John Gerritsen

Teenagers' stories of being bullied and mistreated by teachers because of their learning problems sparked a standing ovation from MPs today. Audio

Alex Fisher's brother charged with his murder; Second dramatic walkout over PM's rapists taunt; Our political editor has more; Stolen Otago Uni exams recovered but "unusable"; Midwives put… Audio

The private prison operator Serco has been under fire for prisoner safety and fight clubs. Audio

Principals' groups are warning that more principals are leaving their jobs before retirement age and fewer experienced teachers are willing to take their place. Audio

NCEA exams start this morning with the level one maths exam. Audio

A parliamentary inquiry is hearing repeated testimony of severe short comings in the help for children with special needs such as autism. Audio

A parliamentary inquiry into special needs such as autism has opened with emphatic and often emotional submissions from parents and teachers. Audio

The government has begun a review of the Education Act and it is asking the most fundamental question of all - what is education for? Audio

Listening to that is our education correspondent, John Gerritsen. Audio

The government is overhauling the Education Act and some of the changes it's suggesting could have a big impact. It's proposing rewards for good schools and new sanctions for those that are doing… Audio

The number of schools on the government's watchlist for poor performance has reached its lowest point ever. Audio

An agricultural training company, which has just gone into liquidation, has been ordered to repay 6.2 million taxpayer dollars after an investigation found it was teaching fewer hours than it was… Audio

Charter schools have been pilloried for enrolling fewer students than they're being paid for this year, but some are talking about growth and expansion. Audio

Radiologists and laboratory workers at Dunedin hospital are worried they may have been exposed to asbestos at Dunedin hospital. Dr Deborah Powell is the Apex Union national secretary and spokesperson… Audio

Education leaders say they are disappointed, hurt and appalled that the Government has again paid charter schools for more students than they actually have. John Gerritsen reports. Audio

As you heard here earlier on Morning Report the Act Party leader, David Seymour, is defending the funding given to charter schools. Audio

For the second year in a row, the government has funded charter schools for more students than they actually have. Audio

Latest figures show the Government has been paying charter schools for students they don't have. Audio

Complaints about early childhood centres have reached a new high. Audio