Education
Minister says staff numbers at polytechnics abysmal
Despite a reduction in staff numbers, universities' staff to student ratios were still lower than they were in 2016-17.
Review of early childhood education funding announced
Minister David Seymour has asked an advisory group to consider a balance between quality and cost.
Schools not ready to grade reports against new curriculums
Some primary schools warn they are not ready to grade children against the new English and maths curriculums in mid-year reports to parents. Audio
Kids learn dog safety lessons, as roaming attacks continue
Recent dog attacks have left locals shaken, so Barnardos Clendon took the chance to help educate youngsters. Audio
Schools not ready to grade reports against new curriculums
Some primary schools warn mid-year reports to parents will not include children's progress and achievement against the new English and maths curriculums. Education correspondent John Gerritsen… Audio
Kids learn dog safety lessons, as roaming attacks continue
A pre-school in south Auckland is teaching its tamariki how to be safe around dogs, as roaming pets continue to attack and harass families. Felix Walton reports. Audio
School sends students home after power outage
Students were sent home at about 10am due to a lack of heating, lighting and internet, the school said.
Education Ministry clamp down on asbestos exposure in schools
The ministry will set up a list of accredited contractors, after some substandard repairs previously.
Number of Master's students learning AI at Auckland Uni triples
Most students studying for a Master's Degree in Artificial Intelligence at Auckland University have a science background.
Legal action over changes to resource teaching roles 'possible' - union
The education minister said the the current system is inequitable, and 349 structured literacy roles had been funded as part of Budget 2025.
Educating the Asian community on mental health
A charitable trust is partnering with schools to support neurodiverse students in our country's growing Asian population. Audio
Seaweed salad and no 'woke sushi': How Japan does school lunches
While Kiwis debate the government's free school lunches, Japan's embassy has demonstrated what goes into the country's 136-year-old lunch programme.
Rural Women NZ at 100
As Rural Women New Zealand marks its centennial year, it hopes a $250,000 boost in government funding can help fuel its mission to connect, support, and advocate for women in rural communities… Audio
Rural Women NZ at 100
As Rural Women New Zealand marks its centennial year, it hopes a $250,000 boost in government funding can help fuel its mission to connect, support, and advocate for women in rural communities… Audio
A decade on Taihape Area School finally gets rebuild green light
The school has been plagued by leaks, cold rooms and bad plumbing ever since a rebuild 15 years ago.
New North Island classrooms ease pressure on teaching space
Education Minister Erica Stanford admitted using libraries as classrooms would be concerning.
Japanese school lunches example for Kiwi counterparts
The free school lunch programme has gotten major backlash over the cut-price lunches provided by the School Lunch Collective. But in other countries, similar programmes have thrived. Japan has been… Audio
Sport NZ leaves it to schools to resolve 'Year 14' rugby row
Sport New Zealand is taking a hands-off approach to the latest eligibility row surrounding secondary school rugby, saying schools are best placed to resolve any issues. Audio
Consultation on English curriculum closes
Consultation for the draft intermediate and secondary school English curriculum will close on Friday. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
English teachers voice concern about proposed curriculum
Consultation on a draft intermediate and secondary school English curriculum closes today.
