Education

Ministry of Education data shows a shift away from learning Euro-centric languages to te reo Māori and Asian languages in public schools.

Judges describe Li Chen's feline-fuelled graphic novel as "beautifully conceived, gloriously illustrated, charming, off-beat and hilarious".

The teenagers believe the method has the potential to preserve flax on a larger scale, although further research is needed.

The Education Ministry plans to release a draft of its updated curriculum that incorporates artificial intelligence and generative AI.

Education Minister Erica Stanford said the funding approach was different from the usual, but the money would come from the new build package in this year's Budget.

While some believe the new policy will boost enrolments, others question its long-term sustainability and raise exploitation fears.

Rangitoto College on Auckland's North Shore is among a growing number of secondary schools that will no longer accept out-of-zone students next year.

Rebound in visa approvals comes amid a broader push to revive New Zealand's international education sector.

Migrants are finding it harder to gain residency by securing a job in the early childhood education sector after roles paying amounts that satisfy wage requirements dry up.

Education advocates say an NZ government decision to remove special funding for Pacific and Māori students in vocational training harks back to the days of a one-size-fits-all model.

Greater protections against cyberbullying needed regardless of whether social media is banned for those aged under 16, experts say.

Young people said they would rather see education and guidance around social media, rather than a blanket ban. Audio

Young people said they would rather see education and guidance around social media, rather than a blanket ban.

Mothers accompanying their children studying in New Zealand are shouldering the burden of parenting in a foreign country without their husbands.

Enrolment growth is being fuelled by post-pandemic changes in student mobility, demand for more affordable overseas study options and the growing popularity of dual-degree pathways.

Domestic universities say they are comfortable with existing relationships as calls grow to review ties. Audio

Nearly half of the Australian universities with Chinese government-linked Confucius Institutes on their campuses have cut ties with the controversial education centres.

Top schools are being forced to tighten their enrolment processes due to an increased demand from a rapidly growing population.

New Zealand and India sign a refreshed education cooperation arrangement during the Luxon's recent trip to India.

Students are divided on the issue, with some questioning its relevance and others recognising the value in learning about the country's past.