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From Roblox hobbyists to Hollywood

12 May 2026

When Matt Hufton started building games on Roblox with friends as a teenager, it was simply a hobby. Today, the University of Auckland engineering alumnus is co-creating games played by millions worldwide, with one now headed for a movie adaptation.
Creative technologists: supporting ideas at Unleash Space

12 May 2026

From running workshops to mentoring student projects, creative technologists in Unleash Space help turn early ideas into real-world outcomes while building confidence and capability along the way.
Inventors’ simple device to save lives at sea

12 May 2026

A goal of ‘leaving things better’ is driving Ella Fasciana toward a new approach in maritime search and rescue.
Meet Loïc: founder turning factory floor know-how into the future of manufacturing

11 May 2026

Loïc Estier, co-founder of RossOps, 100K challenge winner and a member of the Newmarket Innovation Precinct, is transforming how factories capture and use frontline knowledge.
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.
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.
Cybersecurity and privacy in the age of AI agents

5 May 2026

As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in everyday tools, a new kind of risk is emerging.
Reading emotions from brain sensors: one step closer

4 May 2026

Computers that can detect and even respond to human emotions may seem like the stuff of science fiction. But the potential, especially in mental health care, is enormous.
Building pathways between two worlds

21 April 2026

Dan Walker’s journey from a disaffected teenager to a senior leader at Microsoft is shaped by culture, community and a commitment to opening doors for others. Now he is helping redefine what a career in technology can look like for Māori.
If entry-level jobs are disappearing, how do young people get started?

21 April 2026

Analysis: As AI reshapes work, the real crisis is the loss of entry-level pathways into employment, argues Rod McNaughton.
Tech founders back next generation of entrepreneurs

20 April 2026

A $30,000 gift from two former students will support innovation and entrepreneurship at the University of Auckland.
Inside the newsletter decoding cutting-edge tech

16 April 2026

University of Auckland student Charlotte Print has developed a fast-growing global newsletter, which decodes knowledge from patents into key insights, helping founders and investors make better decisions.

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