Education
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
History teachers condemn new curriculum
New Zealand History Teachers' Association is the teaching association condemning the government's new curriculum. Its chair, Craig Thornhill spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Is increasing use of AI damaging students' learning ability?
Tech correspondent Alex Sims focuses on the increasing use of artificial intelligence in classrooms and lecture halls. Audio
Labour responds to new Years 0-10 national curriculum
Labour MP Willow-Jean Prime responds to the Goverment's draft curriculum Audio
Auckland school pushes back against charter school proposal
Kelston Boys' High School has written to parents saying the bid from Bangerz Education and Wellbeing Trust was not supported by it.
'Just absolutely ridiculous': New school curriculum unpopular with principals
The draft curriculum documents are old fashioned, sideline Māori knowledge, and appear to be written by foreign contractors, say critics.
