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Siouxsie Wiles: Menstrual cups are a great invention. But how safe are they?

Siouxsie Wiles: Menstrual cups are a great invention. But how safe are they?

They're a game-changer in terms of reducing waste, but only a handful of contradictory studies have been done on their safety.

May 06 26May 06, 2026

Article at The Spinoff

Siouxsie Wiles: Why this giant worm should be crowned New Zealand’s best bug

Siouxsie Wiles: Why this giant worm should be crowned New Zealand’s best bug

It's more than a metre long and can expel glowing yellow ooze from its anus. Doesn't that sound like Bug of the Year material to you?

Feb 08 26February 08, 2026

Article at The Spinoff

Siouxsie Wiles crowdfunds to cover costs for legal battle – and suffers another round of abuse

Siouxsie Wiles crowdfunds to cover costs for legal battle – and suffers another round of abuse

The scientist says she took a more than $400,000 financial hit for taking the University of Auckland to court for not doing enough to protect her.

Nov 04 25November 04, 2025

Article at Stuff

Siouxsie Wiles: Why I’m crowdfunding despite winning my legal battle

Siouxsie Wiles: Why I’m crowdfunding despite winning my legal battle

'Between the ERA and the Employment Court, my husband and I have spent over $632,000.'

Oct 31 25October 31, 2025

Article at The Spinoff

The future is STEAM: Preparing our kids for jobs that don’t yet exist

The future is STEAM: Preparing our kids for jobs that don’t yet exist

If we can’t predict what the workforce will look like, how do we prepare rangatahi for it? Siouxsie Wiles discusses

May 28 25May 28, 2025

Article at Stuff

Dr Siouxsie Wiles’ Covid curse: ‘Abuse changed my world’

Dr Siouxsie Wiles’ Covid curse: ‘Abuse changed my world’

Pandemic fallout turned her into a hermit, but her future’s looking brighter.

May 16 25May 16, 2025

Article at NZ Herald

Siouxsie Wiles case reveals gap in digital health and safety law – Sasha Borissenko

Siouxsie Wiles case reveals gap in digital health and safety law – Sasha Borissenko

THREE KEY FACTS Sasha Borissenko is a freelance journalist who has reported extensively on the legal industry. OPINION While the Trumpian side of the internet remains unregulated, deranged, and dangerous, last Monday’s Employment between associate…

Jul 14 24July 14, 2024

Article at NZ Herald

Siouxsie Wiles: Auckland University ordered to pay $20,000 in Employment Court decision

Siouxsie Wiles: Auckland University ordered to pay $20,000 in Employment Court decision

She also received numerous threats of murder and rape via email and social media. Wiles told the Herald she felt “absolutely vindicated” by the decision. “It’s a real win on the principles of what this case was being fought on so I feel very…

Jul 08 24July 08, 2024

Article at NZ Herald

Siouxsie Wiles case: University of Auckland vice-chancellor Dawn Freshwater reveals being followed home, daily abusive emails

Siouxsie Wiles case: University of Auckland vice-chancellor Dawn Freshwater reveals being followed home, daily abusive emails

University of Auckland vice-chancellor Dawn Freshwater says abuse against staff is unfortunately “not uncommon” and she has dealt with this first-hand when she was followed home from work. “Not a day goes by where I do not get some form of abuse in…

Nov 15 23November 15, 2023

Article at NZ Herald

Siouxsie Wiles case: University of Auckland opens its defence, says it did not try to silence scientist

Siouxsie Wiles case: University of Auckland opens its defence, says it did not try to silence scientist

The University of Auckland says it never tried to silence high-profile scientist and Covid-19 commentator Siouxsie Wiles and did everything in its power to protect her from harassment. Its lawyers also said the university was not impinging on…

Nov 15 23November 15, 2023

Article at NZ Herald

Podcast weekly wrap: Refereeing woes, Siouxsie Wiles in court and innovations in travel

Podcast weekly wrap: Refereeing woes, Siouxsie Wiles in court and innovations in travel

Referee Wayne Barnes faced enormous criticism off the back of the Rugby World Cup film. Photo / Photosport Officiating crisis Referees for major sporting events are starting to rely on instant replays as a crutch. They’re becoming afraid of the…

