future near
The Ministry of Education is reviewing Gloriavale Christian School's response to officials' concerns.
Childcare centres close over asbestos contaminated sand
More than 20 schools and childcare centres have closed, or plan to close, due to concerns about asbestos in contaminated coloured play sand that is sold in K-mart and a number of other stores. The… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 17 November 2025
Police are still searching the scene of a fatal house fire in Sanson following the death of three children and their father; There is concern the potential cost to early childhood centres to remove… Audio
Asbestos sand: How worried should you be?
Concern is sweeping the country amid a possible asbestos contamination of coloured play sands, with 120 schools and early play centers having contacted the Ministry of Education on this issue… Audio
Growing future farmers: Taranaki students run their own farm
A Taranaki high school is training the next generation of primary industry workers.
Unis in 'battle of century' with journal publisher
One New Zealand university told its staff all universities in New Zealand and Australia would "lose some degree of access" to the publisher's 1600 titles from the start of next year.
What to do if you have coloured sand recalled for asbestos at home
More than 120 schools and ECEs have contacted the Ministry of Education over possible asbestos contamination. Here's what we know.
Poll shows principal's frustration at constant curriculum changes
A new insights poll from the New Zealand Educational Institute surveyed 228 primary school principals nationwide.
More than 120 schools and childcare centres report using asbestos-contaminated sand
The Ministry of Education has confirmed the number of schools and early learning centres in contact over asbestos contamination concerns has doubled.
Schools make contact with ministry over contamination fears
The Ministry of Education says nearly 60 schools and early childhood centres have made contact over possible asbestos contamination from two coloured play sands. Kapakapanui School principal Craig… Audio
Ōtara rangatahi lead digital solution to school costs
Ōtara rangatahi have built a digital platform making school essentials more affordable for families.
Schools reaffirm commitment to Te Tiriti
From Whakatāne to Tāmaki Makaurau to Ōtautahi and Invercargill, school boards have issued public statements reaffirming their obligations to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
'A bit of screw up': Non-existent trust contracted to set up charter school
Associate Education Minister David Seymour initially told reporters the trust did exist, but his office later clarified he meant the school's sponsor existed.
Massey's $160 million vet school revamp opens its doors
The university paid for the upgrade, which includes the opening of a new teaching building three years ago. Audio
Nearly 200 schools write to minister over removal of Treaty obligations
Some school boards made public statements reiterating their commitment to the Treaty.
Schools, early learning centres urged to stop using asbestos-contaminated sand
The Ministry of Education says at this stage it doesn't know how many schools and early learning centres might have been using the abestos-contaminated coloured play sand.
