Education
Labour wants crackdown on 'cowboy' charter school bids
As a trust attempts an unsupported takeover of Kelston Boys' High School, the Opposition is raising concerns.
'Battle lines drawn': Group explains why it's trying a charter school takeover
A trust behind a plan to change a public school to a charter school against its will says it is facing abuse.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 30 October 2025
Fonterra's farmer shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the sale of the brands like Mainland and Anchor to a French company; Websites and systems around the world are back online after a… Audio
History teachers condemn new curriculum
New Zealand History Teachers' Association is the teaching association condemning the government's new curriculum. Its chair, Craig Thornhill spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Is increasing use of AI damaging students' learning ability?
Tech correspondent Alex Sims focuses on the increasing use of artificial intelligence in classrooms and lecture halls. Audio
Labour responds to new Years 0-10 national curriculum
Labour MP Willow-Jean Prime responds to the Goverment's draft curriculum Audio
Auckland school pushes back against charter school proposal
Kelston Boys' High School has written to parents saying the bid from Bangerz Education and Wellbeing Trust was not supported by it.
'Just absolutely ridiculous': New school curriculum unpopular with principals
The draft curriculum documents are old fashioned, sideline Māori knowledge, and appear to be written by foreign contractors, say critics.
Students from poor schools had much worse NCEA maths and literacy test results than otherss
In total, at least 34,800 teenagers failed the tests.
Principals and teachers 'disgusted' at government's proposed curriculum
"Disgusted, absolutely ridiculous and past being disappointed". Those are just some of the reaction from Principals and teachers to the government's proposed primary school curriculum. The overnight… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 October 2025
The government has released the full draft of New Zealand's new Year 0 to 10 curriculum as opposition from within the educational sector grows to the proposed changes; More than half a million tickets… Audio
Education minister stands by contentious curriculum
The full draft school curriculum for Years 0 to 10 has been released amid growing criticism. Audio
Opposition to curriculum changes grows amongst teachers
The government has released the full draft of New Zealand's new Year 0 to 10 curriculum as opposition from within the educational sector grows to the proposed changes. Education Minister, Erica… Audio
PE teachers voice opposition to curriculum changes
The country's physical education teachers have joined the chorus of opposition to the government's proposed changes to the school curriculum. Managing director of Physical Education New Zealand Heemi… Audio
Full draft of new school curriculum released
There is growing criticism of the changes which are now open for consultation.
School curriculum criticism grows: 'A total lack of understanding of our disciplines'
Maths education experts say recent changes to the maths curriculum "seem more political than educational".
The Conversation: Rushed new maths curriculum doesn’t add up
For busy schools heading into the end of the school year, the timeline for a new maths curriculum is unrealistic, say education experts.
Hundreds of close measles contacts identified at Wellington schools
Ten known cases of measles now exist in New Zealand, with new cases at Wellington College and Wellington Girls' College.
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Nick Leggett, Part 2
In part two, do you remember swimming lessons at school? Water Safety NZ says not enough kids are getting on the waka, with under half of the country's children doing lessons according to a 2023… Audio
Explainer: What actually happens on a teacher-only day
The government is banning term-time days for teacher development - but what are they for?
