Education
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
Too many parents still taking kids out of school for holidays - report
But the Education Review Office report reveals overall attitudes to truancy have improved. Audio
School principal on ERO attendance report
The Education Review Office which say school attendance is bouncing back, with a change in both parents' and students' attitudes. Porirua College Principal Ragne Maxwell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
ERO report reveals shift in attitudes towards school attendance
A new report from the Education Review Office says school attendance has returned to pre-Covid levels but there is still a long way to go. ERO deputy chief executive Ruth Shinoda spoke to Ingrid… Audio
The Panel with Claire Amos and Liam Hehir Part 2
In part two, the huge drop in the number of victims of violent offending in recent years has been closely mirrored by a massive drop in violent crime where alcohol was involved. This is prompting… Audio
Book Critic: The genre that's got young readers hooked
Crime novels are generally a hit with readers of all ages, but right now the genre is especially popular with young adult readers. Auckland Grammar School's Director of Library and 'The School Book… Audio
The fishfluencer trying to combat misinformation
We're long past the days when being an influencer needs to be explained. In fact now it seems there's an influencer for everything, including, aquaculture or fish farming. James Sibley's mission is to… Audio
Government signs 83 new contracts with truancy services
School students not enrolled or who are absent 15 or more days per school term can be referred to attendance services. Audio
Secondary teachers vote on series of strikes
The Post Primary Teachers Association said it was balloting members on action including 'rostering home' next week, a full-day strike on 23 October, and a half-day strike on 5 November.
School refuses to say why principal has been on leave for months
The principal of Dunedin's Columba College has been on leave since 30 July.
School audits flagged with ministry's 'red tape tip line'
A government report said a handful of schools spent more than 10 percent of their operations grants on audit fees, but the Education Ministry was working on bringing the cost down.
Deputy PM on school attendance service funding and truancy
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour talks truancy and the window smashing at Winston Peter's St Mary's bay house. Audio
'We do not have enough chefs': Teachers warn against NCEA change
They say the proposed change to technology, hospitality, and food and nutrition subjects will narrow students' options and cause job cuts. Audio
