Culture and society news

Keeping warm at home 

NZ homes can be cold and damp. Here are four tips to help keep your place warm this winter. 

Celebrate Samoa Language Week 2025

AUT celebrates Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa - Samoa Language Week 2025.

Panel discussion: Auckland’s volcanoes 

A panel discussion on 29 May at Auckland University of Technology (AUT) will explore the volcanoes and lava caves of Tāmaki Makaurau. 

Why we need a national languages policy

A national languages policy would ensure that all citizens are able to participate fully and equitably in society.

The complex realities of managed retreat

With large parts of NZ recently pummelled by Cyclone Tam and heavy rain, it’s important to remember that natural hazards have long shaped our cities.

Kiwi kids once led the world in reading

In some areas, the 1953 syllabus seems more progressive than the current curriculum.

Celebrate Rotuma Language Week 2025

Four AUT students share their pride in their Rotuman heritage as part of Rotuma Language Week 2025.

Challenges covering climate emergency

The challenges faced by journalists covering the climate emergency will be at the heart of a public symposium at AUT next month.

NZ Podcasting Summit 2025

Be part of a record-setting attempt at this year’s NZ Podcasting Summit, presented by AUT’s School of Communication Studies and Verbal Highs.

Trust in News report 2025

The latest JMAD Trust in News in Aotearoa New Zealand report is out, showing approximately 60% of Kiwis uncomfortable with news produced by AI.