Education
Worries NDA's are stiffling consulation over school reforms
Teacher unions and the Principals Federation are worried non-disclosure agreements are stifling genuine consultation over school reforms. They say the agreements create an unprecedented level of… Audio
'A sham process': Teachers object to NDAs
Teachers' unions say non-disclosure agreements are creating secrecy around crucial education changes.
Watch: PM, Education Minister announce $413m investment in school upgrades
Erica Stanford said the new money would enable construction projects at schools to get under way sooner - by the Summer holidays.
The problem with dropping art history from curriculum
These may be the last years students can study art history comprehensively at NCEA level, but why is that important?
Public Service Commission spells out latest pay offers to teachers
Commissioner Sir Brian Roche insists the latest offer to primary teachers is as high as it could go.
The problem with dropping art history from the curriculum
There has been shock and concern amongst the arts and education world following the axing of Art History from the school curriculum. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday19th September 2025
In today's episode, a former Finance Mister critical of Nicola Willis says she's too busy blaming past governments rather than coming up with solutions, a New Plymouth district councillor says lobby… Audio
Govt drops art history from new school curriculum
Art history teachers are calling the government's decision to axe the subject from the new school curriculum shady, rushed, and short-sighted. Art teacher Tracy Duncan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
From Hawaiki to Aotearoa: New books trace journey of Tararua ancestor
Rangitāne iwi has launched a set of bilingual books as part of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. Audio
Primary schools face first ever mass teacher strike
About 40,000 primary school teachers, principals, and support staff will walk off the job on the 23rd of October, it'll be the first time ever those groups have taken strike action together. Public… Audio
Labour MP Willow-Jean Prime on teachers' strikes
Labour's Willow-Jean Prime talks education and other political issues of the week Audio
Primary school teachers to strike next month
The decision comes amid rolling strikes by secondary school teachers this week. Audio
NZ ed-tech platform buys UK company to grow reach
Kami expects its purchase of Book Creator will help its products reach 70 million more teachers and students worldwide.
Primary school staff set to strike as teacher action escalates
There's further disruption coming for students and parents - with primary school staff set to walk of the job. Teacher and NZEI negotiator Liam Rutherford spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
13-year-old excluded from school, no others will take him
His mum says her son, who can't always regulate his emotions, relies on school for interaction with other children.
Primary school teachers to strike for full day
The union says its staff will strike on 23 October.
Government wants to reduce pilot-training time
It takes 18-20 months for pilots and engineers to qualify in New Zealand, compared to just over a year for programmes in the United States.
People are assigning themselves homework - for fun
People are coming up with their own "personal curriculums" to combat brain rot, improve their attention spans and enrich their minds.
A $100,000 student loan that keeps getting bigger
Hazel says her payments aren't keeping up with interest, and she's worried she won't be able to get home. Audio
Secondary teacher strike action affects thousands of students
Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche is blaming the teachers' union for instigating this week's high school strikes. Audio
