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AUT Professor calls for NZ health reform

AUT Professor of Public Health Dr Grant Schofield has launched a petition seeking reforms of the New Zealand health system.

Reducing high screen time for NZ kids

New recommendations released to help Kiwi kids avoid impacts of high rates of screen use at home and in classroom.

New research: reversing Type 2 diabetes

Associate Professor Dr Caryn Zinn is leading a three-year project looking into non-pharmaceutical ways to reverse Type 2 Diabetes and says it's possible.

Small weights strong impact

Moving with small weights increases your strength as effectively as lifting large loads, AUT professor John Cronin explains wearable resistance.

Top play – it's all in the eyes

AUT research at the U21 Hockey World Cup taking place in India aims to improve player decision-making and provide more goal opportunities.

Post-grad realises sports medicine dream

An AUT degree has enabled Dr Ameya Kagali to realise his dream of working with athletes, serving as chief medical officer to the Indian Paralympics team.

AUT experts solves All Blacks red card

AUT sport scientists pivotal in red card dismissal for All Black.

Feeling the Tokyo Heat

Top Kiwi athletes training for the Olympics under AUT’s Professor Andrew Kilding and other sport scientists.

Analysis of Kiwis’ physical activity

A series of global report cards on physical activity shows New Zealanders increased their level of physical activity by six percent between 2015 and 2019.

School sport on TV takes a toll

A deal to televise and live stream more secondary school sports has attracted significant debate.