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Major review links microplastics to reproductive, digestive harm
Researchers urge governments to ban single-use plastics immediately.
'Aim high': Teen scores $135,000 scholarship to Australian university, sheds Olympic dream
Hastings Christian School's Lucy Smith chose academics over an Olympic dream.
Universities face high demand for degrees in artificial intelligence
There has been an increase in student interest from fields outside computer science.
Failing student kills 8, injures 17 in knife attack at Chinese school
Yixing police said the suspect was a 21-year-old former student at the school.
Powerful haka for High School Dux goes viral world-wide
A haka for Hastings' Flaxmere College Dux Naomi Sai, 18, has gone viral across the world. Video / Naomi Sai
Newly minted unicorn: Jamie Beaton's Crimson raises $68m at $1b valuation
'It's the single biggest cheque we've ever written.'
Jarrod Gilbert: Are disengaged students prepared for the workforce?
OPINION: I'm convinced there is one trick to life, and it's this.
YouTubing maths teacher offers students a unique way to prepare for exams
Maths teacher and founder of YouTube channel infinityplusone, Subash Chandar K offers students a unique way to study and prepare for their NCEA exams. Video / NZ Herald
'If someone leaves me something in their will, am I obliged to accept it?'
OPINION: Mary Holm on inheritances, shares for uni students and the red-hot CGT debate.
Auckland, Otago drop in world university rankings
NZ's top universities fall in new world rankings as sector group says there's work to do.
'No simple answer': Student party crush tragedy sparks safety calls
Coroner makes safety recommendations five years after Sophia Crestani's death.
Quality over volume: Auckland uni's new education approach
NZ’s higher education sector must evolve to drive business and innovation.
"Kick in the guts": Acting principal reacts to teachers only day, truancy crackdown
Associate Education Minister David Seymour says new rules from 2026 could see parents prosecuted. Video / Alyse Wright, Carson Bluck
Fourteen-level apartment block under $46m leak repairs
An owner of a two-bedroom unit wanted only $179,000: faced a massive $446,000 repair bill.
Make EIT standalone again: Hawke’s Bay mayors want region's polytech back in local hands for 2025
A workforce skilled by a well-run local polytechnic is needed more than ever, mayors say.
Backdown after Auckland University course shake-up sparks academic revolt
Auckland University's vice-chancellor signals a course change over a controversial move.
Is Te Pūkenga 'drowning' in $250m of debt? Executives reject Penny Simmonds’ claim, say real figure is one-fifth of that amount
Labour MP describes characterisation as "misleading".
The academic receiving death threats for calling out the religious right
Dr Miguel de la Torre spoke at Auckland University on Friday.
'Don't gamble with our future' students protest school closure
Wellington Girls' College students hold a silent protest at Parliament over their earthquake-prone class block. Video / NZ Herald
PM Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford on new 'Make it Count' Policy
On Sunday, National Ministers announced a policy dubbed “Make it Count” to boost maths education.
'Thriving': Unwanted student now training as robotics engineer
State school refused to take this bullied student. Now she's studying cutting edge tech.
Why students say a $55m university campus is 'pretty empty'
Students say expensive parking and long commutes make online learning more attractive.
'Tsunami of threats': Auckland uni ordered to pay Wiles $20k
The Employment Court has issued its judgment in Siouxsie Wiles' case against her employer.
Auckland Uni staff faced death threats after segregation claims
Auckland University stands by its decision to support diversity on campus.
‘Remain vigilant’, Auckland University tells students after meningococcal case
A student is in hospital and their flatmates assessed after the case was diagnosed.
Discover which students moving for university are least likely to return home
There's no shortage of opportunities for graduates wanting a start in the regions.
Sophia Crestani death: Bedroom door closed on people in crush, partygoer tells inquest
The inquest into the 19-year-old's death has entered its third day.