New ZealandMIQ changes right but they could have been bolder, expert saysThe MIQ changes are sensible but an expert believes they could have been relaxed further.28 Oct 03:40 AM
New Zealand'Hurt and confused': Couple's shock as visa blockedIt follows the announcement of a one-off resident visa for up to 165,000 migrants.23 Oct 07:59 PM
New ZealandExperts react to traffic light system for opening up with vaccinesIt's possible for Auckland, and other regions, to reach the 90% target by Christmas.22 Oct 06:04 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 ZealandAuckland rally: Covid-19 spread likely among protesters self-selecting to be unvaccinated, experts sayEpidemiologist Michael Baker says Auckland protest was "absurd" and "insulting" to others.16 Oct 08:09 PM
New ZealandSouth Island can stay Covid-free if borders imposed - health expertsOptions could include allowing crossings for fully vaccinated people only.10 Oct 06:58 PM
New Zealand'The whole country's paying the price for this loose border' - public health expertIt's "crazy" not to protect South Island, and risk needlessly high for north too - expert.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandExpert warns Northland Covid case puts NZ at 'pivot point of Delta'Expert urges people to behave as if they were still in alert level four.08 Oct 06:44 AM
New ZealandExperts warn Kiwis to be ready for encounter with Covid before XmasEpidemiologists warns all Kiwis to be prepared to encounter the virus.06 Oct 08:22 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion | Treaty-based universities flog a dead horseOPINION: Hemopereki Simon challenges universities to go beyond token Treaty signalling.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 80% of Covid cases and hospitalisations among unvaccinated'Your chances of ending up in hospital with Delta if you're unvaccinated are greater.'30 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Losing $15m per annum': Otago Uni launches voluntary redundancy schemeUni to contain spending in the face of losing international students and rising costs.28 Sep 05:10 AM
New ZealandTouch rugby, icecream and sunbathing ... Aucklanders urged to 'do the right thing' after level 3 breachesOutdoor mask mandate might be needed if case numbers rise, public health expert says.25 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We know there are gaps': Abortion providers to report patient info to Ministry of HealthNew reporting regulations for abortion providers aimed at improving services.24 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnother Dunedin student pub shuts its doorsThe loss of Starters Bar will be a heavy blow to the Dunedin music scene.13 Sep 02:28 AM
New ZealandLevel 1 could be just two weeks awayLevel 1 will look much different however, with masks and mandatory record keeping.08 Sep 07:01 PM
New ZealandWrong gender: Students denied rentals for being maleProperty owner tells students the rental was available only to 'six studious females'.05 Sep 06:12 PM
New ZealandNZ's Delta outbreak turns deadly – Auckland woman dies in hospitalThe woman had a number of underlying health conditions, the Ministry of Health says.04 Sep 05:43 PM
New Zealand'It's going to happen again': Terror expert's stark warning for New Zealand"Lone wolf" terror attacks are especially hard to prevent, Dr John Battersby says.04 Sep 12:45 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 ZealandDunedin stadium clinic opens for student Covid jabsMass vaccination clinic designed to deliver up to 6000 doses in two days.29 Aug 06:49 PM
New ZealandOtago students invited to walk-in vaccination clinic at stadiumHealth provider Te Kaika aims to vaccinate 6000 students in two days.26 Aug 07:11 PM
New ZealandVaccination centre needed for students, OUSA saysSouthern District Health Board has no plans to open a walk-in centre on campus.24 Aug 06:46 PM
New ZealandFour-day wait: Slow Covid test results affecting some Aucklanders and those at GP clinicsWastewater testing could also be used to rule out infection in the South Island: Expert.24 Aug 12:38 AM
New ZealandTwo people sought in Covid outbreak source investigationOfficials trying to reach two people as source investigation at Crowne Plaza continues.23 Aug 02:16 AM
New ZealandFive changes NZ can make to fight Delta outbreakNZ should consider pausing international flights while it tackles outbreak, experts say.21 Aug 11:48 PM
New Zealand'I am sure we will beat this': Why Michael Baker is optimistic about Delta outbreak"We should see it peak very soon, actually - just this week."21 Aug 09:49 PM
New ZealandCall for NZ to be split into four zones to manage alert levelsDifferent Covid alert levels could then be applied to each of the four zones.19 Aug 12:30 AM
New ZealandWe still don't know how long Covid has been in the community: ExpertsIt is possible that Covid has been in the community for up to two weeks.18 Aug 11:46 PM
New Zealand'Rushed to liquor store': Students run for essentials before lockdownA rash of alcohol purchases at some university hostels as lockdown was announced.18 Aug 09:10 PM
New Zealand'Very disappointing': Otago Uni graduation ceremonies cancelledAll degrees would now be conferred and diplomas awarded in absentia.18 Aug 08:21 PM
KahuJudith Collins and 'wokeness': The racist aftermath of the Aotearoa debateJudith Collins has been described as both dog whistling and standing up to wokeness.12 Aug 08:11 PM
