Education
'Impossible deadline': Union questions shorter consultation for Māori curriculum
But the Ministry of Education says there is enough time for schools and kura to provide feedback.
Newly-independent polytechnics given $325m from former owner
Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds said the money would ensure financial viability and sustainability of training during the transition phase.
Teaching Council fell short in managing conflicts of interest, probe finds
The Public Service Commission has published its investigation into procurement and conflicts of interest management.
Students step back in time ahead of school's demolition
Whanganui's St George's Preparatory School is being deconstructed - piece-by-piece - ahead of being repurposed for a iwi health organisation.
Officials brace for Dunedin's O-Week after raucous Flo-Week partying
The signs of Saturday's Flo-Week blow-out remained on Castle Street the next day, with shattered glass, bottles, boxes and rubbish lining the road. Audio
Teacher bought students vapes, told them about her sex life and drug use
The behaviour of a female teacher who "bragged" to her students about her sexual experiences, and showed them photos of men she had matched with on dating sites, has been...
Growing a farmer - Archie's life as a Pamu apprentice
Archie and Mickey are a team. Archie's 17 and an apprentice to Mickey, champion shearer and Pamu farm manager on King Country sheep and beef farm Te Wharua. We head out mustering and Archie shows how… Audio
Must listen! A Survival Guide to the First Year of University
It's that time of year where students around the country are gearing up for their first year at university. But alongside o-week fun and new found freedom, this life transition can be daunting. A 2025… Audio
Opposition finds school lunch scheme rebrand hard to swallow
A free school lunches programme rebrand has dropped the reo Māori name Ka Ora Ka Ako, a move David Seymour says is "delivering real value".
Students to keep studying at home after suspected arson destroys classrooms
The demolition of the classroom block that went up in flames is expected to take some time.
Students are taking the online gambling bait
Gambling websites are flooding university students with ads, and the results are a costly spiral.
Teaching Council's penalties for dodgy teachers too light, review finds
The review also recommended the council investigate whether schools are failing to report incompetent teachers.
Two schools illegally covered cost of foreign student fees
One of two schools that illegally covered the cost of foreign students' fees says it happened because a sponsorship deal fell through. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
St Bedes investigates knowledge of priest's sexual offending
The rector says he would be "appalled" if there was inaction and any failure to respond appropriately.
Teaching Council too focused on 'being liked by the profession'
A review found the council appeared to have the culture of an advocacy body rather than of a regulatory or membership body.
University urges students to 'stay off roofs' after man critically injured
Otago University campus staff found the man shortly after midnight on Wednesday.
What are the benefits to holding your kid back a year?
We're going to talk about redshirting now, which is when parents chose to delay when their child starts school, so they are at the older end of the class. For those of you wondering why it is called… Audio
'Education hub' opens for students cut off by slip
Students cut off from their high schools by a monster slip northeast of Whangārei are instead taking lessons at a temporary 'education hub' set up at a local primary school.
Manawatu parents using savings and loans for school buses
Manawatu parents and caregivers are dipping into their savings and even taking out loans in order to find a bus service to get their children to school. This comes after some school buses that used to… Audio
Ex-ministry staffer accuses government of ignoring education experts, teachers
The staffer worked on the curriculum until the middle of last year and said it was chaotic and politicised. Audio
