Education
Professor says minister's claims school trial is 'groundbreaking' is problematic
Erica Stanford said the results showed the government's focus on fixing the basics is working.
Primary principals urge Minister to slow down curriculum changes
Principals told RNZ they could not possibly adopt the most recent changes to the maths curriculum in time for the new year. Audio
Maths education expert questions education ministry decision
A professor is questioning the results of a school maths trial the Education Minister has called groundbreaking. Massey University Professor Jodie Hunter, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Principals say they are at an impasse over school reforms
Regional associations representing hundreds of principals have penned open letters to Education Minister Erica Stanford urging her to slow down curriculum changes, reinstate school boards' obligations… Audio
'Grade inflation': Think-tank warns 'A's will soon be most common uni grade
A new report has analysed grade data from the country's eight universities between 2006 and 2024. Audio
Watch: Luxon and Stanford face questions at school visit
It comes after a turbulent year, with the government pushing through numerous changes which have not always gone down well with teachers and principals.
Is an A grade still impressive? We get a student's perspective
A new report has found a large increase in the number of university students receiving A grades. The think-tank 'The New Zealand Initiative' has analysed grade data from New Zealand's eight… Audio
Number of university students earning A's is on the up
The number of university students earning A's is on the up - and could soon be the most common grade. Dr James Kierstead carried out the study and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'Grade inflation': Think-tank warns 'A's will soon be most common uni grade
A new report has analysed grade data from the country's eight universities between 2006 and 2024.
Making Ends Meat
As food bills rise, how do we keep meat on the menu? Katy Gosset visits one of Christchurch's oldest butcheries and talks cheap cuts and thrifty options. Audio
Wellington school to finally get new buildings
The school is looking to put behind it years of disruption centred round its old and earthquake-prone buildings.
Burst water pipe closes Wellington high school
The school says students taking NCEA exams this afternoon are not affected.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 24 November 2025
National is proposing to raise Kiwisaver contributions to a combined 12% by 2032 - bringing it in line with Australia; Newly re-elected Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says his second term will be focused… Audio
'This is possible': First indigenous woman to study at Oxford inspires Māori Rhodes Scholar
Naianga Tapiata will study at Oxford from 2026, following in the footsteps of Mākereti (Maggie) Papakura.
Primary school enrolments drop, as national roll growth slows
Primary schools dropped 3835 students to the year ending at 1 July.
Over 1000 schools reaffirm commitment to Treaty
It comes after the government removed Treaty obligations from the Education and Training Act.
Union calls for government to cover costs of removing asbestos-tainted sand
Students at about 40 schools were forced to stay home, after asbestos was found in coloured play sand. Audio
Education overhaul: Everything that changed in 2025
The government's sweeping - and controversial - changes to the education system are not over yet.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 21 November 2025
Police say they have enough evidence to lay manslaughter charges towards officials involved in the Pike River disaster, according to the families' legal team; Auckland Pride is among a group of… Audio
Who will cover the cost of removing asbestos-tainted sand?
The NZEI teachers union has asked the government to take accountability and shoulder the "large and unforeseen costs" of removing asbestos-tainted sand used in schools and Early Childhood Education… Audio
