EmploymentSchoolgirls targeted for careers in ITManukau Institute of Technology is holding a computer programming competition for schoolgirls aimed at tackling the lagging number of women working in the ICT sector.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrestigious science prize awarded to housing championA researcher's tireless efforts to ensure every Kiwi can have a safe, warm and dry home has been rewarded with the country's largest prize for science.02 Dec 05:30 AM
New ZealandKiwis live the American dreamHundreds of tertiary students and graduates are taking advantage of an exchange programme visa encouraging New Zealanders to get a taste of living the American dream.25 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandStudent cash probe expandedA probe that has already uncovered nearly $10 million in misappropriated tertiary funding is to be expanded to include a dozen suspect programmes around the country.23 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHome risk for stroke survivorsPartnered content: Many stroke survivors who regain the ability to walk in hospital struggle to maintain the same level of mobility once they return home.23 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDirectors' networks can harm company performance<b>Partnered content:</b> New Zealand companies may be affected negatively by the phenomenon of 'directors’ networks', according to a new AUT study.16 Nov 11:00 AM
New ZealandSecrets of oldest, youngest graduatesMore than half a century lies between them, but the youngest and oldest students graduating from the University of Auckland both have a secret.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandUni considers rejecting dairy fundingResearch funding from the dairying and soft drink industries could be declined on ethical grounds under proposals being worked through by the University of Canterbury.26 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland university shortlisted for environmental rewardThe University of Auckland has made it into the 2014 Green Gown Awards, which recognise excellence in sustainability and environmental performance improvement.24 Sep 06:10 AM
New ZealandUniversal student allowance pledgeAll tertiary students would be paid a universal student allowance and also have the cost of their course fees paid under an Internet Mana Party policy.12 Sep 02:03 AM
New ZealandWarriors in probe over fundingThe Warriors have been drawn into an investigation into the use of tertiary education funding on the eve of the club's biggest game of the season.05 Sep 11:12 PM
New ZealandCorkery offered to resign over tiradeInternet-Mana press secretary Pam Corkery offered to resign after swearing at journalists at the party's launch, but she says she won't apologise to the reporters.25 Aug 11:41 PM
New ZealandDotcom: I'm not the Whale Oil hackerKim Dotcom says he's not behind the hacking of the Whale Oil blog, and he's not paid out any of a $5m bounty he'd offered for information to help his legal case.24 Aug 10:37 PM
New ZealandTirade overshadows launchThe Internet Mana party launched their campaign with a promise to create 50,000 jobs - but the message was overshadowed by a tirade from press secretary Pam Corkery.24 Aug 06:37 AM
New Zealand'Super hero' Dotcom kicks off campaignKim Dotcom was hailed as "New Zealand's newest super hero" as the Internet Mana Party kicked of its campaign today.24 Aug 03:31 AM
OpinionVerity: Time to ask questionsThere are advantages in having a chest infection. For instance, I can get a husky 30s jazz singer drawl, without smoking my way to an early death before I can pay off my student debt.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPoll backs plan for better teachersNew Zealanders would rather money was spent on improving teaching standards than on reducing class sizes, a Herald-DigiPoll survey reveals.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTampa refugee thriving in new lifeA refugee from Afghanistan who arrived in the country without being able to speak a word of English came third in a spelling bee just five years after arriving and is now studying political science.17 Jul 05:00 PM
EducationUni easier with $4K savingsGrace Eriksen, 18, is in her first year of university and reaping the rewards of three years of saving.10 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionBen Kevey: Listen to student view on developmentOne thing I believe all students have in common is that we want to walk out university with a career especially because being a student these days is a significant investment.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLabour's plan to end school donationsLabour wants to end "voluntary" school donations by offering a grants of $100 per student to schools that stop asking parents to fund "day to day" spending.01 Jul 11:27 PM
New Zealand$100m campus opens in ManukauA new $100 million tertiary campus opens in Manukau today - with backers hoping it will not just transform the central business district but also the area's study rates.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandUnitec wants psychiatric clinic removedUnitec's controversial housing development plans for its 53.5ha Mt Albert site show the Mason Clinic psychiatric facility gone and replaced by apartments and townhouses.18 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandUnitec to open campus to developersThe historic, orange brick ex-Carrington Psychiatric Hospital as heritage apartments, pedestrian and cycle links, hundreds of new residents is the vision.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFemale grads earn less, study findsNew Zealand women are earning thousands of dollars less than their male counterparts just five years after graduation, a report reveals.13 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionPeter Lyons: Why we need to reinstate night schoolIt is easy to dismiss evening classes as a diversion for middle-aged folk escaping the tedium of endless reality cooking shows, writes Peter Lyons. But these classes were more than yoga for the aged,10 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Night school needs to be first of many Labour ideasEditorial: David Cunliffe's announcement represented Labour finally dipping a more positive toe into education policy.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandUK university fires NZ law professorA prominent New Zealand academic, priest and lawyer has been sacked from his UK professor's post.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandEducators confront online challengeTeaching methods will need to change if tertiary institutions expect to keep charging thousands for learning that is available free on the web, says an expert.05 Jun 05:00 PM
