Mary Beard: 'Slavery, misogyny ... the ancient world has got some pretty nasty stuff'
Published: September 6, 2026 21:09
Renowned British classicist Mary Beard says we can all still learn from antiquity, but warns against excessive reverence.
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Questions about safety of disabled school transportation after review
Published: September 6, 2026 09:29
Questions have been raised about the safety of school transport services for disabled students, after an independent review.
Future of Duffy Books in limbo as Ministry of Education considers 'competitive tender process'
Published: September 6, 2026 09:28
The Ministry of Education intends to "explore a competitive tender process" once the contract ends in 2027.
MAPAS review hasn't proven scheme is 'clear case of racial discrimination' - Seymour
Published: September 4, 2026 05:52
The deputy PM says a completed but unreleased review has not shown the MÄori and Pacific medical school admissions scheme is justified.
MAPAS review hasn't proven scheme isn't discrimination - Seymour
Published: September 4, 2026 01:30
The deputy PM says a completed but unreleased review has not shown the MÄori and Pacific medical school admissions scheme is justified.
'About bloody time': Former student deplores years of inaction as Gloriavale school looks to be shut
Published: September 3, 2026 20:13
The possible closure came as a relief but at the same time felt like "the bare minimum", Lilia Tarawa says.
'Appalling': Gloriavale school should've been shut down decades ago, barrister says
Published: September 3, 2026 19:00
But the Ministry of Education says closing a registered school is a significant statutory decision that has to follow a robust process.
Uni student caught wearing smart glasses in exam
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/education/1252417/uni-student-caught-wearing-smart-glasses-in-exam
Published: September 3, 2026 18:48
Gone are the days of trying to smuggle pieces of paper into an exam or writing answers on a hand or water bottle label.
Case of whooping cough identified at Auckland's Orewa College
Published: September 3, 2026 04:44
Families have been asked to watch out for symptoms.
Students could miss out if National Library staff cuts go ahead, librarians say
Published: September 3, 2026 04:01
Library's services to schools could be cut by more than a third, School Library Association's president says.
Gloriavale Christian School registration cancelled following special ERO review
Published: September 3, 2026 02:45
The school remains open as a result of a High Court challenge by the board.
Apprenticeship numbers hit 15-year low
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/education/1238083/apprenticeship-numbers-hit-15-year-low
Published: September 2, 2026 20:59
Industry insiders are putting the decrease down to the struggling economy, the expiry of various government subsidies, and several years of change in training policy.
Auckland and Canterbury university enrolments rise as trades training struggles
Published: August 30, 2026 08:27
Auckland and Canterbury have seized most of the growth in university enrolments this year.
National vows to reduce student loan repayment rate if re-elected
Published: August 29, 2026 22:51
The party is also vowing to crack down on overseas-based borrowers, with tougher debt recovery measures planned.
Labour pledges $21m for MÄori-led trades training
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/1171950/labour-pledges-21m-for-maori-led-trades-training
Published: August 29, 2026 07:07
Labour is pledging to spend $21 million a year on MÄori-led trades training if elected into government.