Education
Have school lunches been fixed?
David Seymour is giving term two an eight out of 10, but one principal argues the lack of quality "says a lot about how we really don't value our kids".
Leaving his mark: a tribute to Andrew Withington
Singer and conductor Andrew Withington was a teacher and mentor to many. He died over the weekend at the age of 46. Today, a former student pays tribute. Audio
Daily school attendance rate drops to lowest figure this year
Education Ministry figures showed 759,000 pupils should have been in class, but only 539,500 turned up on what was the last day of term.
Auckland Muslim school Al-Madinah among those hoping to become charter schools
Only two state or state-integrated schools have applied to convert next year.
Where to now for Polytechs?
Te Pukenga is in the process of being wound up, with individual polytechs around the country working to show whether they can stand on their own. Audio
Just two state schools have applied to become charter schools
An Auckland muslim school is among just two state or state integrated schools that have applied to become charter schools at the start of next year. Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to education correspondent… Audio
Teens who get work experience at school more likely to be employed
A Ministry of Education report said students who participated in the Gateway and Trades Academy programmes were more likely to be in substantial employment by the age of 20 than other students.
School report comments that stuck with students
Everyone has had school reports saying we could try harder, but imagine a teacher telling your parents they hope you won't be back in class next term or that they can only hope and pray for your… Audio
Families booking holiday travel a year early to snag deals
Families are booking holidays a year in advance to get an affordable escape and airlines and accomodation providers are wise to people sneaking off a day or so before official school holidays, one… Audio
Te Pūkenga disestablishment continues despite $16.6m surplus
The Vocational Education Minister says the surplus does not prove the organisation is viable.
Tech: What's going on in NZ telecoms?
Technology correspondent Bill Bennett looks at Chorus' plan to extend the fibre network further into rural New Zealand. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 26 June 2025
In today's episode, Minister Tama Potaka is concerned that public funding may have been used for electioneering, after a Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency advertisement encouraging Māori to sign up for… Audio
Little evidence of success for schools' truancy fund, data analysis shows
A Ministry of Education report found there was little evidence of improved attendance by the scheme. Audio
School support staff reject ministry's pay offer
The education union said most support staff in schools were currently earning less than $30,000 a year.
Little evidence $10 million a year truancy fund is working
Data analysis shows little evidence of success from a fund that has been giving schools $10 million-a-year to tackle truancy. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Principals 'can't work' with new school opening hours guidelines
The ministry recently told schools they would not be considered "open for instruction" if only some year groups were present. Audio
Complaints David Seymour's Facebook posts breaching Cabinet Manual
A University of Auckland distinguished professor has spoken out against Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour's Facebook posts that she and others have 'Derangement Syndrome' for criticising his… Audio
Principals warn Ministry of Education they can't work with new interpretation on how schools are considered 'open'
High school principals are warning they can't work with a new Ministry of Education interpretation on how schools are considered "open for instruction". Secondary Principals' Association… Audio
Principals and Ministry of Education clash over when a school is 'open'
Worried secondary principals are heading for a clash with the Education Ministry over an apparently simple question - when is a school open and when is it closed? Education correspondent John… Audio
