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'Pure hearsay': Chinese deny spies at universities claim
Embassy says accusations from lecturers are 'pure hearsay' and 'groundless'.
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Uni lecturer under investigation for alleged assault, relationship with student
Formal complaint by student raised number of allegations against lecturer.
Three men arrested after alleged kidnapping at university hostel
The alleged offenders are due to appear in court next Wednesday.
Watch: 1km lost - incredible video shows famous NZ glacier's retreat
Footage of the Franz Josef Glacier retreating has been released by authorities.
'We are scared': Almost 3000 people respond to Wellington sexual violence survey
A third of respondents say they experience sexual violence or harassment every weekend.
Uni threatens to cancel graduation over $154 fee
The university said the incident was a mistake, and has apologised to the student.
Ngātiwai Trust Board appoints new CEO
Hūhana Lyndon has been appointed CEO of the Ngātiwai Trust Board.
Young jeweller started at 8, now the PM wears her earrings
Mentors helped jeweller Twilight Edwards make earrings now worn by the Prime Minister.
Inside the movement pushing Covid-19 anti-vax theories
Officials fear the protesters could undermine a national immunisation campaign.
'Not just designated spaces but everywhere': Wellington's Rainbow community call for queer pride year-round
"We were forced into the shadows many years ago, and we're not going anywhere."
Warnings of 'harrowing' situations in student hostels
The Education and Workforce Select Committee is looking into students' pastoral care.
Vic Uni gets resource consent for controversial sign featuring 'Wellington'
University pushes ahead with brand refresh, which opponents call a name change by stealth.
Students 'incredibly disappointed', orientation scrapped
"We really wanted to give new students that first-year experience."
'Dark hole in the soul': The Covid generation's final-year school kids
"Bad things might happen, and you just have to take it and go with it."
Wellington universities' O-week celebrations postponed
Thousands of university students are 'gutted' at the loss of O-week events.
Vic Uni closes structurally unsound wing of Weir House
More than 100 students are being told they cannot move into their accommodation.
New 1080 study busts 'silent forest' myth
Scientists have debunked the common claim that NZ forests fall silent after 1080 drops.
'Generalist' teachers mean smartest science students go unnoticed
The researchers said there had been a focus on literacy and numeracy in primary schools.
'It just sort of spiralled': Student flat wallpapered in 400 Whittaker's wrappers
A bulk buy of Whittaker's chocolate a year and a half ago led to nearly 400 wrappers.
'Safer but still alert': Immuno-compromised woman on a post-vaccine world
The Pfizer vaccine is one step closer to being approved for New Zealand.
Maths results hit record low: Experts called in to help students
Principals say there's a void of leadership in maths education.
Victoria University's new 'Wellington' sign reignites name change stoush
The university has applied for resource consent to install new signs on Rutherford House.
What exactly united the 'team of 5 million' to quash Covid-19?
NZ's team of 5 million prevailed over Covid-19 in 2020. But how did our leaders unite us?
City councillors signal a return to Wellington's Civic Square
Mayor Andy Foster says the heart of the city feels like it's in an induced coma.
Victoria University kicks off biggest graduation in its history
Over 4000 students will celebrate their graduation today and Thursday.
Wellington Council may demolish Municipal Office Building
The move will shore up future of the city's National Music Centre after budget blowout.
Tens of thousands of new trees to contribute to carbon sink
The move was announced a day after a climate emergency was declared in New Zealand.
'Shock to the system': Wellington scientist's icy escape from 2020
How a snow and ice physicist spent part of 2020 adrift from world affairs.
Melting sea ice and polar bears: A Wellington physicist's Arctic expedition
Polar bears are "playful, enquiring creatures", says snow physicist after Arctic trip.
Who gets into med school? Row over Māori, Pacific preferences explained
Doors close on non-preferred applicants at our medical schools.