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Radio essential for social connections

Recent research by Dr Amber Hammill for her PhD at AUT’s School of Communication Studies, reaffirms the importance of radio as a crucial public utility.

Podcasts offer deep audience connection

The New Zealand Podcasting Summit, being held at AUT’s city campus on Saturday 13 May, showcases the breadth of podcasts being made in New Zealand.

NZ homeowners must plant more natives

To help protect Aotearoa’s plants and animals, AUT lecturer Dr Megan Burfoot wants Kiwis to plant more natives in their gardens.

AI re-shapes advertising in NZ

Generative AI will have more impact on advertising creativity in New Zealand, according to new research from AUT's School of Communication Studies.

Autumn Graduation

More than 2,600 graduands took the stage across six Autumn graduation ceremonies at Spark Arena.

Peter Harwood's love for the people

Kua hinga te tōtara o Te Waonui a Tāne. There are few that could match late Emeritus Professor Peter Harwood in stature and mana.

Trust in the news slips further

The latest Trust in News report shows New Zealanders' trust in news has slipped further, while news avoidance increased compared to other countries.

A new tourism and hospitality accord

There is hope that working conditions in tourism and hospitality are set to improve, thanks in part to research by AUT.

Nurturing Māori and Pacific academics

A pōwhiri and celebration event was recently held for appointees to AUT's Eke Tangaroa programme for Māori and Pacific early career academics.

Helping hand for cyclone-hit communities

Mel McAulay, Programme Leader and Senior Lecturer in Paramedicine, lent a helping hand after Cyclone Gabrielle wreaked havoc across the North Island.