Beirut explosion

A city betrayed: a New Zealander on the devastation in Beirut

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The blast that took at least 171 lives in downtown Beirut last week was the latest in a long line of official failures that have pushed the Lebanese people to the brink of despair, writes Kirsten O’Regan.  As I began this essay, my partner was trying to fall asleep in our Beirut apartment. He had … Read more

The Bulletin: IPCA, police at odds over officer not charged

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Good morning and welcome to The Bulletin. In today’s edition: IPCA and police at odds over decision not to charge officer, Canterbury DHB in crisis, and Shane Jones job creation claims disputed. The Independent Police Conduct Authority has issued a call for charges for an officer who used excessive force in the course of a … Read more