Education
NZ Pasifika scholars slam removal of sex-ed guidelines
Pasifika scholars in New Zealand say the scrapping of the 2020 relationship and sex education guidelines is a 'backward step' hindering youth from safely navigating adolescence. Audio
Will the $2.7b cost of tertiary courses be enough?
The government is spending $2.7 billion on tertiary courses this year, but there are early signs it will not be enough to cover all the enrolments. Audio
Govt spending $3 billion on tertiary education
The government is spending $3 billion on tertiary education this year but early signs suggest it might not be enough to cover all enrolments. Universities New Zealand chief executive Chris Whelan… Audio
'Really draining' - Call to keep librarians safe after increase in aggressive behaviour
A former Auckland librarian says threats and intimidation have become a daily part of library life. Audio
'A stale, frozen, hard, crumbly bun' - Rotorua kura students served single bread roll for lunch
The co-principal of Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai has called out the government's school lunch programme after some students were dished out only a single bun.
Canterbury polytech Ara proposes job cuts - Union
A proposed restructure at Canterbury's Ara Institute will result in job cuts.
Education Minister learnt about lunch provider's liquidation through media
Associate education minister David Seymour did not tell Education Minister Erica Stanford Libelle was on the brink of collapse.
Trump signs order to dismantle US Department of Education
It would leave school policy almost entirely in the hands of states and local boards, an alarming prospect for many advocates.
Local Hero maths teacher's message to kids and parents
Subash Chandar K runs a YouTube channel helping students get through NCEA. Audio
Local Hero Award winner Subash Chandar K on maths education
Maths guru Subash Chanda K is Kiwibank's Local Hero - he spoke with Nathan Rarere about his work with kids. Audio
Creditor 'blindsided' by school lunch provider liquidation
Hamilton company Echo Automation's owner Sean Donovan it was a lot of money for a small business to lose. Audio
Principals stunned as ministry looks for new reading, maths tests
The Education Ministry has blindsided schools by going to market for a new national test. Audio
Student who attacked teachers with scissors suspended
Police are investigating the attack.
New reading, maths test could see schools unfairly ranked - expert
An assessment expert says it could lead to league tables.
Primary principals 'blindsided' by new testing system for reading, writing and maths
Primary principals say they have been blindsided by a government decision to develop a new system for testing children's reading, writing and maths. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to… Audio
Tertiary institutions 'should not assume funding will be maintained'
The Tertiary Education Commission has indicated some tertiary institutions could face funding cuts next year.
The Panel with Allan Blackman and Nicky Pellegrino (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Allan Blackman and Nicky Pellegrino. In the second half of the show, they discuss the waste issues emerging from the new school lunch… Audio
Speed limit reversals by schools 'don't make sense' - Principal
Auckland schools are frustrated with speed limit reversals soon to hit their areas, and worry it will put children at risk.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 19 March 2025
In today's episode, the liquidator of school lunch provider Libelle says one of the failed company's biggest problems was scaling up too fast, new data shows New Zealand rents have increased 25… Audio
Libelle scaled up too fast: Liquidator
The liquidator of school lunch provider Libelle says one of the failed company's biggest problems was scaling up too fast. Deloitte liquidator David Webb spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
