Feature Article

2 September 2025
Professor Dawn Freshwater welcomes the report of the Universities Advisory Group, the government’s response, and the draft Tertiary Education Strategy.
Sustainable impact
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1 September 2025
Second language learning should be a central part of the New Zealand Curriculum, according to a new report.
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1 September 2025
A new approach to orthotics and bone scaffolds could mean devices that fit your body, lifestyle, and healing needs - designed down to the smallest detail.
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1 September 2025
What are the University of Auckland’s research strengths? A process is now under way to define and clarify our key areas of research excellence.
Arts and culture
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18 August 2025
Analysis: We often say we have no choice but to drive, but as it turns out, that’s often not true. Urban form enables walking but it doesn't guarantee people will, as I-Ting Chuang explains.
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16 August 2025
Celebrating Tonga Language Week (17-23 August), Law academic Dr Suliana Mone talks about her presentation at the University of Oxford, where she honoured her ancestors by speaking lea faka-Tonga, the Tongan language.
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14 August 2025
Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland lends voice to Pacific Climate Change Roundtable underway in Apia, Samoa.
Business and economy
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20 August 2025
Concerns about the continued use of farrowing crates in commercial pig farming have been raised by a new review from the University of Auckland.
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19 August 2025
Initiatives like the Auckland Maths Challenge tap into the potential of young Māori and Pacific learners - transforming lives, uplifting families and wider communities.
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18 August 2025
Analysis: AI is peeling back the layers of ‘low-value’ work – NZ may be well placed to adapt, writes Kenny Ching.
Education and society
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1 September 2025
Chinese languages and culture have a long history in New Zealand and Chinese Language Week is an invitation to find out more by giving the language a go.
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1 September 2025
Second language learning should be a central part of the New Zealand Curriculum, according to a new report.
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31 August 2025
Opinion: In the 1980s and under growing pressure universities in Aotearoa shifted from a position of neutrality, towards one which denounced Apartheid in South Africa. Perhaps it is time for history to repeat itself, says Ritesh Shah, this time with Gaza.
Environment
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25 August 2025
Engineering PhD researcher Haukapuanui Vercoe highlights the critical role of marae in natural hazard response
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22 August 2025
New Zealand's southern right whales, or tohorā, are keen on a zone south of Australia in international waters.
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21 August 2025
Artificial intelligence is being examined for its potential benefits and environmental costs.
Health and medicine
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1 September 2025
Finding a drug that will help people recover from brain injuries is front of mind for University of Auckland senior research fellow Dr Justin Rustenhoven.
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29 August 2025
Older Pacific Island people receive significantly less funded community support services than European New Zealanders, a problem being investigated by University of Auckland senior lecturer in psychiatry Dr Etuini Ma’u.
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29 August 2025
Baby and toddler foods often feature misleading claims aimed at convincing parents the products are a healthy choice, new research shows.
Politics and law
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26 August 2025
Human rights, meant to protect, are ironically being used to block Māori authority, says law expert Andrew Erueti.
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20 August 2025
Analysis: New Zealand is trailing its allies over Palestinian statehood – but there’s still time to show leadership, writes Treasa Dunworth.
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17 August 2025
Analysis: Banning contactless and credit card surcharges won’t help – open banking reform is what’s needed.
Science and technology
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1 September 2025
Professor SallyAnn Harbison has seen huge advances in forensic science during her career, and continues working at the forefront of research helping link criminals with crime scenes.
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1 September 2025
A new approach to orthotics and bone scaffolds could mean devices that fit your body, lifestyle, and healing needs - designed down to the smallest detail.
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1 September 2025
It's not surprising what you'll find on the desk of the University's very own Lego Master, Andrew Battley.
University news
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2 September 2025
Professor Dawn Freshwater welcomes the report of the Universities Advisory Group, the government’s response, and the draft Tertiary Education Strategy.
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29 August 2025
The Emerging Researcher Network has selected the successful proposals for the network's inaugural seed funding round.
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28 August 2025
Professor Caroline Crowther from the Liggins Institute has been awarded the prestigious Gluckman Medal, the University of Auckland’s highest honour for health research excellence.
The Challenge
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24 June 2025
Psychology professor Ginny Braun on how she came to co-author the century’s third most-cited scientific paper.
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27 May 2025
Rocks collected by an expedition to Antarctica hold clues to an extinction event 183 million years ago.
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26 May 2025
In its first season new podcast Ingenious showcases research taking on society's most persistent challenges.