Auckland University
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.
New Year Honours - Sir Richard Faull
The human brain is fascinating - and perplexing - and with an aging population more of us are likely to develop life changing conditions like Huntington's, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Motor Neuron… Video, Audio
$157,000 to study cannabinoids' effect on brain cancer
A team of researchers has been given a $157,000 grant to study whether cannabinoids can help treat brain cancer.
Auckland University's Taniwha aims to defend World Title
Auckland University's human-powered racing submarine, the Taniwha, has started defending its World Title in the UK overnight. We get the latest from the team's manager, Auckland University's Iain… Audio
Mega telescope to map the stars
It could be one of the most ambitious astronomy projects, and it's underway, with the help of a team of New Zealanders. The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST), is being built in northern Chile… Audio, Gallery
NZ companies at risk of being digital casualties
Daniel Vidal is an Adjunct Associate Professor with the University of Auckland Graduate School of Management.He is appealing to New Zealand companies to include their best IT brains on their executive… Audio
Students call for end to campus racism
A group of Māori and Pacific Island students is calling on universities to do more to break down barriers of discrimination. Video
Cathy Berberian - Stripsody
Callum Blackmore in drag does Cathy Berberian's performance piece based on sounds and quotes taken from comic strips. Audio
John Cage - Suite for Toy Piano
Liam Wooding, cross-legged on the floor, performs at a bright red toy piano. Audio
Lyell Cresswell - Das Lied von dem Fisch
Soprano Jennifer Maybee and pianist Kent Isomura perform Lyell Cresswell's cycle of songs on various fishy topics. The first and title song is about a constipated goldfish. Video, Audio
John Coulter - Green
John Coulter performs on an electronic wind instrument of his own invention, made out of a branch of manuka. Video, Audio
David Grahame Taylor - Obłoki nad Ferrarą, from Podróż
Soprano Jennifer Maybee performs David Grahame Taylor's song, whose title translates as "Clouds over Ferrara" from his song cycle "Journey", with a string quartet: Stella Kim, April Ju (vlns)… Video, Audio
Iannis Xenakis - Paille in the Wind
Cellist Edith Salzmann and pianist Kent Isomura perform "Paille in the Wind" by Xenakis. Audio
Bob Dylan - Masters of War
Michael Murray performs Dylan's classic song from "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan. Audio
University spins out over meetings
If the prospect of yet another meeting puts you in a spin - you may want to avoid Auckland University, where they are cycling as they chat.
No Free Man: To No One Deny Justice - Dr Erin Griffey
A new photographic exhibition is opening next week, to mark the 800th anniversary of the signing of Magna Carta. It's a series of portraits aimed at promoting public discourse around the criminal… Audio
Research indicates babies can cooperate from 9mo.
Solving the worlds biggest issues could soon be made easier - an Auckland study is finding you can train someone to co-operate. Audio