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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.

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.

Q&A: Insurance Matters

AUT Law Lecturer Christopher Whitehead explains the essentials of home insurance: what it covers, why it matters, and whether you really need it.

Podcasts filling current affairs gap

The latest JMAD Media Ownership Report shows that political podcasts are increasingly filling the current affairs gap in New Zealand's legacy news media.

Why do men hog the bbq?

Even as other forms of cooking are (unfairly) treated as “womens’ work”, cooking meat on an open flame is largely framed as an activity for men.

Award-winning student journalism

International success for AUT journalism student recognises the real-world impact of revitalising language.

Cassette tapes are making a comeback

For a supposedly obsolete music format, audio cassette sales seem to be set on fast forward at the moment.

AUT winners of 2025 Lexus Design Award

Rat control and greywater management systems created by AUT students won top awards at the 2025 Lexus Design Award.