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'We have to make this work' – boss of Govt's new AI and quantum computing agency
The NZ Institute for Advanced Technology has 11 staff and a mandate to hire up to 25.
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Eric Crampton: Kalshi’s billion-dollar rise shows what iPredict couldn’t achieve in NZ
OPINION: iPredict once limited traders to deposits of just $2000, later $10,000.
How this rebuild brought Wellington’s central library back to life
Winning twice was a 'rare achievement in competition's 13-year history', the judges said.
Uni students unable to submit assignments after hackers take down online tool, leave threat
Hackers called ShinyHunters left a message demanding a settlement by May 12.
NZ universities hit in world cyber security breach
The breach exposed personal data, including names, email addresses and student ID numbers.
Government considering rapid law change after concerns fuel restrictions not currently legal
Plans to implement fuel restrictions may require bespoke legislation.
NZ university to return stolen ancient Roman marble artefact bought 20 years ago
Italian officials traced the ancient bust using seized Polaroid photos of looted art.
'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.
'Students are really doing it hard': Part-time jobs dry up for uni students
In January, Student Job Search had 38,000 applications for 4600 roles.
Rhodes scholar donates kidney to aunt as dialysis care verges on 'breaking point'
A shortage of dialysis chairs is 'verging on breaking point' for the NZ health system.
Fake storm images: Officials warn of AI-generated images of Mount Maunganui damage
Netsafe urges people to check sources and watch for odd details in images.
The only Kiwi uni to crack the world's top 100 – and it did it twice
Auckland Uni is among the world's best universities, but a report shows NZ has work to do.
NZ universities accepting English proficiency tests through Duolingo
Students get verified online and receive English results within two days.
Arise Sir Rod: Xero founder knighted after $21.78b tech success
Xero founder is now investing in start-ups and pushing power reform.
Did NZ shortchange Samoa over Manawanui wreck payout?
Experts say the $6m payout may cover only about 10% of clean-up costs.
Herald NOW panel: This week’s big talking points
Jo Robertson and Dileepa Fonseka unpack the perspectives behind the news.
Is 'hey' okay in an email? Vic Uni lecturer ignores student messages if they're too casual
An email etiquette expert says 'hey' is now common and appropriate in the workplace.
Demolition of 'eyesore' Wellington flats confirmed after heritage status cut
The prominent building is a symbol of early social housing in New Zealand.
'Wake-up call': Warning A grades set to overtake Bs as most common mark at universities
Dr James Kierstead says grade inflation is narrowing the marking scale.
National architecture awards out: 29 prizes, 11 categories
Twenty-nine awards in 11 categories were made at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.
Two more yellow-legged hornet queens found on Auckland's North Shore
The invasive species can devastate honeybee colonies and crop yields.
'Diminishing choices': Report blasts NZ's response to climate displacement
The Amnesty International report calls for humanitarian visas and a stay on deportations.
'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.
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.