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News and views from Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland

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Professor Nic Smith

26 February 2026

Alumnus and former Dean of Engineering, Professor Nic Smith, is returning to the University of Auckland as its new vice-chancellor.

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Science and technology

  • AI is leaving a significant footprint on the planet. Photo: Ella Don.

    25 February 2026

    Our digital lives are powered by energy-hungry infrastructure running around the clock.

  • Image of Dr Ofa Dewes

    24 February 2026

    Tautai fa’atonutonu folau 'Take the lead, set the course' is the Maurice Wilkins Centre's Pacific Strategy launching 27 February to strengthen Pacific leadership, participation and excellence across biomedical research, while deepening partnerships with Pacific communities.

  • Plants growing in test tubes

    22 February 2026

    Commentary: The genetic engineering of 3000 sheep in NZ in the 1990s didn’t end well. The ‘biopharming’ of plants, however, has a lot more potential says Lauren Baal.

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The Challenge

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