25 Nov 2025

"Grade inflation" could undermine trust in higher education

From Midday Report, 12:15 pm on 25 November 2025

A report by The New Zealand Initiative says As will soon overtake Bs as the most common university grade - and not in a good way. Universities New Zealand Chief Executive Chris Whelan spoke to Charlotte Cook.

Get the RNZ app

for easy access to all your favourite programmes

Subscribe to Midday Report

Podcast (MP3) Oggcast (Vorbis)