Schools
Tech: NZ digital curriculum and Tesla troubles
Technology news with Peter Griffin. This week, the demise of the iconic Blackberry Classic. Plus looming legal problems for the electric vehicle maker Tesla, and specifically the auto-pilot function… Audio
Wellington police investigating attempted abduction
Primary schools in Wellington's western suburbs have warned parents of three men behaving suspiciously towards children - including a recent attempted abduction. Our reporter Emile Donovan reports. Audio
Number of measles cases in Waikato hits 50
Waikato's measles outbreak continues to spread, with more than 50 confirmed cases.
Schools not improving
A study has found the performance of a third of schools is not improving. Audio
School in court over marijuana suspensions
Secondary school principals say their ability to punish foreign students for bad behaviour outside of school time is being put to the test. Audio
After-ball parties could still be held - Police
Ashburton's now-cancelled school after-ball parties were a good idea but did not meet guidelines, according to Canterbury police.
Philosophy for Children - Vanya Kovach and Amy Austin
A conference of visiting education experts has been exploring the teaching of philosophy to children. Vanya Kovach and Amy Austin are assistant principals at Wellington's Island Bay School. And… Audio
Reports find problems with PPP school designs
Independent reviewers have poked holes in the design of the first two schools built as public-private partnerships at Hobsonville Point. Audio
Secondary schools not so sun safe
New Zealand secondary schools aren't providing enough sun-protection for their students, a new study has found. Video, Audio
Study finds highschools not providing adequate sun protection
Research by Otago University found 10 Dunedin high schools failed to to provide sunscreen to half their students on sports days, and only 3% wore hats in the sun. Mohamed Hassan reports. Audio
The Wireless Preview - Lucy Smith
Sex education has been taught in New Zealand schools since 1999, and last year the Ministry of Education released an updated guide for schools on teaching sexuality which addresses issues of consent… Audio
Fill their Lunchbox - Ben Atkinson
A Christchurch chef has decided to do something about kids in his area going to school without lunch. He's launched Fill their Lunchbox, and it's proved so successful he's now looking to take it full… Audio
Principals discuss impacts of funding changes
How would a change to the funding system impact on schools? Manurewa East School and Wellington College principals Phil Palfrey and Roger Moses join Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Replacement for school deciles suggested
A leaked Education Ministry proposal reportedly suggests replacing the school decile system with a system that links the money to individual children. Audio
Proposed school funding system
Peter Kaiser has been the principal of Auckland's Tirimoana School for 25 years. He talks about a new idea on how to target education funding. Audio
US school kids hold flag vote in homage to NZ poll
And you might think Washington DC's about as far away from the flag debate as you can get. But as our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks found out, New Zealand's referendum is inspiring one group of… Audio
Educators keen for better school closure process
Education leaders are hoping a rewrite of the Education Act will improve the way schools are closed and merged. Audio
Schools pushed to limit by roll growth
Roll growth has pushed the school network to its limits in some regions this year, with some having to use their halls as make-shift classrooms. Audio
More cash will spend providing fruit
The Government has increased the amount of cash it will spend providing fruit to students in low decile schools. Audio
LA Schools to re-open after terror threat closure
Schools in Los Angeles have been cleared to re-open tomorrow after a terror threat forced more than half a million students to stay at home. Audio
