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Pearls and Irritations

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Opening the door to the devil

As Japan, New Zealand and the Philippines all move closer to US-led military architecture in the Asia-Pacific region, experts warn of the...

28.04.2024 10

Pearls and Irritations

Mick Hall

‘A frightening precedent’: New Zealand to send military personnel to target Houthis

Bombing one of the most impoverished nations on Earth over its sea blockade to stop genocide in Gaza reflects Kiwi values, Prime Minister Christopher...

24.01.2024 9

Pearls and Irritations

Mick Hall

‘Impartiality the biggest joke in journalism’: News staff rebel over Gaza

The contested concept of ‘impartiality’ lies at the heart of running battles between unionised staff and news organisations in Australia over...

19.01.2024 10

Pearls and Irritations

Mick Hall

The facts behind RNZ’s ‘Russian edits scandal’

The broadcaster’s response to my editing of international news stories amounted to a show trial, reflecting a malaise within mainstream media. In...

04.01.2024 5

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AUKUS and US militarisation a concern for NZ sovereignty

As the New Zealand coalition government backs closer alignment with US geo-strategic interests, critics warn of instability and loss of sovereignty in...

26.12.2023 20

Pearls and Irritations

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