Gordon Campbell: On The New Pope, And The Israeli Attack On Peter Davis

The election of any Pope tends to be retro-fitted in ways that make the choice seem inevitable. God’s will, no less. If the new Pope had been Italian (“Time for the papacy to return home!) or a staunch conservative (“Time for a balance to the liberalism of Francis!”) then much the same process would be taking place. It seems apparent that Cardinal Robert Prevost looks to have been a protege of Francis, who made him a cardinal in 2023. This was in the wake of the 2022 Curia reforms that de-centralised power, and elevated the role of bishops’ conferences in particular.

Local Water Done Well: Local Water Done Not So Well | Public Understanding And Confidence In Framework Severely Lacking – New Data

While the LWDW framework plays a key role in shaping how waste, storm and drinking water services are planned, built and paid for in New Zealand, more than half of respondents (55 per cent) said they had never heard of it, with one person stating, “I have absolutely no idea what it is about.”

New Zealand Police: Statement Regarding Jevon McSkimming

“The criminal investigation will continue and is not affected by the resignation. I have no further comment at this stage,” says Police Commissioner Richard Chambers.

Climate Liberation Aotearoa: Climate Activist Draw Attention To Outdated Regulations Of Heli Tourism In Aoraki National Park

Climate Liberation Aotearoa recently displayed several large banners around the Aoraki/Mt Cook area to protest for a new long-term sustainability plan for helicopters in Aoraki National Park.

The New Zealand Remembrance Army: Victoria Cross And Hardham Cup Come Together For First Time In Over 100-years

The two historic items have come together for the first time as part of the Petone Rugby Football Club’s (RFC), 140th anniversary (1885 -2025) celebrations.

Queer Endurance in Defiance: Wellington Queer Communities Protest Against NZ First’s Anti-Trans Bill

Now more than ever, trans communities need support. Join Queer Endurance in Defiance, or your local queer organisation, and help us demonstrate that we will not be defined out of existence.

Water New Zealand: Stormwater 2025 - Tackling Flooding And Storms To Build A Climate-Resilient Future

Protecting communities from flooding and ensuring a sustainable and climate resilient water future will be a key focus at a major stormwater conference in Rotorua next week.