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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.

AUT students backed to grow businesses

Eight AUT students have received nearly $60,000 in joint AUT and King’s Trust seed funding to help grow their businesses while studying

In healthcare, “sorry” may not be enough

When it comes to medical mistakes, are apologies what patients need most? AUT research surveyed more than 1200 participants to find out.

KiwiSaver changes penalise some earners

For many NZers, “getting ahead” has quietly become “just getting through”. Which makes the latest change to KiwiSaver understandable but problematic.

“Lungwashing” stubs out tobacco harm

New AUT research exposes the steps a major tobacco company takes to look like it cares about the health of people and the planet.

Market volatility can work for savers

Volatility is our friend when investing. It doesn’t feel good while we are experiencing it – but falling markets can sometimes help long-term investors.

Recognising excellence

Business School celebrates the 2025 Top Scholar Awards and Beta Gamma Sigma inductees.

What’s the point of performance reviews?

Perhaps the most meaningful metric businesses can adopt is one that measures the effectiveness of performance metrics themselves.

Can NZ support more foreign students?

NZ’s push to expand international education appears an easy win for economic growth – but the numbers on paper don’t make for prudent policy. Here’s why.