Education
Labour's Jan Tinetti on early childhood education concerns
MP Jan Tinetti talks politics of the week from the Labour party's perspective Audio
Schools still dealing with vapers months into reforms
A researcher studying the long-term health effects is calling for vapes to be made prescription only.
'Very poor form': Education Minister marked absent after no-show at teachers conference
Amid teachers strikes and calls for more resources and pay, the minister of education suddenly cancelled long-held plans to speak. Audio
Daily school attendance averages 85% during team 3
Students with few socio-economic barriers showed above-average attendance.
Education minister absent from PPTA annual conference
When the Post-Primary Teachers Association marked the roll at its annual conference in Christchurch today there was a notable absentee - Education Minister Erica Stanford. The excuse she gave for… Audio
Outward bound introduces course for over 60s
Outward bound is pushing the age boundary with a new course aimed at those 60 plus. The not for profit specialises in personal and professional development, and building resiliance by challenging… Audio
Firearms deaths cost NZ up to $321 million a year - study
The Otago University study was instigated after the Christchurch mosque shootings in 2019.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 23 September 2025
In today's episode, senior doctors and dentists have walked off the job in a 48-hour strike that began at midnight, we've been talking about the decline in people learning to drive manual cars, but in… Audio
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
