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Fraud, theft and luxury cars: Every lawyer struck off in the past five years
When struck off, a lawyer cannot hold a practising certificate or practise law in NZ.

'Serious and sensitive issues': String quartet couple quit over uni teaching role conduct
Helene Pohl and Rolf Gjelsten have resigned immediately and apologised for their conduct.

Digital cheats prompt return to traditional testing methods
Universities revert to pen and paper for end-of-year exams.

Expressions of interest close for 'prime' Karori site after development falls through
The former university campus was supposed to be turning into a retirement village.

Police probe after Kiwi professor dies while snorkelling in Indonesia
Indonesian media reported that Liu died after “becoming exhausted” from swimming.

Why Americans are not buying more EVs
Financial Times: Tariffs on Chinese imports could reduce competition and increase costs.

Ryman Healthcare selling controversial former university campus after profit plummets
The Ministry of Education transferred the land to the university for just $10 in 2014.

Victoria University offers new scholarship for public servants made redundant
The university says it is aiming to give people the chance to transform their careers.

University campuses increasingly polarised, experts say
Concerns about free speech were not limited to Victoria University.

Wellington's controversial heritage flats could be bowled for student accommodation
The eyesore building has sat empty since 2012 and could finally get a new lease on life.

What extent will the courts read in Treaty obligations, an expert asks
The Government's move may be shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted.

US diplomat abandons speech - what she would have said
Protests inside and outside the building derail US Aukus official's speech.

Concerns at capacity GP clinics are ‘cream-skimming’ and discriminating in selecting new patients
Staff surveys said four in five GPs had closed books or limited enrolments.

Student journalists outraged after Parliament access withdrawn
Speaker Gerry Brownlee says it's about security. The students feel they're being blocked.

'Frighteningly large' wasp nest found on farm
The monster nest housed an estimated 100,000 to 200,000 wasps.

Universities at risk of running out of money
New Zealand unis are at risk of running out of cash to pay their bills this year.

Youth unafraid of consequences: Calls for harsher penalties for fleeing drivers
Youths, aged between 12-17, are said to make up a significant portion of fleeing drivers.

'Some sort of reaction': People evacuated after chemical leak at uni science lab
Five fire appliances are at the university, including crew in Hazmat gear.

Watch: Indoor 'waterfall' floods university cafe
While the Wellington region suffers water shortages, one building has too much.

Biosensor to protect kaimoana for future generations
A tool that can detect damaging seafood toxins is expected to change aquaculture.

Law student takes to social media to teach Te Tiriti
Te Matahiapo Safari-Hynes says political events motivated him to start the initiative.