Education
Universities making losses on courses with few enrolments
Universities have told a government review they have several thousand students in courses with so few enrolments they make significant losses. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin… Audio
Auckland school principal has to find up to 20 relief teachers a day
The shortage is putting too much pressure on staff and students and it is only going to get worse, unless there is a nationwide solution found, the principal says. Audio
The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and Richard Pamatatau (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Cindy Mitchener and Richard Pamatatau discuss hybrid learning for school students, hear from someone directly linked to the birth of instant… Audio
West Auckland school locks down after window smashed
Police confirmed a woman was being spoken to following the incident.
Auckland principal has to find up to 20 relief teachers a day
An Auckland school principal who's having to find up to twenty relief teachers a day says the shortage is putting too much pressure on staff and students and its only going to get worse, unless… Audio
Threat made to Muslim school believed to have come from overseas
Al Madinah School and Zayed College were forced to close on Monday because a video of a man with guns, shooting randomly, was sent to one of the principals. Audio
The only charity that puts free books in homes turns 20
Over the past 20 years, the Storytime Foundation has donated more than 320,000 books to 81,000 families around the motu. Audio
Leading Māori employers oppose Te Pukenga reform
Two leading employers of Māori and Pasifika tradespeople are concerned improvement made under Te Pukenga will be lost as the merger is unravelled. Audio
Primary students facing mental health challenges: Research
New research from the Education Review Office has found that primary school students are facing more mental health challenges which are getting in the way of learning. ERO's Education Evaluation… Audio
School scheme dramatically reduces bad behaviour, say teachers
A scheme that provides counselling in more than 200 primary schools makes distressed children feel better, improves behaviour, and raises attendance.
Creating a year-round garden at no cost
You may have heard of permaculture, how about hugelkultur? What actually are they and can they help you grow your own food without spending any money? Katy Gosset gets the answers at a community… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 9 September 2024
On today's episode, police are investigating an email that was sent to staff at a Muslim primary school in Auckland, prompting the school and several others to close or restrict access, the Treaty… Audio
The Wellington Girls College student competing for a massive science prize
Tali Whiteridge is a year 12 Wellington Girls College student who has just made it into the semi finals of the global Breakthrough Junior Challenge. It's a science competition for students aged 13 to… Audio
Three Auckland schools shut down due to email threat
Police are investigating an email that was sent to staff at a muslim primary school in Auckland, prompting the school and several others to close or restrict access. The Federation of Islamic… Audio
First Up learns kayaking skills at Vector Wero Park, Manukau
WERO Park is where gold medals are born - it's a water sport hub just off Auckland's southern motorway at Manukau - reporter Leonard Powell went to find out more. Audio
Only two children remain at preschool in wealthy Auckland suburb
Parents had threatened to remove their children from Ponsonby's community preschool after a fiery feud with upper management last month.
Results of school property inquiry yet to go to Cabinet
The inquiry was completed months ago, but the minister of education is still weighing up its recommendations.
The History of music therapy
Music therapy has been making a difference in people's lives in New Zealand for 50 years. And next weekend that milestone is being celebrated in Wellington. Daphne Rickson is an adjunct professor at… Audio
Should a five-year-old be able to count to 10 and accurately describe shapes?
This is what you need to know about the draft English and maths curriculums out for consultation.
Secretive legal advice says charter schools likely breach labour rules
Previously confidential legal advice on the school changes has been revealed.
