Gordon Campbell: The Waihopai Three Verdict

The acquittal of the Waihopai Three for their attack on the Waihopai spy base is as welcome as it is surprising. To succeed in court, one would have thought they would need to have proved... More >>

Going Home: Hela Rahman returns to Iraq for the first time in a decade

Driving through the streets of Baghdad is a heartbreaking experience. Rubbish lies uncollected, roads bear the scars of exploded munitions and impoverished children play outside destroyed buildings, fires still smouldering amongst the rubble. There ... More >>

Saintly Cricketers and Tempting Sirens: The Clarke-Bingle Saga

Sporting stars have featured rather poorly of late. Tiger Woods became known less for his putting than his dalliances and treatment sessions for nymphomania. The publicity vultures swooped in and carried off their treasured morsels of carrion. But now, ... More >>

Michael Collins: "Jeopardizing U.S. Standing" – the Petraeus Controversy

Leaks from a recent top level briefing by General David Petraeus are causing quite a controversy. The general pointed out that, ''Israeli intransigence on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was jeopardizing U.S. standing in the region.'' Mark Perry reported ... More >>