Law news

Listen to - and trust - the experts

I trust the Covid experts – including Rawiri, Collin and Siouxsie – because I broadly trust the systems and institutions in which they honed their crafts.

Khylee Quince NZ’s 1st Māori Dean of Law

Following an international search, AUT has appointed the country’s first Dean of Law who is Māori, Associate Professor Khylee Quince.

Uni students and online learning

A new, multi-university study examines how online learning impacts those who are, arguably, at the heart of the COVID-19 education crisis: our students.

A “culture pass” to help kids, economy

COVID has cancelled many arts and cultural activities for our young people. A government-funded, credit-loaded “pass” for this cohort could help.

US case shows key role of native rights

The recent White Earth wild rice case reflects growing awareness that indigenous knowledge and systems are vital in the work to offset climate challenges.

Could NZ have prevented terror attack?

Criminal law, mental health law and immigration law can all be used to detain people considered dangerous, writes Professor Kris Gledhill.

AUT climbs up the global rankings

AUT continues to climb up the global university rankings joining the University of Otago in second place in NZ and the top 250 universities in the world.

Hidden curriculum in universities

Universities should beware of the 'hidden curriculum' that disadvantages many students, writes interim Law Dean Khylee Quince.

Could Britain be sued for reopening?

Amid rising rates of illness and death, the UK has lifted its COVID restrictions. Can other countries take legal action? Kris Gledhill considers the issue.

Identity not just about DNA percentages

Identity involves the nuanced politics of race, the science of genetics, and the social practices of connection, writes interim Dean of Law, Khylee Quince.