Education

Researchers awarded $6.1m to predict grape growth

Forecasting grape yield is tough and errors can be costly, so University of Canterbury researchers have been awarded $6.1 million to blend viticulture with robotics,... Read More

Tertiary students encourage rural health careers

In a bid to tackle the severe lack of health professionals in rural communities, two teams of tertiary students are heading to Hawke's Bay, Gisborne, and... Read More

No repeat of online exam access problems - NZQA

The New Zealand Qualifications Authority says there was no repeat of log-in problems during a big online exam on Wednesday morning. The authority's deputy... Read More

Survey identifies top issues facing schools

A national survey of secondary principals has found the top issues facing schools is providing support for vulnerable students and recrutiing quality teachers. Secondary... Read More

Some trades apprentices in line for refund

National training institute Te Pūkenga is refunding more than $500,000 in fees to plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying apprentices. The repayment follows... Read More

Immigration pushes school enrolments

Schools have more pupils than ever after an immigration-driven surge in enrolments pushed the national school roll to 831,038 children. The Education Ministry's... Read More

Celebrating 15 years old of early childhood

Tiaki Early Learning Centre, a leading institution in early childhood education, is celebrating 15 years of dedicated service to the Rotorua community. As... Read More

Number of 18 years olds with NCEA Level 2 drops

The number of 18 year olds with at least an NCEA Level 2 qualification dipped last year. Education Ministry figures showed 51,562 or 82 per cent of the more... Read More

Safety message as holidays come to an end

Parents are being urged to talk to their children about being safe on the roads. This message comes as many people are comng back from holidays to return... Read More

School students head to the polls

School students from across New Zealand will get a jump on the rest of the country as schools prepare to hold their own mock elections. 'With the General... Read More

Tāneatua golf boys win gold

A Tāneatua School boy is heading back to school this week, ready to celebrate his golfing success with his schoolmates. In basketball boots, with borrowed... Read More

International competition returns for NZ schools

New Zealand Rugby have announced today the 2023 New Zealand Schools, New Zealand Barbarian Under 18 and New Zealand Māori Under 18 Ngā Whatukura Boys teams. The... Read More