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Airport opposes $70m student accommodation plan despite being 6km away
The developer says he is determined to fulfil the project out of principle.
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How a 39-year-old came to run Christchurch’s newest $30m Mitre 10 Mega store
Miles Andrews' father ran Ferrymead. The 39-year-old now runs that and a new store.
NZ universities accepting English proficiency tests through Duolingo
Students get verified online and receive English results within two days.
How to see the first supermoon of 2026 tonight
The supermoon will rise at about 9.40pm and remain visible all night.
Drink spiking fears on the rise: 'Everyone seems to know someone'
Young victims speak about their experiences while on the town in Christchurch.
'Vision finally becomes reality': Waikato medical school build begins
The school will offer New Zealand's first graduate-entry programme.
Small Business: Piq aims to reshape how Kiwis drink their daily coffee
University student Amber Scott talks to Tom Raynel about her coffee additive start-up Piq.
'Potential regional disaster': Chilling Mt Taranaki eruption prediction
The project looks at what would happen if the volcano erupted.
Teachers left guessing after ministry U-turn on AI rules
Teachers can now use AI to help mark work but must oversee all results.
'Huge relief’: Farmers back Govt's new methane goals, no emissions tax
The new target lowers methane cuts to 14–24% below 2017 levels by 2050.
Student leader condemns bar chaos that left revellers hurt
One student said she was pinned against closed doors as friends screamed for air.
One injured as police called to control crowd at packed student bar
The bar posted on social media at 10pm telling those still in line to 'settle down'.
Up to 5% of Kiwi men attracted to children; could this programme stop them offending?
One researcher said more than 80,000 Kiwi men could be attracted to kids.
Universities give up using software to detect AI in students' work
They say the technology isn't conclusive enough for students to be accused of cheating.
'Could save many lives': NZ students race to develop an artificial heart
The students will present their prototype at the Heart Hackathon in Vienna.
Cutting-edge safety: Kiwi team builds AI chainsaw drone
The project has secured a $10 million government grant over five years.
Society Insider: All Black Will Jordan’s double celebration; Sir John Kirwan's sweet new business
Plus, the Kiwi tech entrepreneurs taking on Silicon Valley.
'You don't study well if hungry': Tertiary hardship funds remain crucial
Te Pukenga gave out $4.59m last year through its Manaaki Fund.
With Velocity, Jade aims to retake its place on national stage
Summit gives the CEO of a Kiwi icon the chance to bend the PM's ear.
Grades keep rising at our universities. What should we do about it?
OPINION: The reason for improving grades at universities worldwide is largely unexplained.
Smart innovation: How flashing mouthguards tackle head injury risks – Opinion
OPINION: Smart mouthguards measure collision forces and record all impacts on players.
University clears student after exam cheating accusation process
David, who has Asperger’s and ADHD, was accused of cheating in a June exam.
Govt wants to increase international students by over 30,000 by 2034
The Government wants to grow enrolments from 83,700 in 2024 to 119,000 by 2034.
'Unprecedented' changes around Antarctic have implications for NZ
Sea ice around Antarctica is in 'terminal decline', say scientists.
Flatting wars: The male students' struggle against 'unwritten rule' bias claims
Claims of landlords' bias towards males being rowdy, drunken tenants.
Could a lab blunder replace 1080 poison and solve NZ’s rabbit plague?
A non-deadly alternative to 1080 is being developed which leaves pests sterile.
'Mismanaged': Expert calls for faster reform in NZ economy
Teece highlights the need for faster economic reforms to keep pace globally.
On The Up: From foster care to own boss - how a teen mum defied the odds
At 36, Alicia McKay is an internationally successful consultant, author and speaker.
The extraordinary life of Glenn Renwick, from Dunedin to Fortune 500
The Kiwi-born businessman who found success in the US has died in a car crash in Florida.
Could you make $20 last a week?
Marama T-Pole bought gumboots, breaking her $20 budget at an op shop.