EducationRising star brings unique energy to mini Woolworths launchJoe Esera takes centre stage with his original rap, inspiring students with disabilities through music and practical learning.Joylene Dymond TiumaluWed, 17 Sep
Education • AsiaFully funded internship awaits Pacific youthThe nine-week programme offers hands-on STEM learning and cultural exchange in Thailand.Joylene Dymond TiumaluTue, 16 Sep
Education • Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands introduces policy to balance AI benefits and exam integrityEducation Minister Tozen Leokana says the initiative highlights the importance of accessibility and the need to support students in rural communities.'Alakihihifo VailalaMon, 15 Sep
EducationConcerns raised about education changes for Pacific, Māori studentsTeachers say the shift to vocational pathways will strip rangatahi of a subject that connects them to their ancestors, identity, and leadership potential.Khalia StrongTue, 09 Sep
Education • Aotearoa New ZealandTeachers strike for fair pay and support amid education reformsPrincipal Ragini Maxwell discusses the impact of a nationwide protest by secondary school teachers over inadequate pay and working conditions. Christine RovoiWed, 20 Aug
EducationSocioeconomic barriers continue to widen the Pacific education gap - Auckland principalNew figures show Pacific learners trailing in NCEA and UE results, prompting calls for targeted investment to address issues of housing, food and digital inequality.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 14 Aug
Education • Aotearoa New Zealand‘Our children are not an afterthought’: Pacific leaders demand equity in NCEA overhaulEducation leaders warn Pacific students risk being left behind unless the Government works with their communities to design reforms that value cultural knowledge and diverse learning.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 06 Aug
EducationFrom lecture halls to leadership: Study finds that PhDs boost future of Māori and PasifikaWith higher incomes, better housing, and stronger volunteer networks, Māori and Pacific PhD graduates prove the power of education helps drive equity and community change.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 30 Jul
EducationDr Shane Reti: No quotas for Pacific students at new medical schoolBut the Minister for Pacific Peoples and Universities says the academic institution in Waikato will prioritise under-represented communities.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 29 Jul
Education • SāmoaJan Taouma: Tributes flow for pioneer of Sāmoan language The founder of A’oga Fa’a Sāmoa and a champion of Gagana Sāmoa is being remembered as a visionary who transformed early childhood education in NZ.Khalia StrongTue, 29 Jul