Auckland University
Calling Home: Owen Lindsay in Vienna
This week Owen Lindsay's calling home from Dublin, but his usual residence is in the Austrian capital of Vienna. He's the co-founder and director of Restless Ecstasy Theatre Company. Audio
White supremacy claims 'damaging to university'
Auckland University's Vice Chancellor maintains students' claims of a growing white supremacist movement are "utter nonsense" - but admits he doesn't know the extent of any extremism on campus.
Vice Chancellor backs action over discrimination at Auckland University
Auckland University's vice chancellor has agreed to tackle discrimination on campus, but he's standing by an earlier statement that a growing white supremacist movement is "utter nonsense".
Complaints about racism on campus backed
The Auckland University Students' Association is backing students who have complained about a growing white supremacy movement on campus.
University should 'combat white supremacist rhetoric': Student
A student says she and others are not happy with Auckland University's response to complaints of a growing white supremacy movement on campus, and has protested at a graduation ceremony.
Crows solve tricky problem by planning ahead, study finds
Auckland scientists have shown that New Caledonian crows - already known for their toolmaking abilities - also have impressive planning skills.
Climate change in the Pacific – what's really going on?
The effects of climate change on the lands of the Pacific are more complicated than tiny islands disappearing into the sea, says Auckland University professor Paul Kench. His team have discovered… Audio
Measles vaccination campaign urged as epidemic spreads
Doctors say they're starting to see nasty complications from the mumps epidemic in Auckland. Teenage boys and men in particular have been turning up at clinics with painfell swelling of the testicles… Audio
Sexism rife in world of science - professor
Sexism is rife in the world of science, and affects how, and with whom, academics collaborate, an Auckland University professor says. Audio
Record number of women enrol in engineering
Record numbers of women are enrolling in engineering degrees, with a focus on environmental issues and health care attracting more and more female students.
Language, music and battling the pain: Whai Te Wiata
Whai Te Wiata recently graduated at Auckland University with a BA majoring in linguistics and Maori studies. He chose linguistics believing if he could work out how languages are constructed he could… Audio
Sir Richard Faull's Obsession: When one brain just isn't enough
Brought up in a small rural town with no other connection to the fields of science or medicine Sir Richard Faull says it was growing up in a community minded family that ultimately led to him falling… Audio
TV facing the future
TVNZ's multimedia extravaganza What Next pondered New Zealand in 20 years' time. Over five consecutive nights, it aimed to spark debate about the big issues facing us all and prompt politicians locked… Audio
Warren Brookbanks - NZ's Centre for Non-Adversarial Justice
Warren Brookbanks was a Professor of Law at Auckland University, where he taught from 1983 to 2016. He is co-author of New Zealand's leading criminal law textbook Principles of Criminal Law (4th ed)… Audio
Rise in HIV data 'incredibly disappointing' say experts
HIV experts say a recent rise in recorded cases is incredibly disappointing especially when the disease could easily be stopped in New Zealand. 2016 saw the highest number of people diagnosed with HIV… Audio
Record number of people diagnosed with HIV, new data shows.
More people were diagnosed with HIV last year than in any year since records began in 1985. Peter Saxton from Auckland University's Gay Men's Sexual Health Research Group, says these figures are a… Audio
NZ immunologist likens anti-vaccination movement to terrorism
Dr John Fraser, the Dean of Auckland University's Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, has likened the anti-vaccination movement to terrorism. Audio
Auckland University Professor supports compulsory voting
Associate Professor in Politics and International Relations, Jennifer Curtin, says she supports compulsory voting as it get parties to focus more on policies. Audio
Govt should ban sugary-drinks in schools - Dental Assoc
The goal to have all New Zealand schools sugary-drinks free by the end of last year has failed. Dr Rob Beaglehole, the spokesman for the Dental Association, wants the government to show leadership and… Audio
Auckland Uni staff to strike over pay scales
More than 1000 staff at Auckland University will strike for half a day next week, following a pay dispute with their employer.