Education
What 'young people need to learn': Ministry defends less Māori in curriculum
The Education Ministry says they contain less Māori because they are more specific. Audio
Govt axes treaty education obligations for schools
The government's decision to axe schools' obligation to give effect to the Treaty of Waitangi has angered groups representing school boards, teachers and principals. President of the New Zealand… Audio
20,000 teachers walk off job on strike today
High school teachers will go on strike from 1.15 - 3.15pm today, the second day of NCEA and scholarship exams.
Māori academic warns draft curriculum erases children's rights to local histories
"Every child has a right to know whose land they stand on."
Teachers shocked by axing of school treaty obligations
The minister had been moving to change the requirement, but has announced it will remove it altogether.
More than $1m cut from drowning prevention programmes
The country's lead drowning prevention agency is set to lose more than $1 million a year in ACC funding. Water Safety's General Manager Partnerships and Funding Gavin Walker spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'Blatant power grab': Union on Teaching Council shakeup
Education Minister Erica Stanford has announced plans to shrink the council, replace most of its members with ministerial appointees, and remove its role in teacher training. Audio
Changes made to teacher training process
The Government is putting the Ministry of Education in charge of teacher training standards, stripping the Teaching Council of that responsibility, and restructuring who's on the Council. NZEI Te Riu… Audio
Measles outbreak set to throw exam plans into disarray
Secondary school exams start on Monday, but some students could be asked to stay home due to the measles outbreak.
Country's oldest school shuts hostels early amid growing safety concerns
The Ministry of Education has now suspended its licence from the end of this week.
School curriculum 'will perpetuate racism and ongoing inequity in our schools'
The new school curriculum makes Māori people, knowledge and culture invisible and prioritises European knowledge, say Māori education leaders.
Eketāhuna Museum - keeper of the community's stories
Volunteers at the Eketahuna Museum are getting ready to reopen. This treasure chest of curiosities shines a light on the small town's Scandinavian heritage and the challenges of running a country… Audio
School tells students to stay home over measles case
Auckland Grammar School students in Year 9 and Year 10 have been told to stay home after an exposure event. Audio
Does 'brain food' really work? Can you cram?
Expert weigh in on what really helps as study leave kicks.
New charter school for students with autism
The government has announced the Autism NZ Education Hub will start in Term 3 for neurodivergent secondary students who are struggling with traditional schooling.
Future of Whangārei's NorthTec 'certain'
To ensure viability, NorthTec is cutting around 58 full-time equivalent jobs by Christmas.
'Cognitive overload': History teachers slam draft curriculum
The government's plan will water down the teaching of New Zealand history in schools with topics including Ancient Egypt and the French Revolution, they say.
Labour wants crackdown on 'cowboy' charter school bids
As a trust attempts an unsupported takeover of Kelston Boys' High School, the Opposition is raising concerns.
'Battle lines drawn': Group explains why it's trying a charter school takeover
A trust behind a plan to change a public school to a charter school against its will says it is facing abuse.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 30 October 2025
Fonterra's farmer shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the sale of the brands like Mainland and Anchor to a French company; Websites and systems around the world are back online after a… Audio
