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Andre Fa'aoso is settling into life at Yale and aims to grow Pacific culture on campus.
Opinion: Is this a Dunedin initiation or a CIA black site torture method?
Fox Meyer of Critic Te Ārohi on the concerning rise of student hazing ceremonies.
Massey scientists scramble to save jobs amid 'brutal' restructure
A proposal that could axe 100 roles has sparked an emergency bid to save jobs.
Mayor, officials on $50,000 Asia trip
Tory Whanau is leading a 10-day business delegation to China, Japan, and South Korea.
'Exciting phase': Extra classes needed to meet demand for for te reo Māori education
“There is certainly a craving to learn te reo Māori."
Bongard Centre no longer being considered for social housing, uni expresses 'interest'
University of Waikato may pick up building Kāinga Ora no longer wants.
Universities reluctant to set parity deadlines for Māori and Pasifika students
The Tertiary Education Commission has been trying for years to improve their education.
Siblings all graduate at same time
The Whangārei trio were all in the same place at the same time — for their graduation.
‘It’s raw meat, it’s just disgusting’: Students up in arms over university food
Students at a residential hall have made 11 complaints so far this year.
National and international opportunities for students at UCOL Te Pukenga Whanganui
UCOL Te Pukenga Whanganui, held a successful open day on Wednesday, August 9.
International student enrolments at polytechnics growing
Polytechnics expect about 4900 full-time equivalent international students this year.
How many is too many non-academic staff at universities?
OPINION: Stanford has more administrators than undergrads. In NZ, results may surprise.
74 people take voluntary redundancy at Victoria University of Wellington amidst financial concerns
The month-long voluntary redundancy period has come to an end.
Simon Wilson: A grumpy Winston Peters and his ‘mission to save our country’
OPINION: NZ First claims it will save us from "racism and separatism".
Mike Hosking: Labour’s new slogan meaningless, it’s results that count
OPINION: Apparently Labour is “In It For You". Not for me, writes Mike Hosking.
The Pā opens as safe haven for all students
University of Waikato just opened the $85 million development.
Ātaahua ngā whetū [the beautiful stars]: Business of Matariki
Xero, Auckland Airport, Fonterra, ANZ, SkyCity, Air New Zealand, Wharekauhau - big plans
Letters: Science in decline, te reo and the economy
OPINION: Also letters on student loans, Kiri Allan, Michael Wood, Dome Valley and more.
Editorial: Govt financial bailouts need a longer lens
EDITORIAL: Support measures cannot be a blank cheque.
Job cuts at University of Otago set to go ahead despite Govt bailout
The institution announced its intention to cut up to several hundred staff in April.
Govt pumps extra $128m into cash-strapped universities
Sector welcomes funding but no word yet on if it will save threatened jobs.
Opinion: ‘Battered and broken. I must get out’ - working in universities today
OPINION: The university’s role of nurturing critical thinkers is vastly diminished.
Government 'not responsible' for all university failings - Sepuloni
NZ's loss-making universities have blamed underfunding for their problems.
PM Chris Hipkins’ China visit: President Xi meeting today in Beijing
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping today.
Government poised to bailout struggling universities
It comes as hundreds of jobs are on the line.
Retirement company's new village gains consent; ex Cabinet minister joins board
New director has 'vast financial and economic skills and experience'.
Leeann Watson: Immigration alone can’t bridge NZ’s ‘employability gap’
OPINION: The education system is failing both Kiwi kids and companies, says Leeann Watson.
Victoria University confirms 229 jobs on the line, courses may be axed
More than 300 people attended a protest in Wellington today.
PM Chris Hipkins to meet with China’s President Xi Jinping
PM's office has confirmed he will meet with Xi during his trip to China next week.
Te Pūkenga proposal would cut more than 400 jobs
The national vocational education organisation has been briefing its 10,000 staff.
Otago University Vice-Chancellor steps down
David Murdoch quits less than 18 months after being appointed.
From CEO to frontline cop: Ex Art Deco boss swaps suits for police uniform
Shane Gorst is following in the footsteps of his grandfather to help the region he loves.
Students' CBD struggle: 'Why do we have to fight for parking every single day?'
A university student was floored by the lack of cheap carparks near the city campus.