New ZealandOmicron surges in the capital: 22% positivity rate; outbreak in university hallsAt least 17 Covid-19 cases have now been connected to the Parliament protests.28 Feb 02:32 AM
New ZealandTrevor Mallard trespassing protesters likely 'reasonable' - law professorUse of trespass law at Parliament softened after students arrested in peaceful protest.18 Feb 12:09 AM
New ZealandProtest groups issue statement after top cop's warningVehicle owners have ignored an offer to park for free at Sky Stadium.15 Feb 06:25 AM
New ZealandProtests close Victoria University of Wellington Pipitea campus, classes move onlineThe university has advised 1500 summer students to stay home.14 Feb 08:04 PM
New ZealandDancing in the streets: Raving protesters ignore police parking offerSky Stadium has been offered as a place to house Parliament protesters' vehicles.14 Feb 09:01 AM
New ZealandOne in 10 seriously sick with Covid experience long-term symptomsPhysios calling on the Government to put more resource into caring for people suffering.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFather contracts Covid. A year later he dies for three minutes in diving accidentHe caught Covid after a 30-second hug. A year later he nearly died in drowning accident.07 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleMeet the sisters aiming to bust into archaic bra industryPhD students researching ways to create custom-made garments for unique bodies.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Sorry' for the long-lasting impact- Vic Uni apologises to abuse victimsUniversity says it believes Body abused the students while teaching at the Music School.29 Jan 12:11 AM
New Zealand'Sorely missed': Wellington kayaker Jack Skellett mournedJack Skellett is being mourned by his former football club and university colleagues.22 Dec 01:28 AM
New Zealand'There's always a way': Students with lower grades urged to apply for universityUniversities say they're doing everything they can to help new students.14 Dec 05:40 PM
New ZealandVictoria students' association decision to auction unique art work 'sad'The work was painted specifically for the university in the '70s - now it's on the market.11 Dec 11:35 PM
New ZealandSeveral hundred affected when mandatory vaccine passports introduced at Victoria UniversityAbout 2 per cent of 22,000 students have indicated they do not intend to get the vaccine.09 Dec 01:25 AM
New ZealandWellington's Victoria University first to mandate vaccines for students in halls of residenceCovid-19 jabs will be mandatory in Victoria University's halls of residence from 2022.19 Oct 08:03 PM
New ZealandNZ-made Covid vaccine booster trial to begin next yearNZ scientists plan to trial a locally-made Covid-19 booster vaccine by the end of 2022.16 Oct 09:18 PM
New ZealandVictoria University staff accused of sexual assault or harassment by students 10 times in five yearsThe university also received two informal complaints regarding harassment or assault.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGraffiti attack on Victoria University building in weeks before suspicious fireThree minor explosions were heard before the fire broke out.10 Oct 09:38 PM
New ZealandFire at Chinese research centre in Wellington being treated as suspicious The fire broke out early today at the Contemporary Chinese Research Centre.30 Sep 09:54 PM
New ZealandUniversity lecturer found in breach of policy for failing to disclose relationship with studentInvestigation finds student's allegations of assault unsubstantiated.26 Sep 07:50 AM
New ZealandVice-Chancellor behind Victoria University's controversial name change retiresGrant Guilford has emailed staff and students to say he will be retiring in March.10 Sep 12:08 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand universities climb in world rankingsThe Times Higher Education rankings look at more than 1600 institutions.01 Sep 10:21 PM
New ZealandLack of fee waiver information disappoints students stuck in halls of residenceStudents feel frustrated they weren't told about their accommodation payments.01 Sep 09:41 PM
New ZealandWellington Covid-19 cases grow to 11Bloomfield says all of the new Wellington cases are known close contacts.24 Aug 01:08 AM
New ZealandMandatory recordkeeping poses questions of public trust, digital divideBy some estimates, 20 per cent of the adult population do not have a smartphone.23 Aug 10:41 PM
New ZealandStudents called out for lying about mental health to get work extensionsStudents faking mental health issues have been called out by those with legitimate needs.07 Aug 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNational's new tough on crime campaign uses bad data, attacks scheme Collins helped set upJudith Collins was Minister of Police in 2010 and Minister of Justice in 2014.30 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandLove and politics: Do Kiwi couples think more alike over time?If you've heard elderly couples bicker over politics, this study may help explain why. 15 Jul 02:30 AM
New ZealandClimate crisis: Many Kiwis misunderstand sea level riseFocusing on extreme and often unsound projections could lead to anxiety - researchers12 Jul 10:39 PM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: The Democratic and equity deficits in Three Waters reformsEquity problems in the Government proposals, Representation and governance concerns.11 Jul 03:33 AM
New Zealand'Pure hearsay': Chinese deny spies at universities claimEmbassy says accusations from lecturers are 'pure hearsay' and 'groundless'.28 Jun 06:05 PM
New ZealandLecturers: 'Chinese spies in NZ universities'People not enrolled in courses "turning up to lectures and gathering intelligence".27 Jun 06:39 PM
New ZealandVictoria University takes over management of two halls of residenceOne of them is Te Puni Village where an alleged kidnapping happened earlier this year.22 Jun 02:48 AM
New ZealandEarthquake swarm reveals NZ's hidden magma reservoirScientists think they've located the magma chamber within the supervolcano.22 Jun 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumRoyalsDame Cindy Kiro giving up her voice to be the Queen'sDame Cindy Kiro on growing up poor, the Treaty, and her new role as Governor General.25 May 05:00 PM
