Education
Entire class of university students told to re-sit exam after AI concerns
More than 100 post-graduate finance students need to explain their code after a lecturer questioned whether some used generative AI tools. Audio
The New Zealand science students wowing the world
The International Biology Olympiad is one of the most prestigious science competitions for pre-university students in the world. This year it was held in July in Quezon City in the Philippines, and… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 27 August 2025
In today's episode, we have our weekly political panel with National's Nicola Willis and Labour's Carmel Sepuloni; There appears to be confusion over the rules governing when schools are considered… Audio
NCEA reform: Who takes an academic or vocational path?
If introduced, the reform would effectively see New Zealand return to a "tracking" system where students are grouped into two pathways.
Parents say schools getting opening hours wrong for years
Some say their children's schools are open a week less than they're supposed to be each year. Audio
Lincoln University students to re-sit exam in person after AI concerns
Students at Lincoln University have been told to re-sit part of their course in person, after a lecturer questioned whether some had used AI tools to complete their work. Lincoln University Provost… Audio
PPTA on confusion over when a school is open
There appears to be confusion over the rules governing when schools are considered open. PPTA President Chris Abercrombie spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Parents say schools have it wrong on what counts as schools being open for instruction
Parents say the Education Ministry's clarification of what counts as being open for instruction shows some schools have been getting it wrong for years. Education correspondent John Gerritsen has… Audio
Landlords accused of doing healthy homes checks themselves
There are calls for a Rental Warrant of Fitness to ensure student flats in North Dunedin are actually complying with Healthy Homes Standards. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 26 August 2025
In today's episode, the Justice Select Committee has recommended a referendum is held to decide if New Zealand should switch to four-year parliamentary terms; Outdoor education, amongst other… Audio
Tourism, outdoor education teachers oppose subject change
Are schools' outdoor education and tourism courses academic subjects or more like skills-based trade training? Audio
Mt Aspiring College Principal on NCEA changes which may see Outdoor Education dropped
Outdoor education, amongst other subjects, may be dropped from the Education Ministry's general subject list under proposed changes to NCEA. Mt Aspiring College Principal Nicola Jacobson spoke to… Audio
Outdoor Education and Tourism teachers concerned about NCEA overhaul
Outdoor education and tourism teachers fear the government's overhaul of school qualifications will short-change thousands of teens. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
Tips For a Smart Start in NZ
Juggling bills is hard, especially in a new country. As Ashburton's Pasifika community grows, they're sharing their hacks on heating, local resources and gardening. And Katy Gosset visits the new… Audio
Ministry suspects some schools open too few days per year
The Education Ministry suspects some schools have been opening for fewer days than legally required, documents obtained under the Official Information Act show. Audio
Education Ministry suspects schools opening for fewer days than required
The Education Ministry suspects some schools have been opening for fewer days than legally required and it is preparing a crackdown. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Thirty suppliers vie to deliver government's school lunch programme
Cabinet previously decided non-intermediate primary schools would join the coalition's cheaper $3-a-meal approach next year.
Around 60 roles cut in Te Wānanga o Aotearoa 'redesign'
The tertiary institute has announced plans for an 'organisational redesign,' with around 60 roles affected by the proposed changes.
Term two school attendance reaches three-year high
The figure was the highest term two result since attendance reached an all-time low of 40 percent in term two, 2022.
Technology with Bill Bennett
Bill Bennett is an Auckland based technology journalist. Audio
