Education
ERO report shows progress in English and maths results
A new independent report from the Education Review Office says primary and intermediate students are doing better in English and maths, but there is more to do. Ruth Shinoda ERO's Head of Education… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 14 October 2025
The Government is celebrating new structured literacy results for new entrants; Chris Hipkins discusses teachers strikes and latest political polls; Whale watchers are abuzz after the apparent… Audio
'Parents should be furious': Teachers strike on day of NCEA exams
About 21,000 secondary school teachers are walking off the job after stalled talks. Audio
First Wellington charter school set to open
Associate Education Minister David Seymour said the charter school was the first for Wellington. Audio
New data shows increase in student structured literacy results
The government is celebrating the structured literacy results for new entrants which showed 58% of students were meeting or exceeding phonics expectations by term three, up from 36% in term one… Audio
Girl, 13, swaps schools because of growing 'toxic' masculinity in class
The teen says the behaviour of some of the boys at school was racist, homophobic and sometimes explicitly sexual. Audio
First-ever Moriori language week a 'long time coming'
Moriori people, tchakat henu (tangata whenua) of Rēkohu, the Chatham Islands have much to celebrate with the first-ever Moriori language week kicking off this November. Hokotehi Moriori Trust…
Commissioner questions whether PPTA is committed to deal
The Public Service Commissioner is questioning whether the PPTA is committed to reaching a deal - saying it's choosing disruption over dialogue. Sir Brian Roche spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The new online war against birth control
The pill is under fire on social media. So why is birth control being called "poison" - and what do doctors say?
Teacher strike action to begin from Tuesday
Teachers are set to begin more rolling strike action from Tuesday after rejecting the government's latest offer. PPTA's Chris Abercrombie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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
