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AI-assisted news common in NZ

New research from the Journalism, Media and Democracy Research Centre shows that AI-assisted news is more common than most New Zealanders realise.

Clarity needed: Treaty ‘fourth article’

History professor and Treaty expert Paul Moon has called on the Waitangi Tribunal to clarify its position on the so-called “Fourth Article” of the Treaty.

NZ needs stronger hate-crime law

Lesbian and bisexual women in NZ face substantially higher risks of crime by strangers, showing the need to change public health and policy settings.

2026 NZ sustainability survey launches

AUT is calling on those people who have sustainability as part or all of their role to take part in this year’s survey on NZ’s sustainability profession.

NZ needs stronger hate-crime law

Lesbian and bisexual women in NZ face substantially higher risks of crime by strangers, showing the need to change public health and policy settings.

Through the mill: Tokoroa’s tough year

Sawmill closures and job losses in Tokoroa were seen by many as just the latest blow to a dying forestry company town. But it hasn’t always been this way.

NZ’s $2.5bn shoddy building bill

Nearly 10% of the NZ building sector's value is lost to systemic quality failure. Here's how to fix our 'build now, fix later' culture.

AI-assisted news common in NZ

New research from the Journalism, Media and Democracy Research Centre shows that AI-assisted news is more common than most New Zealanders realise.

AUT students star in love letter to NZ

Singer-songwriter Marlon Williams was singing Pōkarekare Ana with students from Tītahi ki Tua (the Māori Students Association) providing the backup vocals.

Pacific Islands Families Study turns 25

AUT has celebrated the research work of Professor Tautolo on AUT's Pacific Islands Families Study as it turns 25

Nobel Sustainability Award

AUT’s Professor Erica Hinckson co-director of recipient organisation

New brain lab ‘a beacon for hope’

Last week marked a new era for brain research at AUT with the opening of the updated Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience laboratory on North Campus.

What does the latest cyber hack teach us

The recent Manage My Health hack has made cybersecurity top of mind. AP Kenneth Johnson tells us what we can learn from the latest hack.

AUT’s big, bright career conversations

Which careers will disappear because of AI? How will young people’s future careers evolve and help us to sort fact from fiction?

Eel symposium goes swimmingly at AUT

A recent two-day gathering of eel (tuna) enthusiasts at AUT attracted dozens of local and international experts.

Iti Kōpara enters its second year

The unique programme is helping build confidence, capability and aspiration well before students make the transition to university.

Te Warena Taua appointed to Whakaruruhau

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Te Warena Taua MNZM as Te Pou Herenga - Community Member to our Whakaruruhau of Te Ranga Tukutuku.

AUT welcomes you to BGO 2026

Experience the celebratory atmosphere of Big Gay Out and showcase your allyship for all rainbow communities.