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Fisherman's Foxton find stuns Sydney scientists

A wayward scientific instrument has completed a remarkable year-long journey across the Tasman Sea, delighting the Aussie researchers who thought it'd been lost for good.

Newborn gel reduces risk of brain damage

A new trial has revealed a simple dab of "sugar gel" on the inside of a newborn's mouth can lower the risk of developmental brain damage.

Kiwis take research to Brando's paradise

Kiwi scientists have brought their pest-busting expertise to a spectacular Pacific atoll formerly owned by late legendary actor Marlon Brando.

Students rejected before taking test

A student says she dedicated hundreds of hours of study in an effort to get into a medical programme, only to be told hours before a test she had been rejected.

Pioneering chemist wins science honour

Women in Science grant will allows NZ-based researcher 'potential to make significant discoveries'.

Fears over the rising cost of education

Increasing numbers of parents are worried they do not have enough money for their child's education.

Govt accused of gutting major child study

The Government has been accused of gutting a major longitudinal study tracking the experiences of kids growing up in New Zealand, after a funding cut resulted in the number of its participants being slashed by two thirds.

Row over proposed new medical school

The University of Auckland has hit out at plans by Waikato University for a new medical school, calling it "ill conceived" and costly.

University of Auckland: World hungry for NZ apple flour

A revolutionary apple-based flour developed at the University of Auckland could be on the local market next year - as international

First Pasifika academics graduate from university business school

The first Pasifika academics at the University of Auckland's business school are two Tongan women, graduating tomorrow with PhDs.

University of Auckland: Online shopping tax unenforceable

The new tax imposing GST on all online purchases of digital services is unenforceable and doesn't fully protect bricks-and-mortar

Editorial: Auckland University aiming high

Among our eight universities, one should be capable of making its presence felt in the English-speaking world. Auckland should be up there.

Wanted: $300m to answer the big issues

University of Auckland bosses have launched New Zealand's most ambitious fundraising campaign, setting a target of $300 million.

University of Auckland: Sports stars may face lawsuits over tattoos

Tattoo artists attempting to sue when celebrities appears in ads without consent.

University of Auckland: Millennial women rule consumer world in China

50 University of Auckland MBA students are tackling the complex China market on behalf of New Zealand business clients, a project unlike any other MBA course. Sarah Stuart reports.

University of Auckland: Kiwis pay too much in GST

It's GST's 30th birthday and a leading university lecturer says it's time to address the imbalance caused by the consumption tax in

University of Auckland: Time to confront Auckland's biggest issues

Auckland business and economic leaders are among those being urged to be brave and confront some of the city's biggest issues in the

High-tech tool could boost predator-free bid

Cutting-edge software trialled by Auckand University researchers could help achieve New Zealand's bold goal of becoming predator-free by 2050.