A ranking of 800 international universities by discipline has placed five New Zealand universities in its top 50.

This week, Fiapaipai Tanea-Sakuma proudly graduated as the only female Samoan student in her class.

A New Zealand city has been ranked among the top cities in the world for students to pursue a university education.

Auckland's universities are spending hundreds of millions of dollars on new buildings, transforming not only their campuses but the shape of the city they serve.

Is working from home really working? Anthony Doesburg reports.

New Zealand universities have spent more than $250,000 dishing out honorary degrees to celebrities and visiting dignitaries, a Herald investigation into the eight institutions has found.

Many festive folks will have one eye on the difference Christmas indulgence makes to their waistlines.

Major breweries are battling for market share as the taste for "quality" beer takes hold in supermarkets and pubs. Geoff Cumming follows the consumer-led revolution.

Auckland University and the Government appear headed for a showdown over what courses the university is offering.

Auckland Art Gallery's new exhibition celebrates the energy, range and relevance of Pacific Island artists in Auckland.

A new 10-year study finds that Maori culture is increasing in importance to New Zealanders.

It is a sad day when a great writer repeats the prejudices of the past. The latest offering from Paul Holmes regarding Waitangi Day