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NZ universities hit in world cyber security breach
The breach exposed personal data, including names, email addresses and student ID numbers.
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Auckland academic accused of trying to sexually assault exchange student in bullying probe
Investigators said the professor had shown a 'pattern of concerning behaviour'.
NZ's busiest builders: Top 10 ranked by biggest jobs started in 2025
Who owns the companies and where the projects are located.
Schools seek OIA exemption after mass request hits 2400 institutions
Principals warn that requests are straining resources.
Why Auckland Cricket and Auckland Rugby are exiting Eden Park
New agreement aims to 'make better use of Auckland’s stadium assets'.
AI casualty: NZ-founded Soul Machines found to owe at least $19.6m
Start-up raised more than $225m but now KPMG is looking for a buyer.
New tool aims to help health workers identify elder abuse
The $95,000 MSD-funded tool is finished and ready for practitioner trials.
Rio Olympian balances gymnastics with medical studies
The 27-year-old is juggling final-year med school with elite gymnastics.
Stronger teen maths skills linked to higher study and pay, new study finds
The University of Auckland study links teen maths scores to adult earnings.
'Maori law being the first law of this country': Dean steps down after 5 years
Khylee Quince became New Zealand's first Māori Dean of Law in 2021.
Erica Lloyd: Auckland has the bones to be a global deep tech hub – if it backs itself
Rocket Lab and LanzaTech alumni are spawning new deep tech ventures across the city.
Boom in students, budget in reverse: How long can universities stretch?
The University of Auckland now has a record 47,033 students, up 8% on last year.
Auckland Council maps bold plan for a global innovation hub
Auckland's koru-shaped innovation district links Wynyard Quarter to Newmarket.
Ten smart ways to cut your food bill as supermarket prices keep climbing
Food prices are up 4.5% in a year, with beef mince now $24.46 a kilo.
Cause of fire at University of Auckland revealed
The university said the fire was believed to have started in a light fixture.
Buried history: CT scans uncover Waikato’s long historical record of big earthquakes
At least five major quakes, three around magnitude 7, shook the area.
The atheist priest who reckons we have a thing or two to learn from religion
'What religion does is it's always pushing people to go further beyond.'
Seascape developer put into receivership
Calibre Partners is now running the company developing the country's tallest tower.
'Not been an easy decision': Nic Smith steps down as vice-chancellor of Victoria University
Smith's tenure as vice-chancellor is the shortest at the Wellington uni in 25 years.
University of Auckland professor faces trespass order after workplace investigation
Students were given a security presentation after Sperry's departure was announced.
'Pattern of concerning behaviour': Auckland professor leaves university after workplace probe
'It was offensive, humiliating or intimidating to at least some individuals.'
Diana Clement: How university students can avoid financial chaos
OPINION: Massey University's Pushpa Wood urges students to track every cent for a month.
Why are cicadas so loud this time of year – and is it dangerous?
New Zealand has at least 42 cicada species, each with its own distinct song.
'Your grades don't define you': Hawke's Bay teen to receive academic award from PM
Rupert Heslop’s still got a few lessons to learn, such as always fully read your emails.
AI casualty: Once high-flying Soul Machines in receivership
Startup raised more than $225m. KPMG looks for buyer.
Auckland wine tech business liquidated owing $475k and citing 'irrecoverable failure'
Hailed as a game-changer for the sector, put under by Callahan Innovation, owes $475,000.
'Pretty icky': NZ professor named in Epstein files says disgraced financier offered $75k for book on Lolita
Brian Boyd says he did not know about Jeffrey Epstein's crimes when they first met.
Gifted young lawyer planned to propose to partner before Coromandel beach tragedy
His partner told him: 'When you propose to me I’ll say yes.'
Mount Maunganui 'misinformation': Did cutting down trees really cause the landslide?
Two experts weigh in on claims exotic tree removal caused deadly Mount Maunganui slip.
Legal profession mourns 'shining star' after young lawyer's Coromandel death
The 37-year-old barrister was pulled from the water at Hāhei Beach on Monday.