Mick Hall

Mick Hall is an independent journalist based in New Zealand. He is aformer digital journalist at Radio New Zealand (RNZ) and formerAustralian Associated Press (AAP) staffer, having also writteninvestigative stories for various newspapers, including theNewZealand Herald.

Recent articles by Mick Hall

ABC's belated reporting on 7 Oct helps justify genocide

ABC's belated reporting on 7 Oct helps justify genocide

Mick Hall analyses an Australian Broadcasting Corporation story — 11 months into a genocide — on the Israeli military’s use of the Hannibal Directive to kill its own citizens.

Change on way? ABC reviews ICJ ruling

Change on way? ABC reviews ICJ ruling

Major international media outlets face a dilemma over whether to adapt newsroom practices to the World Court’s judgment last month on Israel's illegal occupation.

Legacy media outlets also stand in dock over Gaza

Legacy media outlets also stand in dock over Gaza

How RNZ, ABC and other Western media failed to challenge Israeli war narrative.

Opening the door to the devil

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 consequences.

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

'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 Luxon says.

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

'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 coverage of Israel's genocidal onslaught.

The facts behind RNZ's 'Russian edits scandal'

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.

AUKUS and US militarisation a concern for NZ sovereignty

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 a region militarisation is dividing.

Unease over New Zealand overtures to US in Pacific

Unease over New Zealand overtures to US in Pacific

New security-state documents show Wellington aligning its military with the rules-based international order while preparing Kiwis for war with key trading partner China, writes Mick Hall.

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