Hilary Barry heads to Dunedin's infamous Castle Street to cook for a flat of hungry students

Outdoor educators call curriculum shake-up 'short-sighted'

Education Minister Erica Stanford unveiled a range of new subjects yesterday, as part of a refreshed national curriculum.

Job seeker programme goes 'quiet' after funding slashed

Kaikōura Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs programme had its funding cut back but is doing its best to support local youth and jobseekers into employment.

Pilot flew scenic helicopter flights without correct licence

"This individual repeatedly disregarded the rules that exist to keep aviation safe for everyone," the CAA said.

AI push, new subjects for senior curriculum

Education Minister Erica Stanford said the changes will allow for "purposeful pathways" to the professional world.