Students

A class of primary school children whose homes were destroyed in the California fires, have taken up residence in their teacher's house. Colette Luke reports. Video, Audio

Judith Bateup has been awarded the Cranwell Medal for science communication, for running hands-on microbiology classes for school students. Audio

 Classrooms have changed radically in the past decade to become future focused. But John Gerritsen investigates if they are equipping children well or leaving them short on essential knowledge. Video, Audio

A mental health pilot running at Auckland University is providing early intervention for students needing help with stress. The programme Te Tumu Waiora, is being implemented at five primary care… Audio

The South Canterbury mother-of-two is developing an educational virtual reality programme with her husband Dave, a support hub for rural start-ups in Timaru and on the side is a marketing specialist… Audio

The proctor of the University of Otago Dave Scott fears that extreme initiation practices in the student population will end in a death. Some initiation demands involve being vomited on, urinated on… Audio

Following widespread outrage after his speech at Massey University was cancelled on Tuesday, Don Brash is now facing protestors when he turns up to a debate at Auckland University tonight. Video, Audio

Tasman International Academies students say they're considering going on a hunger strike because their results are being withheld as NZQA investigates the college over "serious concerns" about its… Video, Audio

The number of new Chinese students coming here has fallen for the first time in four years, crashing 20 percent in the 12 months to the end of June. Immigration New Zealand figures show 8,600 Chinese… Audio

A fear of failure and mental illness are behind more than half of tertiary students wanting to quit their studies. The student life can be very tough. The lack of money, lack of parental support and… Audio

Hundreds of South Auckland youth are uniting in a movement to change negative perceptions about their community. They're part of a show called 'Heads Held High' which is a collection of real-life… Video, Audio

Universities New Zealand says the zero-fee policy has had next to no impact on their enrolments, but education correspondent John Gerritsen found students in Wellington today telling a different… Video, Audio

Budget advisers are warning online shoppers of the potential risks of buy-now pay-later options that are becoming increasingly popular. About 3000New Zealand retailers now offer the service described… Audio

Settling in to a new school year can be a struggle for many children, and for parents who want to know how to help. Children's coach Jennifer Pollard has some strategies. Audio