Unless you’re a doctor, donor or a serial killer, blood is something you’ve probably never given much thought about. However, for the thousands of recipients of blood donations each year, it is priceless.

So, what does this “backwards” (National leader Christopher Luxon), “brain drain” (ACT leader David Seymour), “balanced” (Finance Minister Grant Robertson) budget mean for us students? Are we a bit better off? Or still on the bones of our bums?

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In June last year, almost 90 per cent of schools and kura opted in to get free period products offered by the Government, but universities were left out.

For Massey students across the country, I’ve analysed exactly what the books you’ve read the most say about you.

At the start of this month, Brash was back on the Manawatū campus as part of the Free Speech Union’s (FSU) controversial nationwide tour.

Countries where abortion is illegal are yet to have their stories heard, as Kiwis in Auckland and Christchurch protest against the Roe v Wade abortion ruling in America.

In the orange traffic light level, face masks are mandatory inside any public facilities including university campuses and communal areas within a hall of residence; however there still seems to be some confusion around where masks are actually required.

Studying, Covid-19, and the outrageous cost of living. This is just a short list of hardships students across the country have to constantly juggle. An additional struggle that students juggle, but never should, is access to healthy food.

Town has reopened and, with this, the chapter on safety when out and about in our city needs to be revisited.

The new building comes as part of a ten-year, $160 million capital project and is expected to reach its completion by 2024.

Massey University's Creative Media Production (CMP) degree is set to be completely reworked. But, for students already enrolled in the degree these changes feel like another roadblock in their education.

The drugs known as ‘date rape drugs’ are often dangerous and mind-altering. Brands like Nightcap, StopTopps, Spikeys, and Undercover Colours make anti-drink spiking products like reusable or disposable cup covers and drink testers.

Otago and Victoria University have started taking initiative and running the same drug checking stations on campus, at certain times of the year, and many Massey students feel that their university needs to take the same step.

Addiction isn’t a straight line and trying to quit a daily habit is an extremely difficult task.

The trial-turned-TV show is what will leave Johnny a winner, being transparent has gotten our attention and restored his reputation. But we may need to take a step back from the illusion that this is all fiction.

It begins with the jitters and a constant daydreaming of far away places, and quickly progresses into bag packing and flight booking. So far, the only known cure is travelling abroad.

Currently completing the final year of her Fashion Design degree, Premila has already made a big leap into the world of global fashion. Her most recent success is having her exquisite, handmade yellow jacket featured on the cover of Vogue India.      

The Income Related Rent Subsidy (IRRS) is a government subsidy that caps tenants rent at 25% of their weekly household income, with the Government topping up the rest. While both Kāinga Ora residents and those within CHPs are eligible for the IRRS, Wellington City Council tenants do not receive this benefit and are required to pay 70% of market rent.