Culture and society news

NZ chefs shine in Lyon

New Zealand is this month competing in two of the world's top culinary competitions in Lyon, France - the Bocuse d'Or and the International Catering Cup.

‘I wanted to learn first-hand'

Language revitalisation expert Dr Richard Henne-Ochoa, of Indiana University’s American Indian Studies Research Institute, on visiting Te Ipukarea

Positive impact in education recognised

Bachelor of Arts in Education student Emeline Latu was recently awarded The Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Award for Education and Teaching.

2022 JMAD Research Report is now live

JMAD’s annual Media Ownership Report examines the new public media entity, competition and platforms paying a fair price for news.

Auckland wins WIPCE 2025

Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland has been selected to host WIPCE 2025 – the World Indigenous Peoples’ Conference on Education.

50 years of journalism at AUT

From steno pads and shorthand to AI in newsrooms

Award-winning AUT architecture student

AUT Master of Architecture (Professional) graduate Matangireia Yates Francis has won the prestigious Te Kāhui Whaihanga Resene Student Design Award.

What makes a treasure, a treasure?

Art and law expert Rod Thomas tells The Detail why New Zealand should keep a list of protected artworks to strengthen the country's cultural heritage.

AD22 showcases student work

The outstanding work of this year’s graduating art & design students can now be viewed online. 

Student success at Lexus Design Awards

AUT Bachelor of Design student Mark Rous achieves second place at the prestigious Lexus Design Awards.