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Legal legends: How two intellectual giants continue to shape NZ
Sir Geoffrey Palmer told the Herald he deplores the way in which legislation is now made.

‘Dared to journey’ - two Wellington architects win NZIA top honour
'Radical sustainability of exploring bi-cultural collaboration' cited in win.

Cancer Society funds boost ovarian cancer detection research
The researchers aim to create early detection tests, improving survival rates.

Man takes case against hotel after Coke flavour isn’t available
Taiming Zhang wanted a Jack Daniels with Coke No Sugar but the hotel only had Coke Zero.

Luxon's 'I'm wealthy, I'm sorted' leading Quote of the Year votes
The PM's one-liner received the most nominations for the award.

'Queer House': NZ's most rainbow-friendly neighbourhood revealed
Last year's Census was the first time Kiwis were asked about their sexual orientation.

Out and proud uni students on life in the rainbow-friendly capital
Rainbow-identifying students Josh and Zia speak about their experiences coming out while studying in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell

Justice Joe Williams celebrates marae's revival at Victoria University
Te Tumu Herenga Waka marae reopens at Victoria Uni after three years, with new building Ngā Mokopuna

Universities face high demand for degrees in artificial intelligence
There has been an increase in student interest from fields outside computer science.

Digital cheats prompt return to traditional testing methods
Universities revert to pen and paper for end-of-year exams.

Expressions of interest close for 'prime' Karori site after development falls through
The former university campus was supposed to be turning into a retirement village.

Police probe after Kiwi professor dies while snorkelling in Indonesia
Indonesian media reported that Liu died after “becoming exhausted” from swimming.

Why Americans are not buying more EVs
Financial Times: Tariffs on Chinese imports could reduce competition and increase costs.

Ryman Healthcare selling controversial former university campus after profit plummets
The Ministry of Education transferred the land to the university for just $10 in 2014.

Victoria University offers new scholarship for public servants made redundant
The university says it is aiming to give people the chance to transform their careers.

University campuses increasingly polarised, experts say
Concerns about free speech were not limited to Victoria University.

Poet and novelist Sir Vincent O'Sullivan dies at 86
The poet and emeritus professor died on Sunday in Dunedin.

Free speech v hate speech: University postpones debate after student backlash
Event pushed back after fears it could be a platform for hate speech.

Wellington's controversial heritage flats could be bowled for student accommodation
The eyesore building has sat empty since 2012 and could finally get a new lease on life.

What extent will the courts read in Treaty obligations, an expert asks
The Government's move may be shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted.

US diplomat abandons speech - what she would have said
Protests inside and outside the building derail US Aukus official's speech.