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In a surprise move, the sale of polytechnics will be on the table.
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Auckland, Otago drop in world university rankings
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Quality over volume: Auckland uni's new education approach
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"Kick in the guts": Acting principal reacts to teachers only day, truancy crackdown
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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
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The academic receiving death threats for calling out the religious right
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PM Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford on new 'Make it Count' Policy
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'Thriving': Unwanted student now training as robotics engineer
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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
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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
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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.
'I was terrified': Witnesses recall crush that killed Sophia Crestani
The inquest into the death of the 19-year-old student continues in Dunedin.
'Her death must not be in vain': Parents speak ahead of inquest into uni student's party death
The family of Sophia Crestani are still heartbroken more than four years after her death.
University of Waikato staff strike on Open Day after salary talks 'hit a wall'
The Tertiary Education Union has demanded a 5 per cent salary increase for staff.
Grounded planes, low student numbers hit pilot academy
'The issue for council is: how long are you willing to support it while it’s loss-making?'
Rural school to Ivy League: Humble Kiwi teen off to Princeton
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University campuses increasingly polarised, experts say
Concerns about free speech were not limited to Victoria University.