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Students say they shouldn't be charged for laundry at halls of residence
Students are paying $2 to do a load of washing on top of 'extortionate' halls fees.
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Omicron surges in the capital: 22% positivity rate; outbreak in university halls
At least 17 Covid-19 cases have now been connected to the Parliament protests.
Trevor Mallard trespassing protesters likely 'reasonable' - law professor
Use of trespass law at Parliament softened after students arrested in peaceful protest.
Protest groups issue statement after top cop's warning
Vehicle owners have ignored an offer to park for free at Sky Stadium.
Protests close Victoria University of Wellington Pipitea campus, classes move online
The university has advised 1500 summer students to stay home.
Dancing in the streets: Raving protesters ignore police parking offer
Sky Stadium has been offered as a place to house Parliament protesters' vehicles.
One in 10 seriously sick with Covid experience long-term symptoms
Physios calling on the Government to put more resource into caring for people suffering.
Father contracts Covid. A year later he dies for three minutes in diving accident
He caught Covid after a 30-second hug. A year later he nearly died in drowning accident.
Meet the sisters aiming to bust into archaic bra industry
PhD students researching ways to create custom-made garments for unique bodies.
'Sorry' for the long-lasting impact- Vic Uni apologises to abuse victims
University says it believes Body abused the students while teaching at the Music School.
'Sorely missed': Wellington kayaker Jack Skellett mourned
Jack Skellett is being mourned by his former football club and university colleagues.
'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.
Victoria 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.
Several hundred affected when mandatory vaccine passports introduced at Victoria University
About 2 per cent of 22,000 students have indicated they do not intend to get the vaccine.
Wellington's Victoria University first to mandate vaccines for students in halls of residence
Covid-19 jabs will be mandatory in Victoria University's halls of residence from 2022.
NZ-made Covid vaccine booster trial to begin next year
NZ scientists plan to trial a locally-made Covid-19 booster vaccine by the end of 2022.
Victoria University staff accused of sexual assault or harassment by students 10 times in five years
The university also received two informal complaints regarding harassment or assault.
Graffiti attack on Victoria University building in weeks before suspicious fire
Three minor explosions were heard before the fire broke out.
Fire at Chinese research centre in Wellington being treated as suspicious
The fire broke out early today at the Contemporary Chinese Research Centre.
University lecturer found in breach of policy for failing to disclose relationship with student
Investigation finds student's allegations of assault unsubstantiated.
Vice-Chancellor behind Victoria University's controversial name change retires
Grant Guilford has emailed staff and students to say he will be retiring in March.
New Zealand universities climb in world rankings
The Times Higher Education rankings look at more than 1600 institutions.
Lack of fee waiver information disappoints students stuck in halls of residence
Students feel frustrated they weren't told about their accommodation payments.
Wellington Covid-19 cases grow to 11
Bloomfield says all of the new Wellington cases are known close contacts.
Mandatory recordkeeping poses questions of public trust, digital divide
By some estimates, 20 per cent of the adult population do not have a smartphone.
Students called out for lying about mental health to get work extensions
Students faking mental health issues have been called out by those with legitimate needs.
National's new tough on crime campaign uses bad data, attacks scheme Collins helped set up
Judith Collins was Minister of Police in 2010 and Minister of Justice in 2014.
Love 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.
Climate crisis: Many Kiwis misunderstand sea level rise
Focusing on extreme and often unsound projections could lead to anxiety - researchers
Political Roundup: The Democratic and equity deficits in Three Waters reforms
Equity problems in the Government proposals, Representation and governance concerns.