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Police racism, bias and use of force under microscope
A study into racism within the police has been running for a year. So where are they at?
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I was there: Bedsheet banners, umbrella attacks and the right to love
The necessity of their cause gave them courage in 'visceral confrontation', activist says.
'There's always a way': Students with lower grades urged to apply for university
Universities say they're doing everything they can to help new students.
What 'fast ice' could tell us about Antarctica and climate change
NZ scientists are venturing to a remote part of Antarctica to gain crucial new insights.
Wellington's Victoria University first to mandate vaccines for students in halls of residence
Covid-19 jabs will be mandatory in Victoria University's halls of residence from 2022.
Waikato University puts climate change on agenda
As a world's first, Waikato University has just launched Bachelor of Climate Change degree
New Zealand universities climb in world rankings
The Times Higher Education rankings look at more than 1600 institutions.
Lack of fee waiver information disappoints students stuck in halls of residence
Students feel frustrated they weren't told about their accommodation payments.
'2022 the year of outbreaks': Top NZ health officer's stark Covid prediction
The ministry said it was keen to get 'as many people as possible vaccinated'.
'It's not our word': Professor apologises after using racial slur in lecture
Student left "incredibly uncomfortable" after lecturer uses the racial slur in class.
Using 'three R's' to combat entrepreneurial health stress
Post-pandemic work mode means 'always being on' and that's harmful to health.
Waikato Uni science cuts will have 'profound' impacts - renowned alumnus
Waikato University's science cuts have been condemned by a world-renowned alumnus.
Scientists hit out at 'damaging' Waikato University job cuts
Waikato Uni's move to cut 12 science jobs has been slammed by a scientists' association.
'Poor communication': University apologises for Covid-19 email scare
The Ministry of Health and Waikato DHB confirmed there are no community cases.
Warnings of 'harrowing' situations in student hostels
The Education and Workforce Select Committee is looking into students' pastoral care.
Liam Dann: Flares are back, should we be worried for the economy?
What happens to inflation post-pandemic is the big economic debate of the day.
'No free lunch' - Orr's warning for property speculators
After early success NZ now faces a difficult period, RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr says.
How will NZ reconnect? Robertson defends Covid strategy
Finance Minister defends Covid elimination strategy in response to economist questions.
Students 'incredibly disappointed', orientation scrapped
"We really wanted to give new students that first-year experience."
'Sealed the deal': Riots lead expat to renounce US citizenship
"I don't see [American citizenship] having a value any more," says US expat.
Tāwhiao McMaster - 'a Māori lawyer, not a lawyer who is Māori'
"When everything is in te reo Māori ... everything feels so settled and at peace."
New study: Why are Kiwi kids falling behind in reading?
A new study has identified a key cause behind our children's falling reading skills.
Who gets into med school? Row over Māori, Pacific preferences explained
Doors close on non-preferred applicants at our medical schools.
Choices, choices: How to decide where to train or study in NZ
How to choose the best place to train or retrain in the Covid recession.
Covid brings Air NZ flight attendant down to earth
Former teachers return to the classroom after airline jobs disappear.
Election 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPs
Who are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.
New scheme sees trainee teachers immersed in classroom - and fees covered
'Historically, training teachers have spent more time at university than at a school.'
Top of the class: The New Zealand university rich list
New Zealand universities, with $12b in assets, ranked.
Hundreds of academics face redundancy as universities try to claw back millions of dollars
Hundreds of academic jobs at risk if NZ border stays closed.
Waikato Uni racism allegations 'incorrect', but taskforce set up
Racism row sparks taskforce to address systemic issues at Waikato University.