Education
The Panel with Sue Kedgley and Mark Knoff-Thomas (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sue Kedgley and Mark Knoff-Thomas Audio
'A joke': Teachers left in tears over pay rate struggles
Some early childhood teachers say the process for getting the right pay rate if they switch to school teaching is a nightmare that leaves them despairing and in tears. Audio
Early Childhood Education teachers battle to get right pay rate when switching to school teaching
Some early childhood teachers say getting the right pay rate when they switch to school teaching is a nightmare that leaves them despairing and in tears. Our education correspondent John Gerritsen… Audio
Fixing our truancy crisis
Emile Donovan talks to Dr Delia Baskerville, an Honorary Research Associate at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington Faculty of Education and an expert in the area of truancy. Audio
'Chaotic mess': New English curriculum not diverse enough, says teacher
An Auckland teacher will not teach the proposed new English curriculum, saying it is inflexible, prescriptive and not suitable for all New Zealand students. Audio
Head of English teacher says he won't teach draft curriculum
The Head of English at an Auckland college says he won't teach the proposed new English curriculum and is urging other teachers to boycott it too. The draft curriculum released earlier this month… Audio
Govt announces $53m boost for teacher registrations fees
From 1 July, teachers will save up to $550 when applying for registration or renewing their practising certificate, Education Minister Erica Stanford announced.
New Zealand to recognise physician associates - minister
A newly-regulated healthcare role is hoped to unlock more pairs of hands for medical care, and attract more overseas workers to rural practices.
Boy wins competition, but not given medal due to being homeschooled
When 12-year-old George Fisher got first place at the North Island secondary schools mountain bike competition he was given a certificate but not the first-place medal.
The Panel with Deborah Hart and Jeremy Ellwood (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Deborah Hart and Jeremy Ellwood. They discuss moves to repeal legislation aimed at removing jargon from the public service, the social… Audio
The Panel with Deborah Hart and Jeremy Ellwood (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Deborah Hart and Jeremy Ellwood. They talk about whether Winston Peters crossed a line in a fiery interview on RNZ Morning Report, online… Audio
Student not given medal because of being homeschooled
When 12 year-old George Fisher got first place at the North Island secondary schools mountain bike competition he was given a certificate but not the first place medal. That was passed to the next… Audio
Workplace training may be privatised after Te Pūkenga dismantled
The Vocational Education Minister is planning the creation of six to eight Industry Skills Boards to set standards and oversee training.
Fernando the capybara finds his new home in Wellington
Wellington Zoo's mammals team leader Rob Harland says Fernando is a cool customer. Audio
Minecraft version of historic New Zealand farm being used as educational tool
Sow the Seed subject advisor Suzy Newman said it complemented new study units they created for year 7-10 students' science and agricultural curriculum.
Regulation Minister David Seymour on ECE sector review
Cabinet is moving to simplify regulations for Early Childhood Education centres by the end of this year.
Havard University suing Trump administration
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about Harvard University taking the Trump administration to court after a back and fourth with the White House resulted in a 2… Audio
Students join hunt for new principal in Hokitika
The Catholic school pupils have drawn up 'Wanted' posters for their ideal candidate. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 22 April 2025
In today's episode, the Prime Minister joins us from London to talk about Pope Francis death and the PM's meeting with King Charles, mourners are gathered at St. Peters Square in Rome and Catholic… Audio
Fears new teacher maths requirement will halve enrolments, worsen shortages
The LNAAT will become a pre-requisite for entry to one-year English-medium postgraduate programmes next year, and for multi-year programmes such as Bachelor's degrees in 2027. Audio
