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More prisons aren’t the answer

More prisons aren’t the answer

More than half of those given remand will not receive a prison sentence once their case is heard. This shows they don’t present a risk to safety.

How birth order shapes vaccine uptake

How birth order shapes vaccine uptake

Babies with older siblings face higher infection risks, but mothers are less likely to be vaccinated in later pregnancies.

It’s Samoa Language Week

It’s Samoa Language Week

This week Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa is being celebrated around Aotearoa.

How birth order shapes vaccine uptake

How birth order shapes vaccine uptake

Babies with older siblings face higher infection risks, but mothers are less likely to be vaccinated in later pregnancies.

Accounting pathways in focus

Accounting pathways in focus

AUT welcomed prospective students, whānau and industry representatives for the 2026 Counting on Success event.

What happens when AI giants go public?

What happens when AI giants go public?

AI giants are edging closer to becoming publicly-traded companies, a move that raises questions about money, risk and who ends up holding it.

More prisons aren’t the answer

More prisons aren’t the answer

More than half of those given remand will not receive a prison sentence once their case is heard. This shows they don’t present a risk to safety.

Is it time for compulsory voting in NZ?

Is it time for compulsory voting in NZ?

Research shows compulsory voting can help overcome low voter turnout, but NZ would need to weigh the costs and benefits before implementing it here.

Q&A: Advertising Matters

Q&A: Advertising Matters

Why do some ads stick while others flop? AUT lecturer Dan Fastnedge answers big questions on creativity, bad ads, boycotts and culture in Aotearoa.

Boost for AUT immunology research

Boost for AUT immunology research

Improved health outcomes for Māori and Pacific people will result from a major boost to AUT’s immunology research expertise.

Q&A: Teeth Matters

Q&A: Teeth Matters

If you’ve ever wondered why it’s so expensive to go to the dentist Chanae Ihimaera, Senior Lecturer in Oral Health is here to answer your dental questions.

How to get a second dental opinion

How to get a second dental opinion

If the dental bill has ever made you gulp, you’re far from alone - so what questions should you ask to make sure you're getting the correct treatment?

AUT shaping our AI future

AUT shaping our AI future

AUT’s Dr Geri Harris has played a central role in shaping New Zealand’s most influential AI discussion document.

Experts discuss AI & data sovereignty

Experts talk AI & data sovereignty

Unlocking the value of AI without compromising trust or sovereignty was at the heart of the recent AUT Technology in Society Event.

Animating extinct megafauna

Animating extinct megafauna

AUT’s Dr Jason Kennedy is creating scientifically credible images of extinct Sri Lankan megafauna using 3D animation.

Helping whānau get back on their feet

Helping whānau get back on their feet

Partnering with Lifewise, AUT is hosting Auckland leaders to help address homelessness.

It’s Samoa Language Week

It’s Samoa Language Week

This week Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa is being celebrated around Aotearoa.

AUT’s support for Auckland FC

AUT’s support for Auckland FC

AUT is not only Auckland FC’s exclusive university partner; its alumni are thriving in professional roles at the successful young club.