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Snapping their way to success
Fashion photographers in New Zealand are competing for limited opportunities in an increasingly congested market. Sonia Sly speaks to emerging photographers Luke Foley-Martin and James O'Neill about… Audio
"Warzone" described at University of PNG
The University of Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby has been likened to a warzone a day after unrest flared that saw police open fire on protesting students. Audio
Possible deaths in PNG student campus shooting
There are conflicting reports of deaths at the University of Papua New Guinea after police stopped a group of students from rallying outside Parliament. Audio
Foreign student numbers fall
Visa figures show schools and private tertiary institutions are bearing the brunt of a 17-hundred-student drop in overseas enrolments. Audio
Education New Zealand says foreign student numbers have fallen
Visa figures show foreign student numbers have fallen in the first quarter of this year after a bumper year in 2015. Audio
NetSafe, Trade Me warn of photo scam
NetSafe has received several complaints about a scam involving people taking photos of hands and feet, with Trade Me identifying one suspicious listing.
Reports of hands and feet photo scam growing
Netsafe has received around a dozen complaints about an online scam that cons people into taking photos of their hands and feet for an art project, in exchange for money they never see. Audio
Auckland unsafe, councillor tells police
A prominent Auckland councillor is demanding police do more in downtown Auckland to make it safer for students.
Student 'squashed like a pancake' by balcony
A student crushed by the falling balcony in Dunedin on Friday says he was squashed like a pancake and his body is now full of metal.
Police tried to clear balconies - O'Connor
Students blocked police officers trying to clear balconies at a Dunedin concert before one collapsed, the Police Association says. Audio
Otago Polytech head says too many people on balconiy
Police have decided not to run a criminal investigation into the impromptu courtyard concert in Dunedin, which left four people injured. Audio
Dunedin student speaks out about Six60 concert
A Dunedin student injured at the Six60 concert on Friday night has spoken out about her experience of the evening and the rugby team-mate still in hospital. Audio
Footage shows students not jumping on balcony when it collapsed
New high-tech video of the moment a balcony collapsed at a Dunedin student concert show has been released to RNZ. Audio
Uni makes overcrowded accommodation free
Victoria University has offered some students free accommodation after it told them they would have to share bunkrooms.
Hato Petera whanau renovate hostels for new school year.
Whanau, old students and members of the local community are helping to renovate the hostel buildings at Hato Petera College in Auckland. At the end of 2015 the North Shore school annnounced it was… Audio
Student loan debt reaches $14.8bn
Students are borrowing and repaying more than ever, and the total student loan debt has reached $14.8 billion.
Massey textiles and innovation
New Zealand has plenty of design talent and no shortage of innovative ideas, but what opportunities exist for our emerging designers, especially in the area of textiles? Sonia Sly headed to Massey… Audio, Gallery
Party leaves university hall 'like a war zone'
A party at Victoria University's Katharine Jermyn Hall has resulted in 'thousands of dollars' of damage and 26 people being moved out of their rooms. Audio
Stars Return Home
They've come from as far as London and Las Vegas. International and local stars are returning home. They're back to celebrate their high school's 40th anniversary in style with a fund-raising arts… Audio, Gallery
Why New Zealand needs more C students, good all-rounders
Derek McCormack is the Vice-Chancellor of AUT, the Auckland University of Technology. He says students and universities need to be focusing not just on academic results but also on graduates having a… Audio