John Gerritsen

More than 5000 early childhood carers are set to lose their government subsidies if they don't get qualified. The new rule has divided the sector with some companies saying it will force educators… Audio

All childcare workers looking after under five-year-olds in family homes will now have to have early education qualifications. Home-based carers look after 18,000 children and have the oversight of a… Audio

Earlier we spoke to Chris Hipkins about the proposed merger of polytechnics in New Zealand. He says it will create efficiencies, save money and end the financial woes. The new entity would also become… Audio

New Zealand's 16 polytechnics could be rolled into a single, national institute as early as the start of next year. But nobody knows how much it will cost or how many jobs will be lost in the process.

Two primary school teachers have been censured for pushing or pulling young children, reigniting debate about when teachers should be able to handle students. Education Correspondent John Gerritsen… Audio

Schools are starting to reopen from today and many are still searching for teachers. In some cases schools are using retired teachers, overseas teachers and part-time workers to ensure they begin the… Audio

Children back at school this week could be taught by untrained teachers with schools still looking to fill hundreds of teaching positions. Principals say they're having to make compromises to fill the… Audio

Auckland secondary school principals are so fed up with their local truancy services, they're hiring their own staff to do the job. They say just one of the city's four attendance services is good at… Audio

A government task-force has recommended putting the brakes on out-of-zone enrollments, guarantee jobs for new graduate teachers, and set up a network of education hubs to support schools - changes… Audio

A government taskforce has proposed a drastic overhaul of the education system. Radio New Zealand's education correspondent John Gerritsen joins us to explain more. Audio

Primary teachers and principals have rejected the latest offer from the Ministry of Education, saying they're determined to hold out for a pay deal that improves their workloads. Audio

High school science teachers say they're alarmed that most students are arriving with a sub-standard science education, and it could have dire consequences. Results from the National Monitoring Study… Audio

A new report has exposed abysmal results in science for children finishing primary school. The National Monitoring Study of Student Assessment shows just one in five Year 8 children are reaching the… Audio

The government expects its overhaul of the early childhood sector will run some centres out of business, but won't raise fees for parents. While the Early Childhood Council says some of the proposals… Audio