Education
Students can now claim $12,000 but is it money well spent?
The funds have not lifted participation rates or helped more disadvantaged students, an economist says.
Kaiapoi principal steps up as national president
Jason Miles is taking two years leave as Kaiapoi North School principal to serve as New Zealand Principals' Federation president.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 15 January
A Waikato regional councillor says rising visitor numbers are damaging the Blue Spring near Putaruru, with rubbish clogging toilets, coins thrown into the water and unsafe parking. He wants an access… Audio
Ministry gaffe meant murdered children's disappearance went unnoticed for years
Yuna and Minu Jo were found in suitcases after being murdered by their mother.
NCEA exam results can be accessed from today
The 2025 results will be closely watched due to fears high-stakes literacy and numeracy requirements will dent pass rates. Audio
NCEA results published today
Today's the day students can login to their NZQA portal to see how they did. Craig Dyason, a careers advisor at Albany Senior High School spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
How to talk to your teen if their NCEA results aren't what they wanted
The nerve-racking wait is over today, for better or worse.
School attendance falls short
Attendance slumped badly in the few schools that remained open beyond mid-December.
Volunteering expertise to Tonga's hospitals: Liam Bately and Debbie Munro
On Friday, a small team of Mechanical Engineering students from the University of Canterbury are heading to Tonga to repair and maintain life-saving hospital equipment. Coordinated by Liam Bately… Audio
NZ universities accepting English proficiency tests through Duolingo
It's part of a global trend - by last year, all eight Ivy League universities in the United States were using Duolingo scores.
New schools opening in 2026
Two new primary schools are scheduled to open at the start of 2026 - one in Christchurch and the other in Auckland.
Science, English slide, as secondary school students seek life skills
Twenty-one percent of students enrolled in 'life skills/personal development' in 2025, up from eight percent 15 years ago.
Deputy principal accused of misusing school funds reinstated
The woman was fired, after a complaint claiming she used school funds to take her family as helpers on a school camp.
Concerns Gloriavale children will struggle to adapt once school closed
A former Gloriavale member says leavers should be involved in helping families adjust to alternative schooling options.
What will happen to Gloriavale students once school closes?
The Education Ministry has advised the West Coast Christian community that the private school's registration will be cancelled from 23 January.
Principals say ERO not giving schools credit for challenges
Leaders at one school said ERO reviewers told them they had witnessed excellent teaching but could not say that in the school's report because its attendance and achievement rates needed to improve. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 19 December
Finance minister Nicola Willis has ended the year on a high with a surprise 1.1% increase in GDP for the most recent quarter; Gloriavale's leaders have announced they'll challenge the forced closure… Audio
Cost of school contamination clean up unclear
The Government is providing financial support for schools facing large bills for replacing carpet, curtains and other items because they've had contaminated asbestos sand on site. Lynda Stuart… Audio
Principals highlight challenges for schools in poor communities
Some principals say the Education Review Office isn't giving schools in poor communities enough credit for the challenges they face. Jason Miles, Vice President of the New Zealand Principals'… Audio
Former Gloriavale teacher applauds 'courageous government department'
The Secretary for Education has cancelled Gloriavale School's registration, effective from 23 January. Audio
