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Ocean absorbs record heat, fuelling extreme weather

12 January 2026

More heat accumulated in the ocean in 2025 than in any year since modern measurements began, says climate scientist Dr Kevin Trenberth.
New institute signals a shift in how New Zealand approaches advanced technology

7 January 2026

Governance of the country’s latest public research organisation includes alumni of the University of Auckland’s Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
Helen Danesh-Meyer leads New Year Honours, becoming a dame

31 December 2025

University of Auckland staff and alumni have been acknowledged in the King’s 2026 New Year Honours list, led by Professor Helen Danesh-Meyer.
Recycling project to help transform NZ coasts

18 December 2025

Recycled shell waste from the mussel industry could soon be used to help restore New Zealand’s coasts.
New Zealand AI research platform proposal successful in first stage

18 December 2025

University of Auckland researchers are leading a proposal to establsh a nationwide research platform to develop next generation AI applications.
Young designer’s clever solution nets award

17 December 2025

Ideas for tackling ‘forever chemicals’ in central Auckland soil have blossomed into an award-winning design feat for University of Auckland graduand Marissa Porteous.
'Tis the season of giving – even for toddlers

15 December 2025

New study shows doing good is emotionally rewarding from a very young age.
Scientists devising new ways to blast cancer

15 December 2025

Developing a way to nuke cancer cells without harming healthy cells is the focus of University of Auckland Associate Professor Paul Harris.
Outstanding University of Auckland scholars each awarded $1.1m to advance their research

12 December 2025

Funding from the Royal Society Te Apārangi will boost three researchers to be fostered and retained in the science, innovation and technology ecosystem to benefit Aotearoa New Zealand.
Century-old voices reveal evolution of New Zealand accent

10 December 2025

Archival recordings of Aucklanders born around 1900 are giving linguists a fresh perspective on the evolution of the New Zealand accent.
Creating a brain booster for older people

8 December 2025

A new plant-based nutrient that could boost older people’s brain health is being brewed in the lab of University of Auckland Professor Siew-Young Quek.
Scentian Bio is reimagining smell as a health and food sensor

8 December 2025

Turning the science of smell into a tool for health and food resilience wasn’t a plan, it was a possibility. One that Jonathan Good couldn’t ignore.

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