University Of Auckland
Obese kids watch more TV, study finds
Overweight New Zealand children watch an average of two-and-a-half hours of television every day, according to a new study.
Nights' Culture - Hip Hop
University of Auckland ethnomusicologist Dr Kirsten Zemke looks at some key moments in hip hop this year; the long awaited return of A Tribe Called Quest, the continued prominence of Southern hip hop… Audio
Doubts over increase to Auckland law school roll
The University of Auckland has defied the wishes of many of its own staff and pushed ahead with plans to expand the intake of law school.
'The dream is to rule the world'
How two young Tongan women became the first Pacific academics at the University of Auckland's Business School. Audio
Taking part in the Tattoo
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is the famous display of military bands on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, that hundreds of thousands of people see come to see every year. In 2016 Charlotte… Audio
Ethical considerations in mathematics
Professor Steven Galbraith from the University of Auckland's Mathematics Department on ethical considerations in maths and the changes technology is bringing to some fields of mathematics. His… Audio
Paula Morris - Academy of NZ Literature
A newly launched academy for New Zealand literature has sparked a war of words between writers who're for and against it. Writer Paula Morris wants to support mid career authors by encouraging… Audio
Genetics and Neurological Disorders
Professor James Gusella and Professor Marcy MacDonald are genetic scientists from Harvard University who are working to find therapies to treat neurodevelopmental disorders, especially Autism Spectrum… Audio
Nancy November
Musicologist Dr Nancy November from the School of Music at the University of Auckland has been awarded a Marsden Fund grant to investigate the social role of chamber music in 1800s Vienna. The grant… Audio
Poem For The Queen - Dr Selina Tusitala Marsh
Pacific poet, Dr Selina Tusitala Marsh, has been commissioned to write a poem for the Queen. And she's off to Westminster Abbey soon, to recite it for Her Majesty at the Commonwealth Day Observance on… Audio
Fish Talk - Lucy van Oosterom
Lucy van Oosterom is from the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Auckland. And she's made a bit of a breakthrough for Lucy and marine scientists. She been listening to fish talk. Audio
Who does medical trials?
Medical trials depend on people being prepared to try new drugs or to take part in experimental procedures which may not help them now, but might help others in the future. There are many reason not… Audio
Elam marks 125 years of teaching New Zealand's artists
The Elam School of Fine Arts is marking 125 years of producing artists who've gone on to great things here and overseas, as well as unleashing its graduates of 2015. Audio, Gallery
Top science prize for myth-busting bone research team
The 2015 Prime Minister's Science Prize goes to osteoporosis researchers Ian Reid, Mark Bolland and Andrew Grey. Ian Reid also won the Rutherford Medal and Liley Medal Audio
Allan Badley: Concerto Auckland
Concerto Auckland' is a new concert series, run by Auckland University's Pettman National Junior Academy of Music. Allan Badley is Head of Music at Auckland University, and he tells David Morriss what… Audio
The impact of everyday racism
Wallace speaks to Auckland University's Dr David Mayeda, Zoe Henry and Tejay Rimoni about 'I, Too, Am Auckland' - a video concept that explores everyday racism at Auckland University. Audio
Packaged Foods - Cliona Ni Mhurchu
Packaged foods may be even less healthy than you thought. A new study has found that fewer than half of all packaged foods were healthy enough to actually carry a health claim. The researchers scored… Audio
Professor Robert Aitken: Canadian Flutist and Teacher
Visiting flutist and pedagogue at the giving recitals and master classes at the Auckland University School of Music. Audio
Jazz Footprints for 16 July 2014
Since sailing on his yacht to New Zealand from his homeland Germany in 2002, bassist Olivier Holland has made an impact on the local jazz scene, performing with many of the top musicians around the… Audio