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Regulations governing possible military end-use of university research put in spotlight.
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Harbour under threat from Asian crabs
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Waikato uni reputation at stake, says union
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Critics on review team point to big shake-up for schools
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Research to uncover dog separation anxiety
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Universities cut ties with Russell McVeagh
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Tauranga pest crab discovery 'devastating'
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Local Focus: 'District Councils lack expertise for mangrove management'
Mangroves protect coastlines and reduce carbon loading. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Free uni fees push students to courses they 'won't pass'
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College faces second review in two years
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Kiwi fizzy drinks among worst in world for sugar
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Helen Clark receives honorary doctorate
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