Education
Rural Women NZ at 100
As Rural Women New Zealand marks its centennial year, it hopes a $250,000 boost in government funding can help fuel its mission to connect, support, and advocate for women in rural communities… Audio
A decade on Taihape Area School finally gets rebuild green light
The school has been plagued by leaks, cold rooms and bad plumbing ever since a rebuild 15 years ago.
New North Island classrooms ease pressure on teaching space
Education Minister Erica Stanford admitted using libraries as classrooms would be concerning.
Japanese school lunches example for Kiwi counterparts
The free school lunch programme has gotten major backlash over the cut-price lunches provided by the School Lunch Collective. But in other countries, similar programmes have thrived. Japan has been… Audio
Sport NZ leaves it to schools to resolve 'Year 14' rugby row
Sport New Zealand is taking a hands-off approach to the latest eligibility row surrounding secondary school rugby, saying schools are best placed to resolve any issues. Audio
Consultation on English curriculum closes
Consultation for the draft intermediate and secondary school English curriculum will close on Friday. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
English teachers voice concern about proposed curriculum
Consultation on a draft intermediate and secondary school English curriculum closes today.
Principal calls out Sport NZ over 'Year 14' athletes
The issue has raised its head again with Marlborough Boys' College having five extra-year players in its first XV rugby team. Audio
Student with allergy eats incorrectly labelled food at uni hall
An Otago University hall has stopped serving food to those with special dietary requirements while the MPI investigates.
Funding cuts for Pacific and Māori polytech students
Education advocates have said a government decision to remove special funding for Pacific and Māori students in vocational courses harks back to the days of a one-size-fits all education model. The… Audio
Auckland schools stamping out use of 'Year 14' rugby players
A dozen Auckland High schools are voluntarily making changes to their competition rules to stamp out the use of so-called Year 14 players. Year 14's are students that return for an extra sixth year of… Audio
School attendance still short of targets in first term
It's better than for the same term last year, but not where the government wants.
Gender disparities in maths performance revealed
Research has found that gender disparities in maths performance, favouring boys, shows up as early as four months into their formal schooling. Massey University professor Jodie Hunter spoke to Corin… Audio
The man reimagining teacher training
Last year, Westlake Boys School headmaster David Ferguson left his job of 15 years to address a critical issue - a lack of teachers. Audio
WelTec and Whitireia students in limbo over proposed closure
Students and staff have been left in limbo as Wellington polytechs Whitireia and WelTec consider closing their central city campus. Bill Hickman reports. Audio
Harvard's bonfire could be NZ's foreign exchange
New Zealand universities are being urged to seize the day when it comes to America's turmoil over foreign students.
America's foreign student fiasco
New Zealand universities are being urged to seize the day when it comes to America's turmoil over foreign students. Audio
Government celebrates record increase in teacher numbers
Education Minister Erica Stanford said the 2.5 percent rise last year is the biggest increase since records began in 2009.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 June 2025
In today's episode, the Labour Party's ability to work with Te Pāti Māori in a potential government has come under question following the Treaty Principles haka debate, the Green Party is calling on… Audio
Heavy demand for Canterbury University accommodation
Canterbury University has seen a large increase in demand for student accommodation, with more than half of the applicants missing out on a place this year. University of Canterbury Students'… Audio
