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Big Oil could help the green transition

What if Big Oil championed – and profited from – the green transition? Here’s how it could work.

What if your home is deemed uninsurable?

As the risk from natural disasters grows, insurers must explore alternative models and innovate if New Zealand is to adapt to future change.

Power of words: Dua Lipa is a poet too

The significance and solace of poetry is closer than you think, writes Siobhan Harvey.

AUT students redesign St Paul Street

The semi-permanent street upgrade, opening late next month, was designed by postgraduate students in collaboration with Auckland Council.

AUT finalists at Best Awards 2024

This year’s Best Awards finalist list features 77 AUT student projects.

Unemployment looks to be getting worse

A model designed to give an early warning of a downturn in the economy is suggesting continued weakening in the labour market.

Justice Whata leads kōrero on He Poutama

AUT Law School welcomed Justice Christian Whata for a kōrero about He Poutama, a report that examines tikanga Māori and its place in our legal landscape.

Visual Arts RELAY at Te Uru Gallery

RELAY, a multi-disciplinary, durational exhibition at Te Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery, opens Saturday 17 August.

NZ can respond to ICJ ruling on Israel

In response to the ICJ ruling on Israeli occupation of Palestine, NZ can make practical moves that would show it is more than just a good global citizen.

Academic excellence shines at Law Awards

Academic excellence shone at this year’s AUT Law School Awards, an annual celebration of our students, their whānau, and our wide legal sector support.