PoliticsGovernment considering rapid law change after concerns fuel restrictions not currently legalPlans to implement fuel restrictions may require bespoke legislation. 23 Mar 04:53 AM
WellingtonNZ university to return stolen ancient Roman marble artefact bought 20 years agoItalian officials traced the ancient bust using seized Polaroid photos of looted art. 10 Mar 10:34 PM
Wellington'Not been an easy decision': Nic Smith steps down as vice-chancellor of Victoria UniversitySmith's tenure as vice-chancellor is the shortest at the Wellington uni in 25 years.26 Feb 03:23 AM
New Zealand'Students are really doing it hard': Part-time jobs dry up for uni students22 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandRhodes scholar donates kidney to aunt as dialysis care verges on 'breaking point'30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFake storm images: Officials warn of AI-generated images of Mount Maunganui damage27 Jan 02:19 AM
WellingtonIs 'hey' okay in an email? Vic Uni lecturer ignores student messages if they're too casualAn email etiquette expert says 'hey' is now common and appropriate in the workplace.04 Dec 05:00 AM
WellingtonDemolition of 'eyesore' Wellington flats confirmed after heritage status cutThe prominent building is a symbol of early social housing in New Zealand.01 Dec 10:37 PM
New Zealand'Wake-up call': Warning A grades set to overtake Bs as most common mark at universitiesDr James Kierstead says grade inflation is narrowing the marking scale.24 Nov 04:59 PM
PropertyNational architecture awards out: 29 prizes, 11 categoriesTwenty-nine awards in 11 categories were made at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.20 Nov 10:00 AM
New ZealandTwo more yellow-legged hornet queens found on Auckland's North ShoreThe invasive species can devastate honeybee colonies and crop yields.28 Oct 11:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Diminishing choices': Report blasts NZ's response to climate displacementThe Amnesty International report calls for humanitarian visas and a stay on deportations.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Huge relief’: Farmers back Govt's new methane goals, no emissions taxThe new target lowers methane cuts to 14–24% below 2017 levels by 2050.12 Oct 09:50 PM
New ZealandUniversities give up using software to detect AI in students' workThey say the technology isn't conclusive enough for students to be accused of cheating.30 Sep 01:15 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCharlie Kirk’s death must be a wake-up call over free speech – Jonathan AylingOPINION: Kirk’s death shows the stakes of the debate over free speech.11 Sep 03:39 AM
New Zealand'Out of order': Victoria Uni academic apologises for 'hanging' commentDr Mike Joy has apologised for 'tongue-in-cheek' suggestion of hanging dairy chiefs.04 Sep 03:18 AM
Politics'Harmful': Holocaust Centre condemns Tamihere saying Govt ‘worse than Nazi Germany’Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere made the comments on Martyn Bradbury's podcast.28 Aug 03:40 AM
WorldDocuments show NZ's unease over 'unprecedented' Chinese flotilla in South Pacific'They didn’t come this far south to see the penguins.'22 Aug 03:22 AM
New ZealandWeka and chips? The argument for farming native wildlifeResearcher Dray Mark reckons NZ conservation efforts need some “outside the box” thinking.04 Aug 10:38 PM
New ZealandKiwi PhD students heading to US for world-leading space scholarshipsThree Victoria University of Wellington students are off to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California this week where experts work on NASA missions. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Once in a lifetime': Kiwi students off to work with top space scientistsThe trio will study for three months at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHeritage NZ ‘deeply disappointed’ by stripped protection for Gordon Wilson FlatsThe decision to delist the building has reignited the city's heritage debate.17 Jun 03:48 AM
New ZealandResearchers warn of Pike River mine disaster potential repeat amid WorkSafe shake-upA health and safety expert believes the minister is being 'dogmatic' in changing WorkSafe.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm very flattered': Mexted on King's Birthday HonourMurray Mexted was honoured as an Officer of the NZ Order of Merit.03 Jun 12:02 AM
Lifestyle'Like a cartoon': Author's $65k book prize win nearly derailed by travel chaosDamien Wilkins nearly missed the awards after his flight out of Wellington was cancelled.18 May 02:04 AM
New ZealandConstruction timeline of LT McGuinness building Ngā Mokopuna in WellingtonStarting in July 2021 to December 2024, see how the builder worked on this Kelburn site of Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington. Video / Te Herenga WakaWatch16 May 05:00 PM
Property$10m-plus supreme Master Builders' commercial prize to LT McGuinnessConstruction business erected one of NZ's most complex buildings at the university campus.16 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentOckham Book Awards: All the winners from local literature's biggest night Wellington author takes fiction's richest prize for a second time.14 May 09:30 AM
New Zealand'I'm just trying to live my life': Disabled students fight mistreatment on public transportThe students described multiple incidents that make it hard for them to travel to class.18 Apr 07:00 PM
