Most universities won't reopen until July
Universities won't reopen quickly even though Government says they can.
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School's in again (almost!): Principals welcome reopening at level 2
Schools and early learning centres will be open for all children at alert level 2.
Covid 19: What to do with universities?
Comment: Innovative fee-structures similar to gym memberships may reflect a new focus.
University asks contractors to work without pay
Guest lecturers will not be paid in the second semester and contracts are being reviewed.
Vic Uni delays charging students for unoccupied rooms
Public backlash over 'opportunistic' $150-a-week placeholder fee at halls of residence.
Halls of residence students asked to contact uni to work a way forward
Students have complained about paying for rooms they can't live in during lockdown.
News briefs: Restricted fire season for North, man hands himself into police
News from around Northland.
'School never safer for kids', say infectious disease experts
Children less susceptible to Covid-19 and lockdown limiting other viruses, say experts.
'I feel cheated': Auckland uni lockdown accommodation fees slammed
Victoria, Auckland and Otago universities are charging students fees to hold their rooms.
'Being strong-armed out of money': Uni tells students to pay fee for unoccupied rooms
The move has been described as "bizarre" by one MP.
Should bus passengers wear masks: AT and health officials at odds
New Zealand's health boss and Auckland Transport at odds over passenger masks.
University of Auckland ranked first in the world for sustainability
Beating 850 others, it was recognised for its marine sustainability and land protection.
Focus Live: Five new cases, Auckland woman dies of coronavirus
There are five new cases of Covid-19 today. There was a further death - a woman in her 70s from St Margaret's rest home in Te Atatu. Education Minister Chris Hipkins says that distance learning will continue 'for some time'.
'Take a breath New Zealand': it's time to support parents and teachers
An Auckland mum is on a mission to spread calm after return to school furore online.
Auckland University campuses to stay closed until end of July
Too difficult to open if alert levels continually change, university says.
Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern reveals $130m support package for tertiary students
The Government will spend more than $130 million on a student support package, which aims to assist financially embattled students dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic.
Student revolt forces university backdown
More than 3000 students signed a petition against the proposed block learning system.
University to start all papers from scratch, and study until Christmas
The plan has caused uproar among students.
Travel deadline extended to Friday as stranded students struggle to get home by lockdown
Students trying to rush home as part-time jobs disappear or flatmates desert them.
ChCh quake lessons can help prepare unis for coronavirus
ChCh quake's disruption may hold crucial lessons for universities preparing for Covid-19.
Coronavirus: Victoria University offers free study
Surplus expectations waived, giving the university a $15m breathing space.
Coronavirus: University of Auckland suspends teaching
Students would not be required to come into campus - but could if they wanted.
Coronavirus: University limits face-to-face teaching
Massey Uni students told to prepare to study from home for an "extended period".
University of Auckland postpones graduation ceremonies
University confirms they are not going ahead with the May graduation ceremonies.
John Moremon: History's pandemics lost on young
COMMENT: Youths don't understand cycles of economic growth and depression.
New data to reveal New Zealand's best high schools
Researchers claim to have found fairer way to measure rich and poor schools' performances.
Massey scientists fear jobs will be scrapped before 'innovation complex' opens
Massey scientists who advised on new complex fear they'll lose their jobs before it opens.
Coronavirus: 70 medical students ordered back to NZ
Call made to avoid students being trapped overseas if global travel conditions change.
Angry Massey scientist hits out at vice-chancellor over proposal to scrap science
Top scientist takes aim at Massey vice-chancellor on Twitter over controversial shake-up.
Bus strikes add to March Madness in Auckland this week
NZ Bus is warning of delays to some peak-hour bus services.
Bus strikes loom after quiet start to March Madness
Traffic was flowing freely into the central city this morning.
Auckland's March Madness traffic: Sight-seeing tour buses on standby
Tour buses on standby for March Madness transport.
Auckland's March madness traffic will be supercharged this year
March traffic will collide with "unprecedented" CBD roadworks in Auckland in 2020.
Massey shake-up: Top scientist tracking coronavirus could be axed
Prof Mick Roberts has been tracking the spread of coronavirus. His job may soon be gone.