Education
National puts second-language bill on the back burner
The National Party appears to be deprioritising a key language bill it once championed if it can form a government after the election next month.
Auckland students given rare chance to learn one of the world's most ancient languages
Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages in the world, is being taught to more than 150 students at a primary school in Auckland.
Education sector says international students flooding back into country
The education sector says the country's recovery from the Covid-19 slump in international students is well under way.
Universities eye new tie-ups with Indian institutions to attract international students
A third New Zealand university is close to signing with Mumbai's Bombay Stock Exchange Institute, opening up opportunities for Indian students to study in Aotearoa.
Around the motu: David Hill in North Canterbury
Local Democracy reporter David Hill will talk about Waimakariri, Hurunui and Kaikoura District Councils looking to pass their annual rates rises of 5.97, 7.49 and 5 per cent respectively with roading… Audio