Health news

How to beat obesity? Leave GST in place

Despite calls to ditch GST from fruit and veg, there are more targeted options that can be used to help struggling families afford healthier foods.

AUT Research Highlights Heroic Surfers

AUT research has found surfers are one of our beaches most effective lifesavers, saving 1,274 people last year alone.

AUT academic stars in new Three TV show

Dr Elizabeth du Preez is an on-screen mentor for psychotherapist Amanda Cox in Three’s new ‘Couples Therapy NZ’ show, based on the US version.

Celebrating AUT’s Nurses

On the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth, it’s time to reflect on the part AUT and our nurses play in Aotearoa.

Single concussion linked to violence

New AUT research shows even a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) like concussion significantly increases the risk of criminal behaviour.

AUT stroke team wins PM’s Science Prize

The National Institute for Stroke and Applied Neurosciences (NISAN) team has won the 2022 Prime Minister’s Science Prize - the first ever received by AUT.

Helping hand for cyclone-hit communities

Mel McAulay, Programme Leader and Senior Lecturer in Paramedicine, lent a helping hand after Cyclone Gabrielle wreaked havoc across the North Island.

HRC career development awards

Seven AUT research projects have received funding in the Health Research Council’s (HRC) annual Career Development Awards.

Lesley Ferkins honoured by SMAANZ

Professor Lesley Ferkins has been named the Sport Management Association of Australia and New Zealand (SMAANZ) Distinguished Service Award winner.

AUT expert awarded Liley Medal

Professor Valery Feigin has been recognised for his role as lead author of the most comprehensive study of the world’s stroke burden and its risk factors.