Education
Help coming for teens struggling to pass new NCEA tests - Minister
Next term Erica Stanford will be announcing new support for those who "are still not getting there".
Hundreds of traffic calming projects in limbo after govt funding changes
Evidence showing how lower speed limits decreased the risk of serious injury or death did not "cut much ice" with the government, a transport expert says. Audio
Early childhood relief teachers face big drop in income
Many early childhood teachers who work as casual or relief staff face a big pay cut today, with the government's decision to drop them from pay parity rules kicking in.
Early childhood relief teachers could face pay cuts
New pay parity rules coming into affect today could mean relief teachers in early childhood education could face pay cuts. Relief teacher Amy Dean spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Early childhood relief teachers face pay cut
Many early childhood teachers who work as relievers face a big pay cut today when an exemption from pay parity rules kicks in. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
Samoan masters student looking into cardiovascular disease and wellbeing
A Samoan University of Auckland Masters student is looking to explore the relationship between cardiovascular disease and psychological wellbeing among Pasifika, particularly fathers. Audio
Whakataukī of the Week with Tuhingaia Manihera
Tuhingaia Manihera was crowned best senior English speaker at this year's Ngā Manu Kōrero national high school speech competition. She's the first winner from Whangārei in 34 years. Audio
Parents on travel during school terms: It's the cost, not the time
Parents say airlines need to stop sending prices sky-high during the school holidays, so they do not have to take their kids out of school to nab the cheaper fares. Audio
ECE teachers concerned about regulation review
Teacher union the Educational Institute says a majority of teachers surveyed are worried about implications of a regulation review.
Kiwi families bunk off school early for cheaper flights
Kiwi families bunking off school to go on holiday early say they're doing so because flights are cheaper and they don't care about taking their children out of school early. Meanwhile Associate… Audio
More students being stood down for assault
Many teens are ill-equipped to deal with conflict rationally after the pandemic years, teachers say. Audio
More students being stood down for assault
Schools are blaming the pandemic for a sharp jump in violence among children. Stand-downs, suspensions and expulsions for assaults on other students rose nationally last year and doubled in some… Audio
Kids missing school to get 'significantly cheaper' air fares
Some familes say their children skipping two days of school can save $2000 on flights. Audio
Skipping school for cheaper fares easy decision say families
Kiwi families taking their kids out of school to go on holiday early don't see doing so as a big deal - Mahvash Ikram went to the airport to talk with early travellers. Audio
Half of charter school applications unlikely to proceed
The government is preparing for up to 15 new charter schools to open early next year.
Students call for te reo training funds to be restored
The students say the government move makes them feel like "you don't really care about Māori people".
Climate protesters take to the streets in several cities
Students and supporters in Auckland, New Plymouth and Christchurch swapped their books for picket signs as they joined the School Strike 4 Climate protests on Friday. They had multiple demands,...
Explainer: What actually happens on a teacher-only day
The government is banning term-time days for teacher development - but what are they for?
Fetal alcohol families welcome funding move
Every classroom in NZ probably has at least one child with FASD - but the vast majority are not getting any support, advocates say. Audio
'Can't keep ignoring the truancy crisis': New school attendance system announced
New attendance rules could see schools chasing up the families of nearly half their pupils during the winter months.
