Photojournalist Mike Scott Wins New Zealand Award

Recent photo features spotlight images and visual storytelling from around the world. A Church Times photo story marks the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster, where a coal-waste slide killed 144 people, and recalls the community’s resilience. A local Photo of the Week showcases a spider whose web resembles a cluster of crystal balls, while New Zealand’s Photographer of the Year coverage highlights portfolios documenting waka ama, Māori elders, wildlife and community life. The Associated Press’s weekly selection includes scenes from protests in Kashmir, the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, Prince Harry and Meghan’s visit to Nottingham, and other events.