Feature Article
16 October 2026
The 2026 Celebrating Research Awards reflect the spirit of determination, innovation and collective effort that defines the University’s research community.
Sustainable impact
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23 October 2026
Comment: New Zealand can, and should, build its own large language model (LLM) write Marta and Alexandra Andhov.
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23 October 2026
It's been 100 years since New Zealand assumed administrative responsibility for Tokelau in 1926, a relationship that has shaped generations of Tokelauans.
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22 October 2026
Scent-driven sales, faster MRI reporting and snoring solutions took the top three spots at the Velocity Challenge.
Arts and culture
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23 October 2026
It's been 100 years since New Zealand assumed administrative responsibility for Tokelau in 1926, a relationship that has shaped generations of Tokelauans.
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20 October 2026
The Rugby League World Cup has brought another wave of Pacific pride to the streets of Aotearoa says Dr Caleb Panapa Marsters.
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20 October 2026
Dr Jean M Uasike Allen recently claimed gold at the ITF Taekwon-Do World Cup in Spain. The achievement adds another accolade to a career already marked by excellence in research, teaching and Pacific scholarship.
Business and economy
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23 October 2026
Comment: New Zealand can, and should, build its own large language model (LLM) write Marta and Alexandra Andhov.
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22 October 2026
Scent-driven sales, faster MRI reporting and snoring solutions took the top three spots at the Velocity Challenge.
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21 October 2026
Claire Beach's doctoral research into tourism companies reveals setbacks and constant adaptation in a world where sustainability expectations never stand still.
Education and society
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22 October 2026
Obituary: Notable historian Emeritus Professor Russell Stone is remembered for his remarkable contribution to Auckland history and as a dedicated and generous teacher.
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19 October 2026
Comment: Community-led projects, local initiatives and alternative housing models are being built around the country but how can can we help these ideas gain traction, asks Tom Baker and Jack Barnett.
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16 October 2026
Comment: The public reaction to the Treaty Principles Bill shows that constitutional issues matter when people recognise them as such, says Stephen Winter.
Te ao Māori
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22 October 2026
Obituary: Notable historian Emeritus Professor Russell Stone is remembered for his remarkable contribution to Auckland history and as a dedicated and generous teacher.
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20 October 2026
Investment in key industries, support for communities and impactful business and research were in focus at the Māori Economy Symposium and Awards.
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20 October 2026
The Rugby League World Cup has brought another wave of Pacific pride to the streets of Aotearoa says Dr Caleb Panapa Marsters.
Health and medicine
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23 October 2026
Dr Caroline Walker's research is helping identify which babies born a few weeks early may need extra support and how early interventions can make a difference later in life.
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21 October 2026
Uncovering new insights into immunity, inflammation and disease has paved the way to Christopher Hall becoming a professor.
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19 October 2026
Comment: The intranasal needle-free influenza vaccine could be a game-changer if we made it available in NZ, particularly for children and their parents says Simone Watkins.
Politics and law
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23 October 2026
Comment: New Zealand can, and should, build its own large language model (LLM) write Marta and Alexandra Andhov.
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18 October 2026
Comment: Australia has had a car repair information scheme since 2022. It is working, and New Zealand should do the same, says Alex Sims.
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16 October 2026
Comment: The public reaction to the Treaty Principles Bill shows that constitutional issues matter when people recognise them as such, says Stephen Winter.
Science and technology
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22 October 2026
Scent-driven sales, faster MRI reporting and snoring solutions took the top three spots at the Velocity Challenge.
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21 October 2026
Associate Professor Krushil Watene, a philosopher at the University of Auckland, has been appointed a Fellow of the International Science Council (ISC), the leading global voice for science.
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16 October 2026
Dr Stevie Katavich-Barton’s masters research mapped New Zealand's dependence on thousands of satellites, exploring the implications for our data and national autonomy.
University news
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20 October 2026
The University's 2026 Repair Cafe has prevented 1,822kg of CO2e emissions by repairing broken things - the equivalent to growing about 30 tree seedlings for 10 years.
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19 October 2026
An Australasian survey finds that the University of Auckland is the first in New Zealand and equal third in Australasia for creating new start-ups and spinouts.
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16 October 2026
The 2026 Celebrating Research Awards reflect the spirit of determination, innovation and collective effort that defines the University’s research community.
The Challenge
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13 August 2026
Inside the quest for the next breakthrough drug to treat diseases of the brain.
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13 July 2026
Te Pūnaha Ātea-1, (TPA-1) a satellite home-grown in New Zealand launched in June last year. On its 515km high orbit it has been capturing fresh images of our planet.
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28 May 2026
The re-dedication of the Sir James Henare Research Centre recalls the layers of history and renews aspirations for the future.