News Roundup: Dr. Wiles v University of Auckland 9/11/23

This lawsuit is expected to have broad implications for the tertiary education sector and beyond. While there are a lot of discussions in the research and education community in regards to poor treatment by employers, it is unusual for employers to be taken to court and have to defend themselves in public. Given the significance, we will be doing periodic news roundups. The case is expected to take 3 weeks.

• Siouxsie Wiles will have her day in court - The Spinoff 6/11
• Covid-19 commentator Siouxsie Wiles received 'tsunami of abuse', court hears - Stuff 6/11
• Covid expert leaves court in tears after recounting threat - Otago Daily Times 6/11
• Siouxsie Wiles v University of Auckland: ‘Victim blaming’ HR staff told scientist to stop making public comments on Covid-19 - NZ Herald 6/11
• Siouxsie Wiles leaves court in tears in recounting vile abuse - NewstalkZB 6/11
• Siouxsie Wiles takes University of Auckland to Employment Court in wake of Covid-19 lockdown-era threats - RNZ 7/11
• The Front Page: Siouxsie Wiles v University of Auckland - Why all businesses should watch this case closely - NZ Herald 7/11
• Siouxsie Wiles accuses Auckland University of failing to protect her from threats fueled by COVID-19 commentary - Newshub 7/11
• Threats against COVID scientist detailed in court hearing - University World News 7/11
• Dr Siouxsie Wiles case: University of Auckland raises concerns about media coverage after incident on campus - NZ Herald 7/11
• Siouxsie Wiles case: Uni attempts to block coverage - Otago Daily Times 7/11
• University of Auckland grew uncomfortable with Siouxsie Wiles' celebrity status, court hears - NewstalkZB 8/11
• Dr Siouxsie Wiles case: Microbiologist felt compelled to make public comment to stop excess Covid deaths - Stuff 8/11