‘Pretty gutting’: Top scientist loses role at university
One of NZ’s best-known scientists says it’s 'gutting' to have been made redundant.
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Govt's promise for extra nurses not enough to fix ‘decades of understaffing’
Health advocates say funding for more nurses nationwide not going to make a difference.
Hundreds of jobs facing the chop at Victoria University over forecast deficit
The university is forecasting a deficit of $33 million.
Wintec Te Pūkenga celebrates 30-year nursing milestone
Māori nursing programme run out of Wintec reaches significant milestone.
Watch: Students suffer while landlords profit off allowance increases
On average, those sharing a flat spend 56 per cent of their weekly income on rent.
Focus: Students suffer ‘unfair’ living cost allowance as rent spikes
Students nationwide say they are suffering with the cost of living while landlords are profiting off new student allowance increases. Video / NZ Herald
‘I thought it was the norms...everyone’s going in and out of prison’
Fifita Latu has a passion for advocacy and isn't afraid to work in a high-security prison.
Otago university redundancies, $9m ram raid top-up & AT spending $20k on taxis | Focus Morning Bulletin: 21 April, 2023
The University of Otago faces redundancies with lacking enrolments, Retail Crime Prevention Fund up to $15 million and why Auckland Transport spent $20k on taxis at Harry Styles concert in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
'Terrible day for Dunedin': Uni facing hundreds of job cuts
The University of Otago is battling rising costs and falling student numbers.
‘So much harder being a student in 2023'
Some students trying to work as well as study full-time.
Yale-bound teen on study and responsibilities: 'I've still got a room to clean, a floor to vacuum'
It's been a huge day for Yale-bound Andre Fa'aoso, but there is still work to do, he says.
Watch: West Aucklander's joy of getting into Yale
Watch Andre Fa'aoso and his mum's reaction to the news that the West Aucklander was accepted into the Ivy League university. Video / Supplied
Student loan borrower arrested at border in 'last resort' over missing repayments
There have now been a total of 11 border arrests.
Aviation scholarship gives student flying start
The air ambulance service will offer the scholarship each year for the foreseeable future.
Concerns meningitis vaccine running low, claims two student cases not linked
The Meningitis Foundation is concerned about low vaccine supplies.
'Massive' job ahead for cyclone recovery, forestry future uncertain & truancy officers return | Focus Morning Bulletin: 21 February, 2023
The millions announced for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery, the future of forestry in flood-hit regions remains uncertain and truancy officers return to schools in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Churning it out: AI forces universities to rethink focus on essay writing
ChatGPT is driving academics to consider using oral assessments more.
Victoria University appoints two new Māori professors
For the first time, two Māori professors have been appointed at the same time.
AUT drops redundancy plan, staff to keep jobs for at least six months
Lengthy union negotiations have resulted in AUT backing out of staff dismissals.
School shambles: Top girls principal 'incredulous' over closure comms; Auckland Grammar forced into U-turn
'I know this is a late announcement that will cause disruption.'
‘Hit significantly’: All Auckland learning facilities to close until next Tuesday
'I know this is a late announcement that will cause disruption.'
'$360m wasteful spending': Wealthy students benefit most from flagship Labour policy
The proportion of students facing economic hardship taking up the scheme has fallen.
UN envoy meets with Afghan minister over ban on women in universities
A UN envoy met with Afghan education minister to discuss the ban on women in universities.
Fiancee hits back at critics after graduation proposal
“Whilst I appreciate your concerns, I don’t appreciate being spoken for."
Union takes legal action against AUT over 170 job cuts
The job losses were announced at the end of last month for full-time academic positions.
Focus: International student opens up about studying in NZ
'It's very lonely' - Loyd Doron's dream was to start his career in New Zealand but the journey so far has been far from a fairytale. Video / Mark Mitchell
In ‘zero-Covid’ China, one case locks down Peking University
Authorities sticking to a strict “zero-Covid” approach despite growing public discontent.
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.