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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.

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.

PR Major gains international recognition

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

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. 

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?

Q&A: Pop Culture Matters

Have you ever wondered why people are so obsessed with Marvel? Or why TV show endings are so bad?

Extremist views increasing in schools

Incidents of toxic masculinity and extremist views are increasing in our schools and in online spaces where youth hang out, says AUT's Dr Judy Bruce.

Iti Kōpara enters its second year

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

NZ’s $2.5bn shoddy building bill

Nearly 10% of the NZ building sector's value is lost to systemic quality failure. Here's how to fix our 'build now, fix later' culture.