Education
Spotlight falls on NZ Confucius Institutes in wake of Australian closures
Domestic universities say they are comfortable with existing relationships as calls grow to review ties. Audio
Six Australian universities close Chinese government-linked Confucius Institutes
Nearly half of the Australian universities with Chinese government-linked Confucius Institutes on their campuses have cut ties with the controversial education centres.
Applications surge for limited places in Auckland private schools
Top schools are being forced to tighten their enrolment processes due to an increased demand from a rapidly growing population.
NZ deepens education ties with India
New Zealand and India sign a refreshed education cooperation arrangement during the Luxon's recent trip to India.
Mandatory NZ history course at Auckland University spurs debate
Students are divided on the issue, with some questioning its relevance and others recognising the value in learning about the country's past.
Integration questions cloud efforts to attract overseas teachers
Immigration New Zealand has introduced a fast-tracked residency process for overseas primary teachers, but educators say that it's hard to find suitable candidates who can adapt to the country's…
Preparation course aims to support students in life, study, and culture
An Auckland-based associate professor says there is value in programmes that honour cultural diversity. Audio
Chinese parents embrace new maths curriculum in primary schools
Almost 2000 primary schools nationwide have adopted new maths education resources this year.
China, India top destinations for Prime Minister’s Scholarship recipients
One thousand two hundred recipients have chosen China or India as a study destination since 2013.
Asian psychology students reveal ‘whitewashing’ concerns
A new study shows Asian psychology students struggle to secure training opportunities unless they adopt a European outlook.
Using AI to bolster Chinese-language learning ability
The University of Auckland's Chinese Department launches a project that seeks to integrate Chinese-language education with artificial intelligence.
Chinese families struggle to cover rising school holiday costs
Families in Auckland are seeking budget-friendly solutions as the cost of school holiday programmes climbs.
Funding cuts to Pasifika literacy project 'appalling' - NZEI
"For many Pasifika communities and families, the project helped mitigate the trauma of earlier generations who were not allowed to speak their languages in the classroom." Audio
Scholarship unveiled for Christchurch mosque attack survivors, descendants
The University of Canterbury has announced a new scholarship for those affected by the 2019 attacks.
New Zealand universities ramp up scholarships to attract Indian students
More than half of New Zealand universities are offering dedicated packages targeting Indian applicants, including scholarships and fee discounts.
Young Kiwis win medals at global science competition
Four students have snaffled New Zealand's first medals at the International Earth Science Olympiad.
Universities concerned as visa frustrations from Indian students remain high
New Zealand universities have directly engaged with the government about the high student visa rejection rate of Indian applicants in 2024.
Names tied to horrific abuses likely to be dropped
A Christchurch street and a park associated with abuse of children and young people are likely to have a name change.
Fees free changes: What you need to know
Explainer - The new government plans to pay for students' final year of tertiary study, rather than their first. RNZ analyses the impact of the current settings and the proposed change.
Education New Zealand launches campaign to lure students from South Asia
International students generated an estimated $3.8 billion for the New Zealand economy before Covid-19 emerged in 2019, a figure that nose-dived to about $800 million in 2020.
