Thinking ‘Global’, acting locals – Times

Lord Breen of Seymour encounters the Court Surgeon at a health spa, where they discuss the kingdom's health issues. Despite the Court Surgeon's warnings about a health crisis, Lord Breen dismisses the advice and orders the Surgeon to be taken away. Full Article

In recent developments, a New Zealand delegation led by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visited India to discuss trade and security matters, highlighting India's growing presence in the Pacific through initiatives like 'Act East.' Additionally, the arrival of US Marines in Darwin for training exercises, including Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 with 19 participating nations, demonstrates a coordinated effort by the US, Australia, and NATO countries to strengthen security partnerships and rehearse potential conflict scenarios in the...

Pope Francis is recovering in the hospital after undergoing high-flow oxygen therapy, which has affected his ability to speak and requires him to relearn. Despite speculation of retirement, Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernandez stated that the pontiff is returning to his previous condition. The 88-year-old pope's health remains stable, with improvements in breathing and mobility, while the exact timing of his discharge and potential return home before Easter remains uncertain. Full Article

Our house was a constant DIY project for my parents and siblings, with renovations lasting 30 years and involving tasks like painting and building. Despite the size of the house, my parents always chose to involve us kids in the painting projects, with everyone assigned specific roles based on their abilities. The tradition of DIY painting continued into my adulthood, leading me to take on a house painting job for my aunty after graduating university,...

Watercare's decision to restrict new connections to the wastewater network on the Hibiscus Coast due to capacity issues has raised concerns among property developers like Mark Wootton, who believe the move will stifle development in the area. Watercare, however, insists that it has the capacity for 4000 more connections before the Army Bay Treatment plant reaches capacity and that the decision was necessary to protect the environment and public health. Developers like Hopper Development are...

More than 12,000 cubic metres of treated wastewater a day may be discharged into the Shotover River in Queenstown under emergency powers, without informing the water regulator; the council defends the plan, stating the treatment plant is effective and a long-term solution is being sought. A councillor raises concerns over the emergency situation, questioning the necessity of the discharge and lack of consideration for other options, as sewage from various areas enters the Shotover system....