If we could only convert the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide into fuel, that would be a huge leap forward in the fight against global warming. In what’s been hailed a breakthrough, Kiwi and Chinese scientists have developed a system they hope will be able to do exactly that. Eventually, the process could be used to Read more
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Kiwi and Chinese scientists achieve ‘breakthrough’ system to convert carbon dioxide into fuel
Thursday, February 29th, 2024Christ Church Cathedral Anglican Campaign seeks extra cash
Monday, February 26th, 2024
The Christ Church Cathedral restoration project needs funds says Christchurch’s Anglican bishop. He’s hoping parishioners will be able to help with the Anglican Campaign. The project is due to be completed in 2027. Budget shortfall The $160m project’s $50m budget shortfall is being met from various sources says the Anglican Bishop of Christchurch Peter Carrell Read more
Bishop Lowe asks prayers for Efeso Collins
Monday, February 26th, 2024
“Please pray for the soul of Efeso Collins” says Auckland Bishop Steve Lowe. “We give thanks for Efeso’s ministry in our church and his mahi in the world. “Please join me in praying for his family and all those who are struggling with this sad news. Rest in peace Efeso.” Brought up a Pentecostal Christian, Read more
Once was plumber now hospital chaplain
Monday, February 26th, 2024
Life has changed a lot for Joe Gray since becoming an Ecumenical Chaplain at Taranaki Base Hospital. He’d been a plumber for 32 years before that. “When you hang a toilet, fit a bath, turn it on and it’s done, you walk away” he said. Gray says life is extremely different going from a 9am Read more
Father David Dowling appointed Rector at Holy Cross Seminary Auckland
Monday, February 26th, 2024
Father David Dowling has been appointed the new rector of Holy Cross Seminary in Auckland. The appointment has been confirmed by the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelisation. Fr David is at present the Human Formator at Holy Cross. He will take over the role in April from the present Interim Rector, Bishop Emeritus Colin Campbell. Holy Read more
Warm and furry welcome
Monday, February 26th, 2024Patrick was pretty pleased to see his “mother” — even if he was unaware she was now a world champion. It was clear the bearded collie missed Erika Fairweather over the past month as he leapt towards her for a cuddle outside Dunedin Airport yesterday morning. Fairweather, 20, was thrilled to be reunited with him Read more
Filipino bishop appointed to Cook Islands
Thursday, February 22nd, 2024
Pope Francis has appointed Reverend Father Reynaldo Bunyi Getalado (right) as the Cook Islands’ new coadjutor bishop. As a coadjutor bishop, Getalado takes over responsibility for the diocese when the current Cook Islands bishop Paul Donoghue SM retires. Getalado, who is from the Philippines, has worked in Papua New Guinea, New Zealand in the Waitaruke Read more
Marcellin College outraged at pupil’s vicious attack
Thursday, February 22nd, 2024
Auckland’s Marcellin College is “deeply saddened and outraged” after a brutal attack hospitalised one of its students. The incident occurred at the Māngere Town Centre after school hours and outside school premises, Marcellin College Board chair Bernadette Tovio (pictured) confirmed. Police are investigating. Cowardly and senseless At least 10 to 15 Māngere College pupils were Read more
Timaru’s historic basilica getting new copper on domes
Thursday, February 22nd, 2024Copper has been shipped from Italy to replace Timaru’s Sacred Heart Basilica domes damaged in a fierce hailstorm in 2019. Holy Family parish priest Father Christoper Friel said work had begun with scaffolding going up around the historical landmark, Catholic church. “I can’t give you the extent of the damage and I don’t know the Read more
School donations continue to yield millions of dollars for wealthier schools
Thursday, February 22nd, 2024“Unfairness” was the watchword Chris Hipkins used when he outlined a proposed change to the school donations scheme in 2017. The incoming Education Minister said schools where parents were less able to pay were at a disadvantage against those with wealthier parents. “That’s creating real unfairness,” Hipkins said. “It means that kids whose parents can Read more