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Auckland professor’s tax research up for top international award

17 March 2025

A tax revolution is underway as countries put domestic laws ahead of global treaties, says Professor Craig Elliffe, whose research on the topic is up for a prestigious award.
Animals would be a lot better off if the police did their job properly

10 March 2025

Analysis: We can’t keep relying on the beneficence of the SPCA to correct the under-enforcement of animal welfare problems, says Marcelo Rodriguez Ferrere.
Why the Government’s stalking bill could make matters worse

7 March 2025

Opinion: The Government got a few things right in its new stalking bill, but in some ways it will actually weaken protections for victims, writes Carrie Leonetti.
Award-winning law teacher follows in family footsteps

3 March 2025

Drawing on her family’s heritage as educators has helped Dr Suliana Mone inspire the next generation of legal minds.
Study reveals flaws in animal protection laws

26 February 2025

New Zealand’s animal welfare system is failing – and in urgent need of a dedicated police unit, researcher warns.
Protecting civilians in Afghanistan: a double-edged sword

12 February 2025

Conflict expert Dr Thomas Gregory has written the first book to show how civilian protection can be weaponised to enable and excuse the harm inflicted on civilians in wars.
How NZ could take stand against Pacific countries being used as political footballs

7 February 2025

Opinion: Our connections to the Pacific and traditionally independent approach to international politics puts us in a prime position to play an important leadership role, says Guy Fiti Sinclair.
Can artists really take back their music like Swift?

5 February 2025

Taylor Swift’s re-recordings rocked the music industry - can other artists reclaim their music too? A journal article explores the options.
New Zealand’s big tech dilemma

4 February 2025

Analysis: As the ‘digital oligarchy’ grows in power, NZ will struggle to regulate its global reach and influence, writes Alexandra Andhov.
Families of New Zealand refugees in limbo as system stalls

30 January 2025

Around 6000 family members hoping to join refugees already accepted into New Zealand have been waiting years for their cases to be processed, according to a new report.
Say it with a picture: simplifying legal contracts

29 January 2025

Analysis: Visual contracts can simplify complex legal documents, making public procurement more transparent, inclusive and efficient, writes Marta Andhov.
Companies Act reform – will the changes go far enough?

29 January 2025

Beyond modernising existing rules, Companies Act reforms should consider the role and purpose of corporations in society, say Lynn Buckley and Peter Underwood.

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