New ZealandNZ unis in top 100 newcomersTwo New Zealand universities have been named in the top 100 tertiary institutions younger than 50-years-old.19 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandUniversity of Otago international student numbers in declineThe University of Otago needs to target international students more "aggressively" after having the largest decline in international numbers of any New Zealand university this year, Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce says.13 Jun 11:05 PM
New ZealandStudent loan reprieve for Kiwis in OzAustralia has made a concession in its hardline policies denying expatriate New Zealanders access to government support and welfare programmes.11 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandKiwis rushing to repay student loansOverseas student loan holders have been rushing to get in touch with the Inland Revenue Department and restart their loan payments.05 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandUniversity building plan 'positive' for Dunedin economyA University of Otago building programme to the tune of more than $350 million will be "massively positive" for the Dunedin economy, Otago Chamber of Commerce president Peter McIntyre says.29 May 10:20 PM
New ZealandWebsite shut down after cheating claimsA website alleged to have helped tertiary students to cheat on assignments has been shut down.29 May 02:12 AM
New ZealandStudents still fleeing quake campusMore Canterbury high school leavers are moving south to the University of Otago, with the fallout from the earthquakes continuing to play a part in where people choose to study.20 May 11:15 PM
New ZealandStudents struggle with 'right to success'Students who have an exaggerated belief they have "a right to success" are more likely to struggle come exam time, a University of Otago study shows.20 May 08:10 PM
New ZealandTardy student borrowers owe $427mThe Government's tough new student loan rules are an attempt to claw back more than $427 million of debt in default from overseas-based borrowers.17 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandCaution urged over old exam answersThe University of Otago is warning students of the risks of buying essays and answers to previous exams online.14 May 08:23 PM
New ZealandJoyce tackles online cheating allegationsTertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce says he was not informed about an alleged online cheating service because an investigation failed to find sufficient evidence to proceed.12 May 08:14 PM
New ZealandLawyer sisters share 'big honour'Sibling rivalry took a back seat to family pride in the Dunedin courthouse yesterday when sisters Emma and Alice O'Connell were admitted to the bar and became lawyers.09 May 02:45 AM
New ZealandMusic grads get in tuneIdentical twins Grace and Olivia Francis have always been close, often sharing the same classes at university.06 May 05:30 PM
KahuMaori TV chief exec resignsMaori Television has announced its chief executive Jim Mather is leaving the station for a new role at Te Wananga o Aotearoa.21 Apr 09:00 PM
BusinessLeadership studies too theoretical, says ex-CEOFormer Air New Zealand boss Rob Fyfe says university business students don't understand leadership in the real world.20 Apr 05:30 PM
EconomyInnovator plugs agri tech careersYoung people are overlooking the agricultural technology sector as a viable, well-paid career option, says Gallagher.10 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandConstruction boom at city campusesAuckland's universities are spending hundreds of millions of dollars on new buildings, transforming not only their campuses but the shape of the city they serve.03 Apr 04:30 PM
EmploymentA 'yes' can add quality to careerNew graduates are currently in demand in the nursing industry, but they must be eager and enthusiastic, and should never say "no" to anything.02 Apr 04:30 PM
New ZealandSteeper rate kicks in for studentsStudent loan holders will pay $11 more a week from today as the Government ramps up its repayment scheme.31 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandStudy in heartbreak and hardshipPuti Crawford is one of 1100 students graduating from Hamilton's Wintec tomorrow, but none of the others had to overcome such exceptional personal circumstances.18 Mar 04:30 PM
EmploymentYouth flock to apprenticeship bonusMore than 350 young people have signed on as building apprentices since a $2000 bonus became available last Wednesday for the first 10,000 apprentices who sign up.12 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandUniversities face copyright actionAll eight of New Zealand's universities are being taken to the New Zealand Copyright Tribunal for refusing to agree to an increased annual licence fee which allows lecturers to copy authors' work for students.09 Mar 09:05 PM
New ZealandRegional polytechs facing underfunding - LabourRegional polytechnics are important to their communities, and the National-led government is underfunding them, two Labour politicians say.06 Mar 05:20 AM
New ZealandOtago Polytech bucks enrolment trendIn a positive development for Dunedin's tertiary education industry, Otago Polytechnic predicts higher student numbers later this year.03 Mar 10:24 PM
New ZealandDismay at new student loan rulesHundreds of thousands of New Zealanders will be hit in the pocket by sweeping changes to student loan repayments on April 1.02 Mar 04:30 PM
