Archive - Mick Hall In Context

Why press freedom isn't delivering truth

Below is a republished speech I delivered to a Palestine Solidarity rally in Auckland on May 2, on the theme of World Press Freedom Day.

May 4 • Mick Hall

March 2026

The Five Eyes' horrific view of Iran

Responses to the US-Israeli crime of aggression against Iran place Five Eyes member states among the most dangerous countries on Earth.

Mar 2 • Mick Hall

November 2025

Ireland’s new President causes Western backlash

US neo-cons, defence-linked thinktanks and media attack Ireland's neutrality policy and position on Israel.

Nov 12, 2025 • Mick Hall

Civil disobedience 'a right preventing tyranny'

In the second of a two-part series, scholars and legal experts weigh in on the virtues of protest at a time of genocide and imperial war.

Nov 4, 2025 • Mick Hall

October 2025

Civil disobedience 'an expression of humanity'

In Context talks to some of those involved in direct action, as New Zealand experiences increasing discontent in the face of militarism, rising…

Oct 28, 2025 • Mick Hall

Nobel Prize dovetails with US war plans

Venezuelan Far Right opposition leader given Nobel Peace Prize as the US builds up its naval attack forces in the Caribbean.

Oct 11, 2025 • Mick Hall

Flotilla activist's partner 'shocked’ at NZ Govt's lack of response to abductions

Melbourne-based doctor held by Israel denied medicine and kept in 'frightening and humiliating' conditions, as New Zealand and Australia remained silent…

Oct 5, 2025 • Mick Hall

September 2025

New Zealand's refusal to recognise Palestine shows coalition's extremism

Foreign Minister Winston Peters' speech at the UN was remarkable for its racist tropes and helped reveal why the West's two-state solution is a sham.

Sep 28, 2025 • Mick Hall

Genocide enabling and the charade of backing Palestinian statehood

A focus on recognising Palestine by New Zealand, Australia, France and others as the UN meets this week has one purpose - to seek absolution and avoid…

Sep 21, 2025 • Mick Hall

Ocean of Peace in a militarised Pacific

A key declaration endorsed at this year's Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting did not include demilitarisation amid growing geopolitical tensions in…

Sep 13, 2025 • Mick Hall

NZ anger over Pacific summit's partner ban simmers

As important deliberations take place at the PIF Leaders Meeting in Honiara, a briefing document shows New Zealand pushing US interests.

Sep 8, 2025 • Mick Hall

Media in lockstep with 5 Eyes narratives over Beijing parade

Coverage of ex-leaders' attendance at the event marking imperial Japan's surrender was based around 'autocracy versus democracy' ideological spin.

Sep 5, 2025 • Mick Hall