PremiumPremiumEmploymentHow many is too many non-academic staff at universities?OPINION: Stanford has more administrators than undergrads. In NZ, results may surprise.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand74 people take voluntary redundancy at Victoria University of Wellington amidst financial concernsThe month-long voluntary redundancy period has come to an end.02 Aug 03:51 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: A grumpy Winston Peters and his ‘mission to save our country’OPINION: NZ First claims it will save us from "racism and separatism".24 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Labour’s new slogan meaningless, it’s results that countOPINION: Apparently Labour is “In It For You". Not for me, writes Mike Hosking.19 Jul 06:00 PM
KahuThe Pā opens as safe haven for all studentsUniversity of Waikato just opened the $85 million development.17 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesĀtaahua ngā whetū [the beautiful stars]: Business of MatarikiXero, Auckland Airport, Fonterra, ANZ, SkyCity, Air New Zealand, Wharekauhau - big plans13 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Science in decline, te reo and the economyOPINION: Also letters on student loans, Kiri Allan, Michael Wood, Dome Valley and more.03 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Govt financial bailouts need a longer lensEDITORIAL: Support measures cannot be a blank cheque.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandJob cuts at University of Otago set to go ahead despite Govt bailoutThe institution announced its intention to cut up to several hundred staff in April.27 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt pumps extra $128m into cash-strapped universitiesSector welcomes funding but no word yet on if it will save threatened jobs.27 Jun 12:30 AM
OpinionOpinion: ‘Battered and broken. I must get out’ - working in universities todayOPINION: The university’s role of nurturing critical thinkers is vastly diminished.27 Jun 12:06 AM
New ZealandGovernment 'not responsible' for all university failings - SepuloniNZ's loss-making universities have blamed underfunding for their problems.26 Jun 11:21 PM
PoliticsPM Chris Hipkins’ China visit: President Xi meeting today in BeijingPrime Minister Chris Hipkins will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping today.26 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment poised to bailout struggling universitiesIt comes as hundreds of jobs are on the line.26 Jun 06:49 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careRetirement company's new village gains consent; ex Cabinet minister joins boardNew director has 'vast financial and economic skills and experience'.26 Jun 01:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLeeann Watson: Immigration alone can’t bridge NZ’s ‘employability gap’OPINION: The education system is failing both Kiwi kids and companies, says Leeann Watson.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandVictoria University confirms 229 jobs on the line, courses may be axedMore than 300 people attended a protest in Wellington today.21 Jun 04:24 AM
New ZealandPM Chris Hipkins to meet with China’s President Xi JinpingPM's office has confirmed he will meet with Xi during his trip to China next week.19 Jun 05:29 AM
New ZealandTe Pūkenga proposal would cut more than 400 jobsThe national vocational education organisation has been briefing its 10,000 staff.15 Jun 10:24 PM
New ZealandOtago University Vice-Chancellor steps downDavid Murdoch quits less than 18 months after being appointed.14 Jun 03:09 AM
New ZealandFrom CEO to frontline cop: Ex Art Deco boss swaps suits for police uniformShane Gorst is following in the footsteps of his grandfather to help the region he loves.11 Jun 01:20 AM
New ZealandStudents' CBD struggle: 'Why do we have to fight for parking every single day?'A university student was floored by the lack of cheap carparks near the city campus.08 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPregnant women ‘crying and distressed’ as midwifery shortage intensifies"I can’t sacrifice my own family for somebody else’s."04 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSteven Joyce: Govt selling our future short by starving universitiesOur universities have been on hunger rations for the entire term of this Govt.02 Jun 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘Pretty gutting’: Top scientist loses role at universityOne of NZ’s best-known scientists says it’s 'gutting' to have been made redundant.30 May 11:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt's promise for extra nurses not enough to fix ‘decades of understaffing’Health advocates say funding for more nurses nationwide not going to make a difference.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds of jobs facing the chop at Victoria University over forecast deficitThe university is forecasting a deficit of $33 million.23 May 11:36 PM
KahuWintec Te Pūkenga celebrates 30-year nursing milestoneMāori nursing programme run out of Wintec reaches significant milestone.12 May 09:47 PM
New ZealandWatch: Students suffer while landlords profit off allowance increasesOn average, those sharing a flat spend 56 per cent of their weekly income on rent.08 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandFocus: Students suffer ‘unfair’ living cost allowance as rent spikesStudents nationwide say they are suffering with the cost of living while landlords are profiting off new student allowance increases. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 May 11:32 PM
Talanoa‘I thought it was the norms...everyone’s going in and out of prison’Fifita Latu has a passion for advocacy and isn't afraid to work in a high-security prison.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandOtago university redundancies, $9m ram raid top-up & AT spending $20k on taxis | Focus Morning Bulletin: 21 April, 2023The University of Otago faces redundancies with lacking enrolments, Retail Crime Prevention Fund up to $15 million and why Auckland Transport spent $20k on taxis at Harry Styles concert in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch20 Apr 05:46 PM
New Zealand'Terrible day for Dunedin': Uni facing hundreds of job cutsThe University of Otago is battling rising costs and falling student numbers.20 Apr 04:38 AM
New Zealand‘So much harder being a student in 2023'Some students trying to work as well as study full-time.11 Apr 05:36 AM
