Plans for a Kiwi bach that generates more power than it uses are on display next week as the nation's universities showcase to business their latest innovations.

A new national service looks ready to start next year to make sure every 16 or 17-year-old ends up in work or training after leaving school.

The Government will spend an additional $55 million over the next two years to meet demand for places at universities.

Universities may have to rethink their policies on staff-student relationships, following the Sophie Elliott case.

New Zealand will open its doors to 200 education scholarships for Pacific people, as well as commit $4.8 million towards the policing of Pacific fisheries, Prime Minister John Key announcement today.