Education
Armistice Day
100 years ago the Armistice was signed, ending WWI. To commemorate this day that changed the world, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand has created a…
Louisa is a hyper-polyglot
Speaking more than one language is impressive enough, now how about speaking six? Say hallo, bonjour, hola, zdravo to Louisa - a hyperpolyglot
Learning a language with VR
Learning a second language is tough, but virtual reality is here to help out. The VR programme transports high schoolers around the globe to practise on…
Can you learn to be funny?
It takes chops to get up in front of a crowd, especially when they're expecting you to make them laugh. Neil and the NZ Comedy School…
Growing up bilingual in Wellington
Welcome to Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Mokopuna, an immersion school in Wellington where students learn and speak in Te Reo Māori.
Nau mai, haere mai…
She slinky: She dances, hula hoops, circus performs & teaches others
Slinky Aya is a dancer, aerialist, hula hooper, contortionist, high school student and teacher! We talked to her about how she manages to priorotise all of…
Our Forgotten Massacre - Japanese Translation
48 Japanese prisoners of war lost their lives in a New Zealand camp in 1943. We take a look New Zealand's forgotten massacre in Featherston.
Poets passionate about NZ's war history
How much do you know about World War I? Local poets are bringing a fresh perspective, remembering our tūpuna in Auckland Museum's new interactive exhibit.
Should we learn about the wars fought right here in NZ?
Ignoring it won't make it go away, so why is there resistance to teach about our country's history?
Just like the movies: Inside the Weta Cave
Orcs, elves, swords and more, the world famous Weta Cave is turning 10 this year! We popped in for a visit to the middle of Middle…
Bedtime stories from the inside
Arohata Women's Prison lets these prisoners record bedtime stories to their loved ones - whether it's to their kids, uncles or even their pets! ??
Should we teach 'Just say no' or YES YES YES?
The new play, Yes Yes Yes, aims to teach high school students around Aotearoa about consent through positivity.
The tiny South Island high school where you go snowboarding for course credits
Cromwell College is a school thinking differently. Using the remarkable natural surroundings as their classrooms, students can gain course credits through outdoor activities - teaching them…
Half a doctor?
The 2010 cap on student loans means many medical students will be unable to graduate. How can we help students finish med school so they can…
Can you answer simple NCEA Level 1 questions?
At first thought, answering NCEA Level 1 questions would be easy...
Should more women be considering building as a career?
Onehunga High School student Sophie believes women shouldn't be afraid to enter into this male dominated workforce.
Why aren’t we all learning te reo Māori at school?
“We were getting phone calls, we were getting emails saying my kid’s not Māori, why are they doing this, save that for the Māori kids.”
Small Town Post School Future
This group of rural high school students prove that small towns ≠ small dreams.
Are Bachelor of Arts still relevant?
In the realm of tertiary education the BA has long been looked down upon by 'fancier' degrees with more letters in their titles. Why does it…
Combat School
The first rule of The New Zealand Stage Combat School limited is: well, it's all for show.
Racism in classrooms
A report prepared for Treasury found teacher judgements nationwide were 'of serious concern' - see how Tararua College celebrates and encourages all aspects of Māori culture…
Is racial dating preference racist?
'We could be the chicken feet' - comedian James Roque on whether racial dating preference makes you racist.
Don't go chasing glaciers
While 'glacier retreat' sounds like a great weekend getaway it's actually the term used to describe how glaciers like the Franz Josef are shifting at unprecedented…
What is the ozone layer?
The ozone layer is that thing around earth, right? And there's a giant hole in it above Aotearoa? Wrong ?
What's in the attic of the Christchurch Art Gallery?
Inside the dark recesses of Te Puna o Waiwhetu is an amazing collection of local and international art. And also maybe a raincoat that once belonged…
Josie & T - Sexuality
Josie & T share how they think sex education should be all-inclusive these days ??? WARNING: some of this content can be a bit graphic.
Can consent be made compulsory in sex ed?
It's compulsory to learn sex ed up until Year 10 when you're 14. Two years later, when it matters, sex ed is no longer in the…
Josie & T - Sex Education: LGBTQIA+
Josie & T share how they think sex education should be all-inclusive these days ??? WARNING: some of this content can be a bit graphic.