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US case shows key role of native rights

The recent White Earth wild rice case reflects growing awareness that indigenous knowledge and systems are vital in the work to offset climate challenges.

Government reports on NZ’s happiness

Thanks to AUT research, Statistics NZ now recognises that “happiness” is a key indicator of how COVID-19 is impacting our country.

Meet the 2021 X Challenge Finalists

Read about the eight finalists who will be battling to win $20,000 of cash and prizes in AUT's entrepreneurship competition.

Changing weather heightens stroke risk

New data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study shows that low ambient temperature is an increasing stroke risk factor around the world.

Supporting our students during lockdown

Find out how we’re supporting students - from financial support and wellbeing programmes to those who have innocently contracted COVID-19.

Could NZ have prevented terror attack?

Criminal law, mental health law and immigration law can all be used to detain people considered dangerous, writes Professor Kris Gledhill.

Users at the centre of new vaxx.nz site

A group of AUT alumni is behind the Vaxx.nz vaccine information site, helping people identify available vaccine slots close to them before booking them.

Pacific language videos: Tonga

Episode five of this year’s AUT Pacific Language Week video series has been released.

Choosing to avoid the terrorists' trap

The point of terrorism is provocation.If I hit you, you’ll hit back. If you hit back, I’ll be justified to hit again, writes David Hall.

Covid spurs call for “tax forgiveness”

Research shows a voluntary disclosure program for overseas income could help protect NZ’s pandemic-impacted businesses and promote honesty in tax matters.