Forget China, our own spooks helped the US hack us!
That our media should suddenly be alleging China conducted a cyber-attack on New Zealand’s parliament back in 2021, reportedly long…
Setting the Agenda
Political analysis and commentary shaping the progressive debate in Aotearoa New Zealand, focused on power, policy, and accountability.
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Hipkins: slogans are not solutions… and caretakers are not architects.
Drop kick Chip made his own state of the nation speech at the weekend. At least I think that’s what…
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BEN MORGAN: Putin re-elected, but his armies are still struggling
On 17 March, Putin was re-elected, with an enormous majority that demonstrates either; his complete control of Russia’s democratic institutions…
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The need to end US-imposed austerity in Cuba
Over the last few weeks, the Western news media has been full of stories of “unrest” in Cuba including protests…
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Ben Morgan’s Pacific Update
AUKUS – Pressure likely to come on New Zealand about the partnership On 19 March, Politico carried a story stating…
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Marijuana Media: Mythbusting the ‘lazy stoner’ stereotype
This week on Marijuana Media, we keep it green talking all things including high rats, robberies gone wrong, and busting…
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Winston and the use of the N-word
Nazi is such an epically evil brand that almost 80 years after that German party’s demise it just has to…
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Ben Morgan: A chaotic Russian election week
Russian elections last week, from 15-17 March, were an opportunity for Ukraine to maximise chaos. A task they set about…
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Christopher Luxon condemns the mosque killings but excuses the wholesale slaughter of Palestinians
Needless to say protests continue around the country today against Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza and the government’s ongoing complicity…
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‘Food not bombs’ Gaza protesters picket MFAT offices in Auckland
About 20 pro-Palestinian protesters have picketed New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) office in Auckland, demanding a stronger stance by the government against the genocidal Israeli war on Gaza and for an immediate ceasefire.