UB Law School Takes Top Spot in Reuter's Ranking

Thomson Reuter's 'Super Lawyers' ranking of law graduates ranks UB Law School number 1.

News of the Weird

• Professional Training Required: The US Drug Enforcement Administration announced in August that it had contract work for up to 2,100 language specialists to transcribe wiretaps, with immediate needs in the Atlanta field office for 144 Spanish experts, along with 12 for Vietnamese, and nine each for Korean, Farsi, and “Ebonics.”

Canterbury quake: Some schools may reopen

Some schools around Christchurch could open before the end of the week as buildings pass safety checks following Saturday's massive earthquake.

Analysis: Recent California newspaper editorials

Sept. 5

Questions and Answers - 8 September 2010

Earthquake, Canterbury—Government Assistance; Tax System Changes and GST Increase—Effect on New Zealanders; Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill—Access Under Customary Title; South Canterbury Finance Bail-out—Cost to Taxpayers