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1.3 Million Sudanese Return Home, Offering Fragile Hope For Recovery
IOM emphasised that for these returns to accord with international law, they must be voluntary and dignified. Most of the 1.3 million Sudanese returnees are heading to Khartoum, Al Jazirah and Sennar ...
Palestine Action Ban ‘Disturbing’ Misuse Of UK Counter-Terrorism Legislation, Türk Warns
The UK Government proscribed Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act 2000 after some of its members broke into a military airfield in June and reportedly spray-painted two military aircraft, among ...
Enter The $10,000 Peter Porter Poetry Prize
NOW OPEN! Prize money: $10,000 Closing: 13 October 2025 Judges: Judith Bishop, Felicity Plunkett, and Anders Villani ...
Opinion
Political cosyism behind 3rd medical school decision-making
The normal checks and balances – open procurement, independent policy analysis, genuine stakeholder consultation – were subverted or ignored. It’s the kind of deal that breeds public cynicism in ...
Opinion
Dystopian Killing Fields and Starvation in Gaza
Starvation as a way of life. Starvation as a way of death. Starvation as policy, justification and vengeance. As the state of Israel hums along frittering, scratching and violating international human ...
Women And Girls Of African Descent: Celebrating Contributions, Recognising Challenges
Although woman and girls of African descent embody strength, resilience and untapped potential, they remain among the most marginalised groups globally due to the intersection of racial, gender and ...
Join ‘The Great Matuku-hūrepo Muster’- Help Save A Species
The Great Matuku Muster, the first nationwide synchronised count of Bittern | Matuku-hūrepo (Australasian bittern, Botaurus ...
Türk Hails Landmark ICJ Ruling Affirming States’ Human Rights Obligations With Respect To Climate Change
GENEVA (24 July 2025) – The Advisory Opinion issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on States’ obligations regarding climate change is a sweeping victory for all those who are fighting to ...
Study Uncovers Technologically Appealing Trick Used By Microalgae To Manipulate Light
The distinctive feature of diatoms is a rigid cell wall made of a glassy substance and perforated with intricate hole ...
Dr Michael Morris, Mayoral Candidate For Papaioea (Palmerston North)
Environmental scientist, Dr Michael Morris, is standing openly as a vegan for the Papaioea mayoral election on a platform of justice for animals, justice for the environment, and justice for ...
Police Appeal For Information On Vehicle Involved In Aggravated Robbery In Whangārei
Whangārei Police need the public’s help to track the movements of a vehicle involved in the aggravated robbery of a Kensington Avenue bar on Friday 25 July. The vehicle is a white Toyota Aqua with ...
Zeltwanger Poised For Title – But All To Play For In Double Points Finale
Harry Townshend had a spin after contact with Elmiger at the final chicane which dropped him to fifth at the flag, while ...