New Zealand
University students struggle with rising living costs
Three of the country's biggest universities are handing out hardship grants.
Latest from Victoria University
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
More than 2000 submissions on Vic Uni name
Submissions have poured in for the proposed name change of Victoria University.
Students launch #MeToo blog to share sexual harassment cases
New blog offers allows students to outline experiences of sexual harassment.
Earth to be unusually warm until 2022, model predicts
A new forecast system has revealed the years 2018 till 2022 are going to anomalously warm.
Bowel cancer screening review released
Results of a review of the bowel cancer screening programme have been released.
More weather-related EQC claims closer to the coast
Study finds clear trends among $300m of weather-related claims paid out by EQC since 2000.
Sex attack victim: 'If I'd known I wouldn't have walked there'
A second victim has described her attack by a suspected serial predator.
'Scream and I'll kill you': Police hunt serial sex attacker
Detectives believe up to twelve assaults are possibly linked by similar criminal behaviour
Your view: Autistics have feelings as strong as anyone's
Readers write: Autism issues; vegan dangers; money for guns and council voting records
Poll: Few Kiwis think world will overcome climate challenge
A new poll shows Kiwis want climate action, but doubt the world will avoid worst impacts.
Comment: University links with China raise questions
Regulations governing possible military end-use of university research put in spotlight.
NZ's World Cup oracle kea right again
Jimmy the kea has correctly predicted four World Cup results out of the past five games.
Research reveals extent of students' mental health crisis
56 per cent of student who completed survey considered dropping out of studies.
Zero Carbon consultation brings methane into focus
Dairy farmers in with chance for "get out of jail free" card on methane emissions.
Speaking Secrets: Russell McVeagh firm 'in a dark place'
Law student questions how on earth Russell McVeagh got to the point of an external review
$5m for research into infertility disorder
Women unable to have children due to PCOS may be one step closer to regaining fertility.
Kiwis' trust in Government rises
Kiwis trust in churches and charities has dropped in the last couple of years.
Staff cuts drag NZ universities down in world rankings
Only our smallest universities, Waikato and Lincoln, have lifted their rankings.
Researchers moot new way to treat methane
A new study has suggested a fresh way to account for key greenhouse gas methane.
Dame Winnie Laban honoured for Pasifika work
It has been Laban's life's work to advocate for Pacific people, particularly women.
Who is winning in the reality TV stakes?
There can be only one winner as flagship reality shows go head to head on Sundays.
Scientists warn against water machine 'placebo'
Scientists are warning against buying a $4000 water machine.
How tiny science can tackle huge problems
Making materials from tiny amounts of our natural resources could combat climate change.
Foreign students campaign to stop exploitation
International students say many are working for below minimum wage with no rights.
Inside ship that just drilled into NZ's danger zone
An unusually shaped scientific research ship, Joides Resolution, is docked in Auckland.
Paul Little: Will moa walk New Zealand again?
Why did the chicken get crossed with the moa?
Send in the drones: Probing White Island's toxic plume
Scientists are using drones to go where they can't - into White Island's toxic plume.
Victoria University may look at name change
The university's research and teaching is not getting the recognition it deserves.
Charlie Chadwick: A hard working man who loved his family
He was an active man, a meat worker that ran a lot and was well known for his martial arts
How do we get more Kiwis ready for The Big One?
Researchers exploring innovative ways to tackle NZ's poor level of disaster-preparedness.