Culture and society news

Shonda Rhimes: the queen of romance

Rebecca Trelease examines the art form behind some of the most beloved romance shows of our time, produced or directed by romance mastermind, Shona Rhimes.

Film documents AUT research

Wellbeing-Centred Cities shows how Aotearoa’s urban centres are acting to meet current complex crises in climate, biodiversity and human wellbeing.

AUT joins exclusive hospitality Alliance

AUT has been welcomed into an exclusive alliance with 25 other leading hospitality and culinary schools around the globe.

An outsider on the inside

Paul Moon explores photographer Ans Westra 'national photo album', which captures NZ's history over the past six decades.

Successful launch of WIPCE 2025

AUT hosted a launch event on May 9 for the World Indigenous Peoples’ Conference on Education (WIPCE) 2025.

Repurposing New Zealand CBDs

Jose Antonio Lara-Hernandez examines how NZ central business districts can forge a future where our cities are sustainable, vibrant and culturally rich.

New details on early AUKUS talks

Details released under the Official Information Act reveal NZ officials have been considering involvement in AUKUS from the outset.

Celebrating culture, cuisine and couture

AUT once again hosted the annual Manaaki Scholars Cultural Lunch and Couture, a cultural celebration of food, dress and performances.

Have Kiwis been misled about AUKUS?

NZ’s involvement in pillar two of AUKUS would be a big geopolitical shift and likely lead to the government facing questions about transparency.

NZ kids love arts, culture, recreation

A report by AUT’s Dr Rebecca Evans found 97% of 12-year-olds participate in some kind of extracurricular activity.