New ZealandHipkins announces takeover of polytechnicsHipkins has made a preliminary decision to appoint a commissioner to the polytechnics.17 Sep 11:36 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig read: How a high-school drop-out dared to dream of universityNew university data indicates circumstances you're born into are likely yours for life.14 Sep 05:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Equal opportunity is eluding usEDITORIAL: Too few children of the poor are making it to professional degree courses.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWant to be a doctor, lawyer or engineer? Don't grow up poor"People think education is a level playing field but this is showing that's not the case."14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandUniversity students struggle with rising living costsThree of the country's biggest universities are handing out hardship grants.11 Sep 08:12 PM
OpinionEditorial: Leaving school early is a mixed blessingCOMMENT: Early school leavers are finding a job but it is a mixed blessing for them.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandUnitec slashes costs and staff by 20%Unitec is planning for 6000 fulltime-equivalent students in 2019, down from 9669 in 2016.03 Sep 08:27 PM
New ZealandSex and alcohol: Concerns over focus of law camp reviewInitial interviews only focused on excessive alcohol consumption and sexualised behaviour.03 Sep 07:24 PM
New ZealandSouthern Right Whales - University of Otago StudyA University of Otago research team have recently returned from a month-long expedition to the sub-Antarctic Auckland Islands where they have been collecting data on a recovering population of southern right whales. / University of Otago Watch01 Sep 11:48 PM
New ZealandTutors sanctioned over sex toy videoTrades tutors disciplined for serious misconduct over use of sex toys on fishing trip.31 Aug 04:19 AM
New Zealand'Shock' at AUT job cuts: Uni blames falling interest in artsAUT staff "shocked" at proposed cuts to arts and humanities staff, says union.27 Aug 05:21 AM
New Zealand$65m bailouts for Unitec, Whitireia polytechnicsCommissioner will probably take over Wellington Institute of Technology and Whitireia.23 Aug 01:44 AM
OpinionPaul Goldsmith: Universities in danger of becoming intolerantCOMMENT: Jan Thomas' ambiguity around her reasons for cancelling event led to the trouble.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWintec CEO on sick leaveWintec chief executive Mark Flowers is on sick leave until mid-October.20 Aug 07:53 AM
New Zealand'Dual pathways' axed to expand trades academiesFunding shift creates 1060 extra trades academies places for Year 12 students.20 Aug 04:30 AM
OpinionStuart McCutcheon: Free speech debate must be of higher standardCOMMENT: The vice-chancellors of all NZ universities place a high value on free speech.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandIt's now tougher to get into varsity: Look what's happened to those who made itUE pass rates have dropped, but those who get through are doing better at university.19 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Academic freedom must be sacredCOMMENT: Massey University already addressing issue without need for Govt bullying.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMassey staff face less than civil feedbackMassey University vice-chancellor explains her decision to cancer Don Brash event.10 Aug 09:17 AM
New ZealandBrash faces protests at Auckland debate tonightBrash will lead a debate against Herald writers Simon Wilson and Fran O'Sullivan.08 Aug 08:28 PM
New ZealandThreats against Don Brash speaking event revealedThe former National Party leader was due to speak to students this morning.08 Aug 07:38 AM
New ZealandGovt tightens rules for foreign studentsThe Government will soon make it harder for international students to work in New Zealand.08 Aug 04:02 AM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: With all the demand, how are our polytechs failing?Comment: This is a country that has an education problem.05 Aug 06:46 PM
New ZealandPolytech second-half rolls jump with free feesJump in second-half domestic enrolments relieves financially strapped polytechnics.31 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandUnitec acknowledges 'major change was difficult'Unitec reviews policy changes blamed for financial crisis.31 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandVisa curb will cut revenue, warns MITLabour appears surprised that its proposed changes would hit already struggling polytechs.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTighter entry lifts varsity pass ratesTighter University Entrance rules lift university pass rates. / Jason OxenhamWatch19 Jul 07:17 PM
OpinionJan Thomas: Universities welcome free speech not hate speechCOMMENT: Free speech is welcome, hate speech is not.16 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuNgā Tāngata Tiaki o Whanganui Trust awards scholarships16 Whanganui Iwi members received Te Mana o Te Awa scholarships to further their studies.14 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandResearch reveals extent of students' mental health crisis56 per cent of student who completed survey considered dropping out of studies.10 Jul 09:30 PM
New ZealandHalf of tertiary students consider quitting due to mental health - study56 per cent of people who took part in research considered dropping out of studies.10 Jul 12:01 AM
New ZealandUnitec council may be dissolved, Hipkins saysIt comes as a shortfall of $19m is expected by the Auckland-based institute this year.04 Jul 04:48 AM
New ZealandLoan cap lifted for long-term studentsStudents say extended access to student loans will make a huge difference.01 Jul 05:30 PM