Nov 10 23November 10, 2023

Article at NZ Herald

Siouxsie Wiles case: Security removes man from courtroom after he approached scientist’s legal team

Siouxsie Wiles case: Security removes man from courtroom after he approached scientist’s legal team

Security staff at the Employment Court removed a man from a courtroom this morning after he attempted to speak to scientist Dr Siouxsie Wiles’ legal team. The man entered the courtroom in Auckland during a break in proceedings around 11.30am. He…

Nov 09 23November 09, 2023

Article at NZ Herald

Dr Siouxsie Wiles case: University of Auckland managers grew uncomfortable with scientist’s celebrity status, court hears

Dr Siouxsie Wiles case: University of Auckland managers grew uncomfortable with scientist’s celebrity status, court hears

Some University of Auckland managers were uncomfortable with Dr Siouxsie Wiles’ “celebrity” status during the pandemic and gave her the nickname “Brand Siouxsie”, a court has heard. After becoming one of the most prominent voices during the Covid-19…

Nov 08 23November 08, 2023

Article at NZ Herald

Siouxsie Wiles v University of Auckland: Why all businesses should watch this case closely - The Front Page

Siouxsie Wiles v University of Auckland: Why all businesses should watch this case closely - The Front Page

The Employment Court case between microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles and the University of Auckland could have wide-reaching ramifications. NZ Herald legal columnist and host of the Chewing the Facts podcast Sasha Borissenko tells The Front Page that the…

Nov 07 23November 07, 2023

Article at NZ Herald

Dr Siouxsie Wiles case: University of Auckland raises concerns about media coverage after incident on campus

Dr Siouxsie Wiles case: University of Auckland raises concerns about media coverage after incident on campus

The University of Auckland has voiced concerns that media coverage of a court case could “re-trigger” abuse against Dr Siouxsie Wiles after an incident at its campus this morning. The university’s lawyers said in court today a person came onto the…

Nov 07 23November 07, 2023

Article at NZ Herald

Siouxsie Wiles v University of Auckland: ‘Victim blaming’ HR staff told scientist to stop making public comments on Covid-19

Siouxsie Wiles v University of Auckland: ‘Victim blaming’ HR staff told scientist to stop making public comments on Covid-19

High-profile scientist Siouxsie Wiles left a courtroom in tears this afternoon after recounting a threat made against her on Christmas Eve. Wiles was giving evidence about her struggle to get her employer, the University of Auckland, to protect her…

Nov 05 23November 05, 2023

Article at NZ Herald

Sasha Borissenko: What’s at stake as Covid expert Siouxsie Wiles takes on Auckland University in the Employment Court this week

Sasha Borissenko: What’s at stake as Covid expert Siouxsie Wiles takes on Auckland University in the Employment Court this week

Covid-19 expert Dr Siouxsie Wiles is taking on the University of Auckland in the Employment Court this week. The three-week hearing follows complaints to the Employment Relations Authority, claiming the university employer failed to respond

Nov 05 23November 05, 2023

Article at NZ Herald

Ms. Information movie review: Siouxsie Wiles, lockdown, and a whole lot of hate

Ms. Information movie review: Siouxsie Wiles, lockdown, and a whole lot of hate

OPINION Reviewers Greg Bruce and Zanna Gillespie watch Ms. Information, the documentary about microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles. SHE SAW I’d like to think things are better now. Watching Ms. Information, a documentary profile of , you’re reminded of what…

Oct 30 23October 30, 2023

Article at NZ Herald

The price paid for standing up against vaccine misinformation

The price paid for standing up against vaccine misinformation

Dr Siouxsie Wiles MNZM is an award-winning microbiologist and science communicator at the University of Auckland. OPINION: Peter Hotez is probably one of the most important scientists you’ve never heard of. He’s a professor at Baylor College of…

Jul 16 23July 16, 2023

Article at Stuff

Could this be a game-changer for treating endometriosis?

Could this be a game-changer for treating endometriosis?

Dr Siouxsie Wiles MNZM is an award-winning microbiologist and science communicator at the University of Auckland. OPINION: My ears always prick up when I hear about a new study that shows bacteria or viruses might be doing something new or…

Jul 02 23July 02, 2023

Article at Stuff

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