Education
Move to increase Māori participation in school board elections
School boards are where many of the most critical decisions about tamariki education are made.
Why are our university bookshops closing?
Last week it was announced the University of Auckland's campus bookshop, UBIQ, will close. In 2023 the Victoria University shop Vic Books also closed after nearly 50 years in business. Not only do… Audio
ECE centres feeding thousands through free lunch programme
Early childhood centres in the government's free lunch programme say it is feeding thousands of children who live in poverty. RNZ's education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
Alternative education rule change would change lives - providers
Tutors and teachers at last-chance education programmes say allowing them to keep struggling secondary students beyond the age of 16 would have a life-changing impact. Audio
Call for alternative education rule change
Teachers at last-chance education programmes for troubled teens say allowing them to keep students beyond the age of 16 would change lives. RNZ's education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
Most student nurses will look overseas if no jobs in NZ - survey
A survey of student nurses has found almost 62 percent are considering a job overseas if one isn't available in New Zealand when they graduate.
New music school forced to change name
Te Pūkenga issued a cease and desist, ordering Let's Go music school to change both its name and website.
The Panel with Sally Wenley and Simon Wilson Part 2
This half hour the panel talk to Suzanne Hills, a West Coast resident campaigning against the expansion of the Bathhurst coal mine and they hear from Robyn Cox, professor of literacy and education at… Audio
The Panel with Sally Wenley and Simon Wilson Part 1
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sally Wenley and Simon Wilson. With candidate nominations open today for local body elections, the Panel hears from former Whanganui Mayor… Audio
The Panel Part 3
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman. First up is a look ahead to Nights with host Emile Donovan. Then after hearing some feedback, Wallace is joined by Webb's Auction House head of… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 3 July 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky.
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Tech: What AI is doing to our brains
Technology commentator Mark Pesce looks at what studies are discovering about our brains as we use AI. Audio
Gloriavale school fails second ERO audit
The school has failed on three criteria, including providing a physically and emotionally safe space for pupils, ERO says.
Flood-damaged school furious with timing of ERO report
A primary school near Wairoa that was ruined in Cyclone Gabrielle, and has been operating out of temporary classrooms is furious with the Education Review Office over the timing of its evaluation… Audio
Immigration levy could hit international student numbers, say universities
Universities say a proposal that could make them pay a levy to Immigration New Zealand might harm international student numbers.
Have school lunches been fixed?
David Seymour is giving term two an eight out of 10, but one principal says complaints are only down because people have given up. Audio
Leaving his mark: a tribute to Andrew Withington
Singer and conductor Andrew Withington was a teacher and mentor to many. He died over the weekend at the age of 46. Today, a former student pays tribute. Audio
Daily school attendance rate drops to lowest figure this year
Education Ministry figures showed 759,000 pupils should have been in class, but only 539,500 turned up on what was the last day of term.
Auckland Muslim school Al-Madinah among those hoping to become charter schools
Only two state or state-integrated schools have applied to convert next year.
Where to now for Polytechs?
Te Pukenga is in the process of being wound up, with individual polytechs around the country working to show whether they can stand on their own. Audio
