Ben Morgan
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
- 14
- Latest publication
- Sep 29, 2026
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- Jul 5, 2026
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Shane Te Pou: Living thousands of miles from home can be tough. (opens the original)
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Living thousands of miles from home can be tough. I miss my whānau. I miss my mates. I miss those kōrero around the kitchen table that keep us all connected. But this election feels different for another reason. For the first time, both my kids are old enough to vote. That’s pretty exciting, and it’s already given us a few laughs. My daughter said to me recently, “Dad, I could never vote ACT or National. Koro Grennie would roll over in his grave.” “Yeah,” I said, “that’s probably true.” Then I t
Ben Morgan: Operation Vivaldi reveals the uncomfortable truth – Russian victory is not inevitable (opens the original)
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“All governments lie, but disaster lies in wait for countries whose officials smoke the same hashish they give out.” – I.F. (Izzy) Stone. In recent months the disconnect between Russian propaganda and the battlefield’s reality has increased. Ukraine’s military demonstrating that facts and truth are the best counter to propaganda; as its latest offensive, Operation Vivaldi, captures more territory. Ukraine has released geo-located evidence confirming an advance on the campaign’s north-eastern fla
Open Mic WEDNESDAY 30th SEPTEMBER + Political Caption Competition (opens the original)
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POLITICAL FACT OF THE DAY: The UN Security Council has five permanent members: China, France, Russia, the UK and US. POLITICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn’t mean politics won’t take an interest in you.” -Pericles TDB POLITICAL HAIKU OF THE DAY: Mowbrays cast their gold Chasing an overhang seat Parliament expands Each day, the Editor posts a new Open Mic message at the top of the comments. That pinned message marks the start of the day’s discussio
Hospitals falling apart under National – Labour (opens the original)
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Hospitals are crumbling, maintenance has been cut and patients and staff are paying the price after three years of National’s neglect. “Up and down the country, our hospitals are in disrepair and unsafe for patients and staff. In multiple sites, rain even leaks into maternity wards where newborn babies and their parents should be safe and dry,” Labour health spokesperson Dr Ayesha Verrall said. “At Hutt Hospital, a ceiling collapsed during a storm this winter. Water came through electrical socke
Luxon Undermines Economic Resilience – Greens (opens the original)
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The Green Party says the Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update (PREFU) shows this Government has failed to deliver a resilient economy that works for New Zealanders. “Luxon’s fiscal hole is in New Zealanders’ wallets, the empty shops in our towns and the gap in action required to meet the climate crisis,” says Green Party Co-leader and Finance spokesperson Chlöe Swarbrick. “Hope is not a plan, but it’s clear that’s all this Government has as they sit on their hands and hope things get better.”
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