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As a former plumbing apprentice himself, Blake Ingram is keen to have apprentices on his crew today.

Education Minister Chris Hipkins says we need a vocational education system that seamlessly delivers training needed by industry regardless of whether that training is delivered on the job or through a provider. But others doubt the proposed reforms will achieve this goal. By Jude Barback.

Battle lines are being redrawn over Victoria University's proposed name change.

Maggie Myocevich became the first woman to sign on for a NZ Scaffolding Apprenticeship.

Wellington City councillors have revealed why they did not sign a notice of motion against Victoria University's proposed name change.

Educators are calling for intensive English courses for foreign students who arrive in New Zealand schools with very little or no English, as statistics show that many fail to get University Entrance.

Secondary teachers have set a date for national action if negotiations on pay aren't resolved.

Nikita Ward is in her third year of a plumbing apprenticeship and loving it.

New Zealand universities have tumbled out of the top ranks in the latest world rankings by subject.

Childcare costs have jumped in the past decade to the point where they are often now roughly the same as private school fees.