Business and economics news

How birth order shapes vaccine uptake

Babies with older siblings face higher infection risks, but mothers are less likely to be vaccinated in later pregnancies.

Accounting pathways in focus

AUT welcomed prospective students, whānau and industry representatives for the 2026 Counting on Success event.

What happens when AI giants go public?

AI giants are edging closer to becoming publicly-traded companies, a move that raises questions about money, risk and who ends up holding it.

Climate risk is changing investing. How?

As climate risk grows, investors are looking more closely at returns delivered by funds with strong “environmental, social and governance” (ESG) ratings.

How the pay gap hurts women’s bodies

While many aspects of New Zealand’s enduring gender pay gap have been discussed, its physical impact on workers has been largely overlooked – until now.

Did fees-free help widen access to uni?

New research shows fees-free did little to widen tertiary access and underscores the many barriers that can impact students well before enrolment.

Q&A: Māori Business Matters

How do Māori enterprises contribute to Aotearoa’s economy? Join AUT Ahorangi Professor Emerita Ella Henry to find out why Māori Business Matters.

How should NZ boost its fuel security?

Right now, New Zealand’s energy strategy is a gamble on global stability. But there are steps that could – and should – be taken, writes Olga Dodd.

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.