Education
The new online war against birth control
The contraceptive pill is under fire on social media. Why birth control is being called "poison" online - and what doctors say Audio
School attendance drops sharply in lead up to holidays
It is thought cheaper airfares and accommodation are driving parents to let their children play truant. Audio
'Hard to replace': Top hospitality training provider pulls plug after a decade
The co-owner of a hotel says it's a huge blow for the Northland region. Audio
Shrinking job market forces scientists to pursue careers offshore
After 13 years studying for a biology degree, Ian has had to apply - unsuccessfully - for labouring jobs. Audio
The Panel with Denise L'Estrange-C. and Chris Wikaira Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Cindy Mitchener and David Downs. First up, the horrific death of a toddler in an above ground temporary pool in 2023 has led water safety… Audio
Northland grappling with closure of hospitality training provider
Northland's community is grappling with the imminent closure of its leading hospitality training provider. The shutting of the QRC Te Tai Tokerau will force school leavers to travel large distances to… Audio
School truancy jumping before school holidays
Hundreds of thousands of students are skipping out on school early, as school attendance rates drop sharply in the days leading up to school holidays. It is thought cheaper airfares and accommodation… Audio
Combining maths and swimming for better training
Dr Christoph Bartneck mixes his love of swimming and computers in a new book Audio
'Really large waitlist': One-third of applicants miss out on UC halls
Christchurch has become a city of choice for students, but the university halls are struggling to keep up with demand. Audio
Gloriavale school could have registration removed
A private school in the secretive Gloriavale christian sect could have it's registration yanked because of serious concerns about whether it is providing a physically and emotionally safe environment… Audio
Gloriavale school may lose registration
The Secretary for Education has written to the school after a recent report concluded it was not a safe space for students. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 9 October 2025
Hundreds of teenagers with a health condition or disability could lose their jobseeker benefit under changes announced by the government; The latest bargaining meeting between Fire and Emergency New… Audio
Tech: Phone plan transparency, 'open web' in decline, and more
Technology journalist Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to discuss Commerce Commission research which shows how difficult it is to get good information to help buy a phone plan. Audio
University caught out using AI to wrongly accuse students of cheating with AI
An Australian university has accused thousands of its students of cheating with artificial intelligence. The problem? Many have done nothing wrong.
Is it ever OK to miss days at school?
A report found has too many families take their kids out of school for holidays - but what if that's a good thing?
The Panel with Kathryn Graham and Phil O'Reilly Part 2
In part two, the Ministry of Education has proposed that students should instead take public transport if a suitable service is available. That's got many in the region worried about the safety of… Audio
Different school holiday dates across regions worth considering, Seymour says
Term-time holidays remain the main attendance challenge facing most schools.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 8th October 2025
Tory Whanau criticised media and fellow council members in her valedictory speech; The Education Review Office says school attendance it back to pre-covid levels, but there is still some work that… Audio
Kiwi teachers work longer, more stressed
They are also more likely to be working with children who need learning support than other teachers working in other OECD countries, a new report shows.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 8 October 2025
In today's episode, a new Education Review Office report recommends considering a move to regional school holiday dates to reduce the cost of travelling in the school holidays; National's Nicola… Audio
