A few months ago (Indian Newslink, December 1, 2019), I wrote an article describing the Maori world view using the famous Maori proverb, “He Aha Te Mea Nui O Te Ao (What is the most important thing in the world)?” He tangata, he tangata, he tangata (It is the people, it is the people, it is the people). As New Zealanders…
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This week we mark one year since the devastating mosque attacks in Christchurch that killed 51 people and shocked communities in New Zealand and around the world. The intention of the terrorist who committed that cowardly act was to divide our communities against each other, and to promote fear and mistrust. In this, he failed utterly. Out of the tragedy…
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Tim Brown Former doctor Venod Skantha has been sentenced to at least 19 years behind bars for the murder of 16-year-old Amber-Rose Rush. The 32-year-old stabbed the teenager to death in her bed shortly before midnight on February 2, 2018. She was found by her mother the following morning. Skantha will not be eligible for parole until 2037. Justice Gerald…
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RNZ, Wellington Former Deputy Prime Minister Sir Michael Cullen might have as little as a few months to live, after being diagnosed with incurable lung cancer. Sir Michael, 75, was told he has stage four small cell lung cancer unexpectedly last week, while doctors were looking for what they thought might be a heart problem. He had no symptoms and no indication of the…
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Alexandra Wake Australia’s news landscape, and the ability of citizens to access quality journalism, has been dealt a major blow by the announcement the Australian Associated Press is closing, with the loss of 180 journalism jobs. Although AAP reporters and editors are generally not household names, the wire service has provided the backbone of news content for the country since 1935,…
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The deepening Covid-19 epidemic highlights the connectedness of our globalised world and its fragility. China is a critical junction in a vast system of supply and demand; New Zealand, a smaller node; but for both, this global interchange which has paid dividends for many years has become a source of anxiety and instability. A striking example of this delicate balance…
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It will also combat misinformation, declining public trust Supplied Content (Edited) Countering the global rise of misinformation and declining public trust with robust research and evidence-based advice is the fundamental goal of a new think tank at the University of Auckland. The initiative, called, ‘Koi Tū: The Centre for Informed Futures is an independent and apolitical established by Distinguished Professor…
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Supplied Content The facts and fictions of baby fat have been revealed in the first-ever study of Aotearoa New Zealand new-borns body composition, including a surprise that could refocus early healthcare. Researchers in the Liggins Institute-led study used a special air displacement machine combined with tape-measurements and sensitive scales to determine the fat mass and fat-free mass (everything else) of…
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Balaji Chandramohan New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden’s recent State visit to Fiji will reset the country’s complicated relationship with Fiji. She scored high as a compassionate leader, understanding the sentiments of Fijians and embracing the Pacific Island country with charisma. Editor’s Note: Please read related stories on our website and social media filed by the Editor of Indian Newslink…
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Venkat Raman Fijians seeking self-realisation and ‘true happiness’ received esteemed enlightenment in the presence of Brahmarishi (also Brahmrishi) Vishvasant Guruvanand, the Spiritual Leader, who simplified Vedanta and philosophy of life for easy assimilation. The Schedule The Master of Vedas addressed two public meetings, the first of which was held on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Girmit Centre in Lautoka (located…
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