AUT News

Time for an anti-corruption agency?

NZ is among the world’s least corrupt countries, but we’re slipping in the global rankings – and that suggests a trend that is troubling for many reasons.

AI in luxury hospitality

The luxury hospitality sector is being transformed by AI - to enhance guest experience, improve efficiency, and address labour shortages.

Cooperation vital to end dengue outbreak

A recent Cook Islands dengue death is a reminder that community cooperation is the most vital tool in transmission reduction, AUT expert says. 

Time for an anti-corruption agency?

NZ is among the world’s least corrupt countries, but we’re slipping in the global rankings – and that suggests a trend that is troubling for many reasons.

2026 NZ sustainability survey launches

AUT is calling on those people who have sustainability as part or all of their role to take part in this year’s survey on NZ’s sustainability profession.

NZ needs stronger hate-crime law

Lesbian and bisexual women in NZ face substantially higher risks of crime by strangers, showing the need to change public health and policy settings.

5 artists keeping te reo Māori alive

Music reflects societal views on politics, identity and power, revealing tensions and hopes that often stay hidden in formal settings.

AI in luxury hospitality

The luxury hospitality sector is being transformed by AI - to enhance guest experience, improve efficiency, and address labour shortages.

Explaining the ChCh terror appeal

The terrorist who pleaded guilty to murdering 51 people and attempting to murder 40 others is trying to appeal his conviction and sentence. Why? How?

Pacific Islands Families Study turns 25

AUT has celebrated the research work of Professor Tautolo on AUT's Pacific Islands Families Study as it turns 25

Nobel Sustainability Award

AUT’s Professor Erica Hinckson co-director of recipient organisation

New brain lab ‘a beacon for hope’

Last week marked a new era for brain research at AUT with the opening of the updated Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience laboratory on North Campus.

Cooperation vital to end dengue outbreak

A recent Cook Islands dengue death is a reminder that community cooperation is the most vital tool in transmission reduction, AUT expert says. 

What does the latest cyber hack teach us

The recent Manage My Health hack has made cybersecurity top of mind. AP Kenneth Johnson tells us what we can learn from the latest hack.

AUT’s big, bright career conversations

Which careers will disappear because of AI? How will young people’s future careers evolve and help us to sort fact from fiction?

PR Major gains international recognition

AUT’s undergraduate Public Relations major has received significant international recognition from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).

Iti Kōpara enters its second year

The unique programme is helping build confidence, capability and aspiration well before students make the transition to university.

Te Warena Taua appointed to Whakaruruhau

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Te Warena Taua MNZM as Te Pou Herenga - Community Member to our Whakaruruhau of Te Ranga Tukutuku.