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The University Clocktower

9 October 2025

The University remains No 1 in Aotearoa New Zealand and is ranked 156th globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.

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  • Fake dictionary, with definition of Measles highlighted in pink

    9 October 2025

    Opinion: With vaccine levels for measles dropping below what we need for her immunity, Heather Battles looks back on the devastating pre-vaccine history of measles in NZ.

  • 9 October 2025

    Young people in New Zealand have started to think about their entire lives as a health project, a new book by a University of Auckland anthropologist has revealed.

  • 6 October 2025

    Smart devices that utilise artificial intelligence have enormous potential to treat heart disease and, with strategic investment, NZ could be at the forefront.

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