Education
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.
How do I know if an educational app is any good for my child?
There are five benchmarks that parents or educators should look for. Audio
Female mechanic on empowering women on car maintenance
Women are sick of being ripped off by mechanics - Melissa Hannan is running classes for women wanting to know more about their cars. Audio
Explained: school governance, health and safety
Explainer editor Katie Kenny talks school governance in the wake of a wide-ranging review by the Ministry of Education Audio
Auckland school's wrestling team 'devastated' about stolen uniforms
To add insult to injury, the team from De La Salle College is competing tomorrow and it was to be the first time they wore the uniforms they had raised $5000 to get. Audio
The power of school boards: What you need to know
Explainer - New Zealand has one of the most devolved education systems in the world. So what's the role of school boards?
The Panel with Anna Dean & Nick Leggett (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Anna Dean & Nick Leggett to discuss streaming in schools. That's not watching Netflix, but grouping students by ability. Plus - are trigger… Audio
Should teens sit high stakes NCEA tests before they're ready?
Should teens sit high-stakes NCEA literacy and numeracy tests before they are ready? It's a question confronting schools up and down the country as they prepare for the second round of reading… Audio
