Omicron outbreak: 11 deaths, 8531 new cases, 635 hospitalisations
Of those in hospital, most are in the Auckland metro area.
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'Scared to leave my room': Second Auckland uni student allowed to keep studying after assault claim
It follows another man being allowed to continue studying despite admitting to rape.
University reviewing second sexual assault allegation after 'inadequate' response to previous case
'Legitimate questions have been raised.'
University staff face redundancies as fewer students enrol
Domestic university enrolments are down 10 per cent across the board.
Auckland's university students to return to on-campus learning
Students are being welcomed back to campus.
Uni 'deeply regrets' handling of student's sex attack allegations - vice chancellor
The University has apologised for its 'not adequate' response.
University rapist: He held a pillow over her head after she confronted him; he's been allowed to keep studying
The man has admitted on a recording that the assaults were "technically rape".
Are students safe? Sexual violence, bullying and harassment at top unis
Sexual harassment agencies have called for an independent body to be created.
$75k of taxpayer dollars for artwork promoting anti-vax messages
But artist says: 'A mass narrative must always be questioned and debated.'
Ten deaths, 18,514 new Covid cases, 939 people in hospital
This takes the death toll of publicly reported Covid-related deaths to 166.
Covid outbreak linked to Wellington school camp, Ministry confirms
The Ministry of Education was informed of Covid spread at a school camp late last month.
Theresa Gattung: Time for radical investment in women-led ventures
Women founders are not always exposed to the growing NZ investment ecosystem.
'Big problems on little shoulders': How Sir John Kirwan is tackling mental health through primary schools
The All Black legend wants mental health to be a school subject like reading or maths.
'Children and young people' dominating Omicron cases in South Auckland
Dr Matire Harwood is seeing a rapid rise in positive results in young people.
'You are not helping': Fact-checking Winston Peters on masks
'Any mask is better than no mask,' expert says after Peters goes maskless amid protesters.
How Tūhoe researcher overcame setbacks to lead NZ's biggest study of children
Sarah-Jane Paine is the new research director of Growing Up in New Zealand.
Possible link between paracetamol in pregnancy and childhood depression
Obesity, smoking, and stress are also factors.
Live: 1000 daily cases this week, NZ set for Phase 2 Omicron fight
Phase 2 will mean shorter isolation periods and more rapid antigen testing.
810 new cases: Big Omicron spike moves NZ closer to Phase 2
Positive cases jumped to 810 today - almost twice the previous day's total.
Racism stopping young Asians from seeking health care: study
Lovely Dizon has come across doctors who did not believe her.
New cancer research programme uses genomic profiling that can give patients a second chance
Cancer patients who have exhausted other treatment options can get another chance.
Auckland University to move lectures online for first semester as Omicron hits
Students will still be allowed on campus, Vice Chancellor says.
'I've never been afraid to speak my mind': Efeso Collins commits to AKL
Efeso Collins tells why he's decided to run with or without Labour's endorsement.
Study observes severe Covid-19 infections in children
New international research dispels myth that children are less affected by Covid-19.
'I pity them': Siouxsie Wiles' op-ed on abuse from 'everyday people'
The NZ'er of the Year is in an employment stoush with Auck Uni over a lack of protection.
Editorial: Academia must protect its assets
OPINION: Our editorial on vitriol and threats being directed at our experts.
Shaun Hendy, Siouxsie Wiles file complaints against university over 'unhinged' critics
Professors have been targeted with increasingly 'unhinged' vitriol, a report states.
I was there: Bedsheet banners, umbrella attacks and the right to love
The necessity of their cause gave them courage in 'visceral confrontation', activist says.
Lisa Carrington, Sophie Pascoe among new dames and knights
More than 180 New Zealanders recognised in New Year honours.
Watch: Up to 100 people isolating after close contact with Omicron case
Covid-19 expert fears UK musician could have picked up variant in MIQ.
Fears South Auckland could be hit hard in event of Omicron outbreak
Threat of transmission seen to be greater in overcrowded South Auckland homes.
Bad then, worse now: How Covid-19 will hurt retired women
Women are worse off than men in retirement, experts predict Covid will make things worse
'There's always a way': Students with lower grades urged to apply for university
Universities say they're doing everything they can to help new students.
University of Auckland to host mātauranga Māori symposium
It comes after a letter claimed mātauranga fell short of 'what we can define as science'.