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Sgt Haane: research brought to life

A 2023 doctoral thesis by Dr Donna Morrison (Te Arawa) has been transformed into the script for new movie Sgt. Haane, released ahead of ANZAC Day 2026.

Celebrate Rotuma Language Week

This week marks the first in a series of 12 language weeks celebrating the rich languages of the Pacific.

Community sentences vs prison?

Offenders are more likely to retain work and earn more if they stay in the community rather than go to prison, without increased risk of new reoffending.

FTA with India – were fears justified?

In an election year, we can expect political positioning over something as significant as this deal, given the broader context, writes Rahul Sen.

NZ law and birthright citizenship

The US Supreme Court will soon deliver its decision on birthright citizenship. In many countries – including NZ – it is an increasingly vexatious issue.

AI can be helpful in podcast production

New research shows AI can be useful in streamlining workflows and in specific production roles, but is an unreliable researcher when making podcasts.

AUT and the growth of NZSL interpreters

The training of interpreters bridged the Deaf community with wider society and increased the visibility of NZSL as a language deserving of recognition.

AUT students top maths modelling comp

Two teams of AUT students received the top award at the international SIMIODE Challenge Using Differential Equations Modelling (SCUDEM) competition.

AUT appoints four Professor Emeriti

AUT recognises four distinguished academics as Emeritus Professors for their leadership, research and long-standing service to the University.

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.