John Gerritsen

School principals say they are relieved the government's Childhood Obesity Action Plan does not force any new requirements on them. Audio

Canterbury University has been warned it sailed too close to the wind by offering Auckland teenagers ski trips and sports tickets if they enrol next year. Audio

New figures show a boom in the number of home-based early childhood services being set up in Auckland. Audio

Students are expecting most polytechnics and universities will raise their fees by three percent next year even though inflation is below 1% and competition for enrolments is growing. The President of… Audio

Students' associations say demand for their foodbanks and financial support is higher than ever, and one has already used up its entire hardship fund for the year. Audio

The Education Minister, Hekia Parata, has vetoed a plan to compare the results of charter school students with those at state schools. Audio

A survey of early childhood teachers has uncovered allegations of factory-farms for children and persistent under-staffing. Audio

Principals say a tougher line on enrolment rules means schools with out-of-zone students could find themselves short of money for major property work. Audio

The first independent evaluation of charter schools has given the publicly-funded private schools a pass mark for innovation. Education correspondent John Gerritsen has been reading the report. Audio

The government has forecast big increases to spending on research in its first ever national science strategy. Audio

The tradition of children starting school on their fifth birthday is being challenged. Audio

The Government has been accused of spending the proceeds of asset sales on pet projects, rather than schools and hospitals as promised. Economics correspondent, Patrick O'Meara reports. Audio

School principals say they are facing a perfect storm. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio

Principals say school property funding is facing unprecedented pressure. The president of the Principals Federation, Denise Torrey, told our education correspondent, John Gerritsen, its members are… Audio

Auckland teachers are warning of staff shortages in the city's schools because their pay is not keeping up with house prices. Audio

Millions of dollars in teacher training is going to target high priority subjects like maths and science, and poorly performing regions such as Northland and the East Coast. Audio

The government wants to stop foreign children under the age of 11 from enrolling in New Zealand schools without having a parent or legal guardian in the country. Audio

New Zealand universities have improved in a major international ranking for the first time in six years. Audio