Education
Two new specialist schools to open for children with high needs, disabilities
The announcement comes as school starts back for 2026.
Families relying on donations to fund uniforms, stationary
Pencils, pens, textbooks and a full set of uniform might seem like the basics for any school student, but many families are relying on donations to start the school year. Several schools across the… Audio
Navigating the pros and cons of school uniforms
Otago University's Dr Johanna Reidy researches the impact of school uniform design and policy on health and educational outcomes. Audio
'I was asked to disregard the evidence': Ex-staffer on new school curriculum
"I watched colleagues run back and forth to the Beehive for approval, watched academics and sector experts be removed," she says.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 29 January
This morning we spoke to our reporter at Mount Maunganui for an update on the recovery mission. There's confusion over changes to rules for people travelling to the UK. We were joined by the British… Audio
MPs told bill assumes 'unfettered political control' can replace schools' expertise
Submissions to Parliament's Education and Workforce Select Committee nearly all spoke against the Education and Training (System Reform) Amendment Bill.
Students learn better in uniform, headmaster says, brushing off cost concerns
The head of an Auckland high school is defending high uniform costs, arguing it is in students' best interests - and cheaper for parents overall. Audio
Parents hit by growing cost of school uniforms
Depending on what school your child goes to, a full school uniform set - including shoes, blazer and PE uniform could set you back about $600. Westlake Boys High School headmaster Paul Fordham spoke… Audio
Why do we have 'meet the teacher' days and how do you get the most out of them?
A 15-minute window to meet your child's teacher may seem brief, but get it right and you'll get the school year off to a good start. Here's how to make the most of it.
Teacher who dragged crying preschooler by the wrist struck off, hit with $20k bill
The child was upset and distressed and complained, 'Kaaren hurt me'.
Book Critic: Some recommendations for younger readers
With a week or so left of school holidays for some, it's a great chance to get kids in front of books not screens .. Catherine Ross is the Director of Library at Auckland Grammar School and joins me… Audio
Things to do in the never-ending school holidays!
It's Tuesday the 27th of January and for many of you, the school holidays are still going. Some of you might in fact be wondering if they will ever actually end. Lots of you are back in the office and… Audio
Students cut off from school as East Cape roads remain closed
Dozens of students on the East Cape are cut off from their Hicks Bay kura after extreme weather's closed vital roads in the area. Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Kawakawa mai Tawhiti is due to open tomorrow… Audio
PPTA worried about hundreds of teacher vacancies
As students head back to school this week, the Post-Primary Teachers Association is worried about hundreds of staff vacancies at schools around the country. According to the Ministry of Education… Audio
Are we losing the ability to think critically?
Conversations about AI seem to be everywhere, the pros, the cons, the what ifs, the why nots, the list goes on. On Afternoons we've spent time discussing how AI can affect learning. On one hand it's… Audio
New curriculum use will grow from 'great start' - Ministry
Auckland Primary Principals' Association president says it could take about three years to embed the new curriculum. Audio
New year, new curriculum for primary school maths and English
The first primary schools days for 2026 start for some from today, and with the return to the classroom comes an updated, new maths and English curriculum. Audio
Back to school 2026: Pupils head back to class from today
Among schools opening from today will be two entirely new state schools and a number of new charter schools.
Teacher censured for filming sex act
Herman Fiu was charged with making an intimate visual recording and sharing it after the woman learned the video was circulating online.
Teacher in long-running employment dispute awarded $25,000
But not everything went former Christchurch Boys' High School teacher Susan Mowat's way
