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AUT announces unapologetic brand refresh
10 Oct, 2025
A dynamic new brand campaign marking the start of the next great chapter for AUT is officially released to Aotearoa and the world on Friday 10 October 2025
Barriers for women in construction in NZ
Architecture and built environment
09 Oct, 2025
Women in Aotearoa’s construction industry can face significant challenges, from subtle biases to outright discrimination, an AUT study finds. 
Showcasing Māori research in Te Reo
Te Ara Poutama: Māori and indigenous development
09 Oct, 2025
The Ngā Hua a Tāne-te-Wānanga held during AUT’s Research Week – Te Wiki Rangahau showcased Māori Research in te reo Māori.
AI chatbots no substitute for therapy
Health sciences
08 Oct, 2025
An AUT senior lecturer says New Zealanders could be at risk from unregulated AI chatbots being promoted for therapy.
AUT celebrates 25 years of partnerships
07 Oct, 2025
AUT marked 25 years with its first Partnerships Dinner, Together for 25 – Poipoia, uniting 180 partners from Aotearoa and beyond.
Graduate wins top culinary competition
Hospitality, tourism and events
02 Oct, 2025
A recent AUT culinary arts graduate has won the prestigious 2025 Nestlé Golden Chef of the Year.
AUT experts on new earthquake rules
Engineering, computer and mathematical sciences
02 Oct, 2025
Engineering experts from AUT have their say about the NZ Government’s new earthquake-prone building system. 
Nosebuds bring relief – and big sales
02 Oct, 2025
The company behind a new device giving hayfever sufferers relief has become AUT’s most successful hardware spinout to date in terms of sales.
AUT celebrates Tuvalu Language Week 2025
02 Oct, 2025
Vaiaso o te Gana Tuvalu is being celebrated across Aotearoa this week.
Should protests near homes be illegal?
Law
01 Oct, 2025
The NZ Parliament’s Justice Select Committee is currently considering the right to protest near someone’s home and the inconvenience it may cause.