Communications Team

Māori speech emotion recognition technology in development

30 July 2025

A pioneering system is being created to identify emotions in te reo Māori speech.

Smile for the camera: when smart technology tips into surveillance

30 July 2025

What does 'drier' really mean in 'green' homes?

30 July 2025

Researchers say green-rating systems could improve clarity and effectiveness by explicitly defining ‘drier’ and using two measures of humidity.

Pacific film director shares powerful Parkinson’s message

29 July 2025

Inaugural Parkinson’s Pacific Awareness Day hopes to build momentum to break down stigma and honour resilience of Pacific families living with the disease.

Greer Twiss ONZM: an arts icon

29 July 2025

The arts community mourns the loss of preeminent New Zealand sculptor Greer Twiss, who passed away on 17 July 2025, aged 88.

Te Rau Hiringa awards recognise contribution of professional staff

28 July 2025

The 2025 Te Rau Hiringa awards go to research support staff at Liggins Institute and Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa – Centre for Pacific and Global Health, a University Research Centre.

Raising the Bar serves up fresh thinking in Auckland pubs

28 July 2025

Raising the Bar returns on Tuesday 26 August with 20 talks across 10 Auckland bars. Register now to save your spot.

Biting nails, tapping fingers, and twirling hair

28 July 2025

ADHD diagnosis still relies on checklists. Researchers want to change that, and brain scans of people fidgeting could be the key.

Celebrate first Vanuatu Bislama Language Week

25 July 2025

As Vanuatu celebrates historic victory in its global climate justice campaign, Aotearoa New Zealand proudly launches its inaugural Vanuatu Bislama Language Week, 27 July - 2 August.

Innovation is on the rise but can Auckland build on it?

25 July 2025

Opinion: Auckland’s State of the City report shows that Auckland’s innovation infrastructure needs attention, writes CIE director Dasel Keane.

Can AI predict who will get dementia?

25 July 2025

A new AI tool to predict dementia is being developed by a team of experts from the University of Auckland and Singapore.

Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa applauds international ruling on climate change

24 July 2025

Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa (Centre for Pacific and Global Health) welcomes international ruling countries can be held legally accountable for greenhouse gas emissions.