Education
What do students think about compulsory Shakespeare?
Reporter Jessica Hopkins asked recent high school graduates at the University of Auckland what they think about plans to make Shakespeare compulsory. Audio
Shakespeare compulsory for seniors in draft English curriculum
The draft Year 7-13 English curriculum comes with a list of "suggested" texts including the World War Two speeches of Winston Churchill and Martin Luther King's ''I have a dream speech." It says at… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 1 April 2025
In today's episode, the new RNZ-Reid research poll has the government just ahead, as Aotearoa heads into the cooler months there are concerns rising power prices will lead to energy poverty, an… Audio
Shakespeare may become compulsory for secondary students
The new draft Year 7 to 13 English curriculum is proposing to make Shakespeare compulsory for senior secondary school students. Educator Tania Roxborogh spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Shakespeare could be compulsory in new curriculum
The draft English curriculum for students in years seven to thirteen says those studying the subject in the final two years of schooling must study a text by Shakespeare. Education correspondent John… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 31 March 2025
In today's episode, rescuers are still scrambling to find survivors in the rubble across central Myanmar three days after the devastating earthquake, the Maritime Union has met with the Rail Minister… Audio
New school lunches don't give kids enough energy, failing nutrition standards - report
The the energy levels in the School Lunch Collective meals were significantly less than those analysed in 2022 under the old system.
ACT MP launches member's bill to stop universities offering services 'based on race'
An ACT MP has drafted a member's bill she says would "ensure universities do not allocate resources, benefits or opportunities based on race".
Prof Meihana Durie: Cutting edge evolution of Maori education
Professor Meihana Durie was recently appointed Te Toi Aronui at Te Wananga Aronui o Tamaki Makaurau - AUT, and last month he was appointed Tumuaki-chief executive of Te Wananga o Raukawa. Professor… Audio
Struggling parents put back-to-school costs on Afterpay
The biggest start-of-year expenses were stationery, followed by transport, uniforms and technology-related costs.
The Kūmara Connection
It's nearly time for the kumara harvest at Kai Rotorua and a new storage building there is waiting for its first crop. It's made out of hempcrete, an exciting new material made from hemp. One of the… Audio
The first Deaf teacher in a mainstream school in NZ
Phillip King was born Deaf and uses New Zealand Sign Language full-time, leading the primary school class using every tool in his kit that is not the spoken word.
Parenting: getting your kids through sports trials
How can parents get their children through the anxiety, the disappointment or what comes after a successful sports trial? Audio
Pass mark for improved attendance rates but still well short of govt target
The associate education minister says a rise in attendance rates is a step in the right direction, but still not good enough.
University of Auckland unaware of plans for student accommodation at Eden Park
The University of Auckland has said it was unaware of plans for a student hostel at Eden Park, despite the stadium trust claiming it would be developed "in conjunction" with the university. Farah… Audio
What students say makes a good teacher
A survey of 1,000 Kiwi 13-year-olds shows students actually prefer a somewhat strict teacher. Dr Kane Meissel from the University of Auckland's School of Learning tells us more. Audio
More job losses likely at Tertiary Education Commission
Further job cuts at the Tertiary Education Commission are being proposed, as the government looks to further shrink its budget.
Analysis: The government's latest plan for schools might fail the history test
Returning to national standards - either in name or just in spirit - should raise alarms for everyone.
NZ Pasifika scholars slam removal of sex-ed guidelines
Pasifika scholars in New Zealand say the scrapping of the 2020 relationship and sex education guidelines is a 'backward step' hindering youth from safely navigating adolescence. Audio
Will the $2.7b cost of tertiary courses be enough?
The government is spending $2.7 billion on tertiary courses this year, but there are early signs it will not be enough to cover all the enrolments. Audio
