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Authorities sticking to a strict “zero-Covid” approach despite growing public discontent.
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Govt considering paid placements for nursing students, push for second Harbour Bridge & Republican upset in US | Focus Morning Bulletin: 14 November, 2022
The Government considering paid placements for nursing students, why a second Harbour Bridge could be better than a tunnel & major midterm Republican upset in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Lack of hands-on training leaves new doctors feeling unprepared
Half of those surveyed had never attended a trauma call or resuscitation.
Opinion: Once world-class, the NZ education system is now a disaster. How do we fix it?
OPINION: NZ's education system is a slow-burning disaster, says Oliver Hartwich.
Chlöe Swarbrick: Tertiary education staff are building our future
OPINION: Greens call upon Govt to resolve education job crisis.
Cheating scandal: NZ uni students paying Chinese company's ghostwriters for papers
Whistleblower dubbed 'The Kenyan' claims to have helped hundreds of students.
Major change for Dutch princess amid kidnapping fears
The Queen of the Netherlands has revealed her daughter can hardly leave the palace.
EIT will lose name in mega merger
The longstanding institute of technology is set for a name change as part of the merger.
University union members to strike on Thursday
Tertiary Education Union says its members were walking off the job for part of the day.
Mood of the Boardroom: Education sector plays catch-up
Fierce competition means expect a slow recovery in international student numbers.
Triple celebration as triplets graduate together
Chloe, Chanel and Roselle Samaratunga, 22, have shared an identical education journey.
Abandoned Ōtara building on fire
The building was 'well involved' in the fire when Fenz arrived.
AUT: Staff and students in limbo as job cuts loom
A senior lecturer says AUT's treatment of its academic staff is 'appalling'.
His daughter was slain by her ex-tutor. He wants staff-student relationships banned
Father of student killed by tutor Clayton Weatherston says change is needed.
Focus Live: PM Ardern says Government considering axing Covid traffic lights
During a visit to the University of Auckland PM Jacinda Ardern said that the Covid traffic light system will be reviewed, and potentially scrapped in the next "couple of weeks". Video / NZ Herald
University bans intimate relationships between staff, students
Any pre-existing relationships between staff and students must be declared.
Fresh allegation against a broadcasting school student referred to police
The school said the matter had been referred to police.
Uni's cheating cases soar since pandemic began; students 'take advantage' of 'generosity'
What's behind the increase?
New mega-polytech may need to cut staff - report
Te Pūkenga proposal not welcomed by union, which says polytechs are already low-staffed.
AUT apologises to academic for mishandling sexual harassment complaint against former head Max Abbott
'I did not experience the appropriate or adequate response to the harm I experienced'.
Departing head of polytech a 'scapegoat' - National
Stephen Town resigned from Te Pūkenga and may be being used as a scapegoat
New mega polytechnic's boss resigns
Te Pūkenga is facing a $100 million deficit this year and heavy criticism.
How moving uni year could help Hawke's Bay growers
Could this be an answer to worker shortages on orchards and vineyards?
Mechanics course to be taught in te reo Māori
Christchurch's Ara to become first polytechnic to teach mechanics in te reo Māori.
Chris Hipkins: Nats' 'chronic underfunding' forced polytechnic shake-up
OPINION: National left the vocational education sector in a parlous state, says Hipkins.
Chlöe Swarbrick criticises Universities NZ after another student's hostel death
The student was found dead in her dorm room at Lincoln University on Monday.
UCOL's transition to Te Pūkenga 'going well'
A new operating model for Te Pūkenga is expected to be finalised in September.
Opinion: How politicians have sucked life out of young Kiwis
OPINION: 'NZ has become a country for oldies to enjoy whilst the young silently drown.'
Canterbury offers 300 university scholarships to students from poorer schools
The initiative was unveiled as part of the university's 150-year birthday celebration.
'The system is broken': Kids falling out of school puts demand on Alternative Education
Alternative education space in Northland is filled with over-capacity and minimal funding.
Editorial: Ardern's US trials and triumphs
EDITORIAL: The PM made some notable impressions in the US.
Focus: PM Ardern goes after social media companies and keyboard warriors in Harvard speech
PM Jacinda Ardern takes aim at social media companies and ‘keyboard warriors’ during her Harvard Commencement speech. Video / Harvard University
Focus: PM Ardern’s standing ovation for gun reform
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern received loud standing ovations from graduates at Harvard University after talking about New Zealand's move to ban assault rifles and to liberalise abortion laws. Video / Harvard University
Focus Morning Bulletin: 27 May, 2022
How community leaders hope to curb the issue of recent drive-by shootings, the PM delivers her Harvard Commencement speech and why first home buyers need to be cautious in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald