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
New ZealandUni lecturer under investigation for alleged assault, relationship with studentFormal complaint by student raised number of allegations against lecturer.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree men arrested after alleged kidnapping at university hostelThe alleged offenders are due to appear in court next Wednesday.28 Apr 09:08 PM
New ZealandWatch: 1km lost - incredible video shows famous NZ glacier's retreatFootage of the Franz Josef Glacier retreating has been released by authorities.27 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We are scared': Almost 3000 people respond to Wellington sexual violence surveyA third of respondents say they experience sexual violence or harassment every weekend.21 Apr 09:38 PM
New ZealandUni threatens to cancel graduation over $154 feeThe university said the incident was a mistake, and has apologised to the student.20 Apr 06:00 AM
KahuNgātiwai Trust Board appoints new CEOHūhana Lyndon has been appointed CEO of the Ngātiwai Trust Board.14 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessYoung jeweller started at 8, now the PM wears her earringsMentors helped jeweller Twilight Edwards make earrings now worn by the Prime Minister.06 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the movement pushing Covid-19 anti-vax theoriesOfficials fear the protesters could undermine a national immunisation campaign.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Not just designated spaces but everywhere': Wellington's Rainbow community call for queer pride year-round"We were forced into the shadows many years ago, and we're not going anywhere."26 Mar 04:00 PM
EducationWarnings of 'harrowing' situations in student hostelsThe Education and Workforce Select Committee is looking into students' pastoral care.17 Mar 09:28 PM
New ZealandVic Uni gets resource consent for controversial sign featuring 'Wellington'University pushes ahead with brand refresh, which opponents call a name change by stealth.09 Mar 02:16 AM
New ZealandStudents 'incredibly disappointed', orientation scrapped"We really wanted to give new students that first-year experience."28 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Dark hole in the soul': The Covid generation's final-year school kids"Bad things might happen, and you just have to take it and go with it."27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington universities' O-week celebrations postponedThousands of university students are 'gutted' at the loss of O-week events.14 Feb 06:40 PM
