Schools
The school system is not making the grade
10 Feb 2025
As the 2025 school year kicks off, a slew of problems await students, teachers and the government.
Should schools have the day off after Waitangi Day?
5 Feb 2025
Dozens of schools are giving their students and some teachers a four day weekend, choosing not come back to class on Friday after the Waitangi Day holiday. That is despite Associate Education Minister… Audio
Questions raised over school competing in Maadi Regatta
19 Mar 2024
Questions are being raised over whether one of the country's top rowing schools should be allowed to compete in this week's Maadi Regatta due to an earlier cheating scandal. Hamilton Boys' High… Audio
Why are so many schools ditching NCEA level 1
1 Jun 2023
An increasing number of secondary schools around the country are ditching NCEA Level One - ahead of a refresh to the qualification that's being introduced over the next few years. Hobsonville Point… Audio