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What’s stopping competition in New Zealand?

21 May 2026

What happens when markets stop delivering, and how can they be rebalanced? Experts are examining the forces shaping competition and market outcomes.
An economy of mana: what public sector cuts really cost

21 May 2026

Proposed public sector job cuts show the need for an economy of mana, where public capability, skills and community wellbeing are treated as long-term value, not short-term costs, says researcher Xiaoliang Niu.
New funding to launch TPA-2 from lab to orbit

15 May 2026

The Kiwi Space Activator pilot will help New Zealand space technology reach orbit by backing the University of Auckland’s TPA‑2 satellite, a shared mission carrying multiple locally developed technologies.
Carrying generations forward: Pacific grad’s journey to success

15 May 2026

Now preparing for admission to the bar, Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws graduate Noelani Ah Chong owes success to her family, faith and community.
Top Pacific graduate shaped by service, culture and community

8 May 2026

Days after completing her Law and Commerce conjoint degree, Serina McCarthy was inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, recognised in the top five percent of students in accredited business programmes globally.
Abigail McClutchie: Living her best Mahi Rangatira life

7 May 2026

Told at 15 to lower her ambitions, Abigail McClutchie went on to become a teacher and a doctor, crossing the stage with a PhD shaped by Māori values, leadership and community.
Counting women in: Meet the graduate backing women in business

7 May 2026

Candice Tait raised more than $2 billion for start-ups around the world. Now she’s supporting female founders through her own business.
NZ's system for dealing with business distress is too blunt.

7 May 2026

Analysis: Rising liquidations should worry us not just because firms are failing, but because we’re letting too much talent and innovation potential disappear with them says Rod McNaughton.
OpenAI's evolution examined amid Musk lawsuit

6 May 2026

OpenAI’s original purpose has been ‘hollowed out', researchers argue.
Investor retreat signals housing market shift

6 May 2026

Analysis: ‘Mum and dad investors’ are pulling back. Michael Rehm considers what that might mean for NZ’s housing market.
Building AI that really understands human speech

5 May 2026

University of Auckland alumnus Alexei Dunayev is helping shape the future of voice-based artificial intelligence, making technology more accessible, natural and useful.
Auckland City Deal now needs to walk the talk

2 May 2026

Analysis: Auckland’s landmark deal is big on promise but light on detail – and will be judged by what happens next.

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