Education
10,000 children stood down for physical assaults in a year
Meanwhile, the number of home-schooled children has exceeded 11,000, the highest figure ever recorded.
The year's big changes in education
Sweeping changes have been suggested for school curriculums over the last year, along with an overhaul of the NCEA system. RNZ's education correspondent, John Gerritsen, unpacks the details. Audio
Agriculture, forestry courses get backing
Agriculture and forestry courses are the main winners of a fund the Government is using to back subjects that may not be considered viable for an individual polytech to want to deliver on its own. Audio
Teaching Council interim CEO resigns from board after legality questions - chair
The council appointed Tom Gott to the role last month even though the Education and Training Act says the chief executive "may not be a member of the Teaching Council".
Buying a Home With Friends
Owning a home has long been part of the Kiwi dream. But these days people are having to get a bit more creative to stake their claim on the property ladder. Katy Gosset meets two friends who've pooled… Audio
Ministry working with schools highlighted in auditors' report
The Ministry of Education says it contacted schools where auditors identified financial problems, but did not formally intervene in any.
Water safety warnings
Experts are warning there could be further drownings at notorious black spots this summer. Audio
The trainer turning animal tricks into teen confidence
Chickens play football and sheep wave their hooves at Bex Tasker's place. She used to be a dog handler with customs and now uses her expertise in animal training and positive reinforcement methods to… Audio
How to set boundaries for teens over the summer break
Boundaries with a teenager can be harder to maintain when school's out.
IHC settles claim with government
The service provider for people with intellectual disabilities alleged education policies disadvantaged disabled students in schools.
Primary teachers consider settlement after drawn-out pay talks
The offer included the same pay rise secondary teachers had accepted.
'Primary principals have been ignored': Pay offer rejected
They say they are holding out for a curriculum change allowance similar to the $15,000 grant secondary school principals won earlier this week.
School sparked 'major drama' over mouldy lunches, says Seymour
Haeata Community Campus is now doing its own investigation in relation to the lunches served to students earlier this month.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 11 December 2025
Budget airline Jetstar is being directed to stop using two baggage scales at Wellington Airport after inspections found they failed to meet legal accuracy requirements; A Maori health collective say… Audio
Iwi provider of school lunches withdraws from programme
'You can't be providing a service that costs you more than what you're getting in terms of funding", says the iwi.
Students pair up with retirees and exchange lives through letters
St Heliers School students have been writing to and visiting residents of Grace Joel Retirement Village since Covid. Audio
'Speed dating' recruitment programme sees students get jobs
The initiative was developed to address the worsening manufacturing skills shortage at a time when the sector is facing a projected shortfall of 157,000 workers over the next five years.
Teaching Council says appointing board member as acting CEO isn't against the rules
Tom Gott was appointed because Lesley Hoskin is on agreed leave while the Public Service Commission investigates the council's handling of conflicts of interest and procurement.
School not blamed over mouldy lunches, but fixes needed
NZ Food Safety says the most plausible explanation is lunches meant to be served the week before were accidentally mixed in. Audio
Govt increases major school property grant
Education Minister Erica Stanford announced the base rate for five-year agreement or 5YA funding would increase 50 percent next year.
