Education
How a Kiwi education shaped astrophysicist's stellar career
The astrophysics field "didn't even exist" in Malaysia in the 1970s: "It was that New Zealand attitude that spurred me on."
Grooming fears: Call to ban teachers using social media to contact students
There have been 53 cases of teachers using social media to effectively groom young people in their care into some form of inappropriate relationship since 2010.
Wellington school closes buildings over seismic reports
Onslow College is requesting that all students, including learning support, work from home on Tuesday 29 October, due to a severe classroom shortage.
Kiwi sets up schools to help undocumented children in Malaysia
Children growing up undocumented in Malaysia cannot go to school, or look forward to careers or getting their drivers licence, but schools set up by a Kiwi woman are helping.
From bedtime reading to book clubs: How Stories Change Us
Professor Elaine Reese explores the intersection of psychology and literacy, asking why fewer than 2% of bookclubs are attended by men. Audio
Getting cosy and creative under canvas
Schoolchildren are learning in a bell tent on a riverside farm in South Wairarapa. They're taking part in a project connecting the community to the river and moana. Audio
'It's a bit unfair' - Relief teachers express concerns over income drop
Chinese relief teachers are voicing concerns over income reductions and job security after the government removed pay parity for relief teachers in early childhood centres.
The Panel with Madison Burgess-Smith & Sue Bradford (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Madison Burgess-Smth & Sue Bradford discuss how inequality affects educational outcomes, lawn bowls in schools & bad parking, Audio
KidsCan to deliver healthy lunches for preschoolers
KidsCan will deliver a new healthy lunches for kids in early childhood education, using savings from the new school lunches programme.
Education Ministry lacking understanding of child inequality
The Education Ministry has scored poor marks for its understanding of inequality among school children. Dr Aaron Wilson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Why Wednesdays have become the favourite day at school
By letting students spend a whole day each week working on vocational projects and electives, Papakura High School has started to see big improvements in student attendance and engagement.
Sir John Kirwan
The rugby great became the face of mental health in New Zealand, so why does he think he’s failed and what does he plan to do about it? Plus, he challenges Guyon to open up about his own health and… Video, Audio
Ministry lacks understanding of inequality among students - Auditor-General
The Auditor-General has told the Ministry of Education to get a better handle on inequality among school children.
Principal gives thumbs down to Seymour's revised school lunches
At least one principal is unhappy with the changes to the school lunch programme. Audio
Teenagers finding it hard to get summer jobs - we have tips
School's almost out and summer holiday jobs are almost in - if they can found that is - producer Mahvash Ikram talks with summer job seekers. Audio
Watch: David Seymour tries the new free school lunch menu
David Seymour says the beef rissoles dish is "one of the best meals that you're going to have".
The Panel with Deborah Hart and Richard Pamatatau (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Deborah Hart & Richard Pamatatau discuss the appointment of a Crown Observer to Wellington Council, David Seymores $3 lunch plans, and Darleen… Audio
Government unveils rebooted school lunch menu
It says the new menu will save more than $130 million a year.
Prestigious college's parents asked to speak to children after staffer's 'inappropriate online activity'
King's College on Monday announced police have been notified after a staff member quit.
We ask: what do you think of school lunch scheme?
Reporter Leonard Powell asked passersby what they think of the School Lunches scheme. Audio
