Education
Digital textbooks cheaper, Uni students cut out physical books
Uni bookshop UBIX has gone into liquidation, does this signal an end to physical textbooks? Ke-Xin Li has the story. Audio
NCEA changes go back to the ABCs of education
A lesson in the big NCEA reset. The Detail puts an RNZ education specialist to the test on the major education system overhaul.
Thrifty Words from the Wise
They've lived through rationing and enjoyed a simpler life. So, what can our older community members teach us about eating and socialising on a budget? Katy Gosset takes a peek in an 80-year old's… Audio
Clearing out the confusion over NCEA changes
A lesson in the big NCEA reset. The Detail puts an RNZ education specialist to the test on the major education system overhaul. Audio
'Aggressive' adults force Auckland school into lockdown
Aorere College in Papatoetoe said the adults were removed from school grounds without incident and all students are safe.
'Not a surprise': Teacher on increasing rate of teens leaving school unqualified
The percentage of school leavers with no NCEA certificate has been rising since 2020. Audio
Mediawatch: Media applauds old school move on NCEA
With news the pupil assessment system is on the way out, many applauded the return to old school ways, but said less about what might be lost. Video
NCEA not achieved, Tariff ‘surprise,’ magazines on the block
Mediawatch looks at how the media graded NCEA as 'not achieved' after the government proposed dumping it this week. And the headlines said Trump's 15 per cent tariff was 'a surprise.' But was it? Some… Audio
Labour education spokesperson rejected to work on NCEA reforms
The Labour leader Chris Hipkins has rebuked his education spokesperson after finding out she ignored, then rejected offers to work with the government on NCEA reforms. ACT's David Seymour said if she… Audio
Students rostered to stay home during winter staffing crisis
It comes on top of a recent scathing Education Review Office report for Northland College. Audio
Fury as ministry cans kids book for too many Māori words
"Our members see this move as an act of white supremacy. It's an act of racism," says Te Akatea, the Māori Principals' Association. Audio
Ministry shelves book due to 'too many' Māori words
A children's reading book has been shelved by the Ministry of Education because it has apparently got too many Māori words in it. In a message to schools, it said student sized copies of 'At the… Audio
Labour MP defiant after ignoring education minister's NCEA offer
Labour's education spokesperson rejected offers to engage with the government about education reforms, saying she does not see it as a missed opportunity.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 8th August 2025
In today's episode, The MP for Auckland is backing calls for the government to act urgently to get the city's sluggish economy moving; A Northland school has been forced to roster students home due to… Audio
How influential NZ schools hastened the demise of NCEA
Analysis: As New Zealanders digest the news about government plans to scrap NCEA, we should also consider the role prestigious schools plyaed.
Northland school dealing with winter staffing crisis
A Northland school has been forced to roster students home due to a winter staffing crisis. Northland College Principal Duane Allen spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
15,000 students compete in mathematics competition
The education minister watched as thousands of school pupils around the country were put through their paces.
Watch: PM reiterates NCEA overhaul will be 'world class'
Stanford said they wanted everyone to give feedback on what they thought of the changes.
'Wouldn't overblow it' - Education Minister on maths book errors
Erica Stanford has thanked "keen bean" students for picking up errors in Ministry of Education-funded maths resources.
'Insulting': Primary teachers reject ministry's 1% pay rise
Primary teachers overwhelmingly said 'no' to the collective agreement offer.
