Stories by Chris Bramwell
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The Beehive and the blogosphere
Analysis - Nicky Hager's new book Dirty Politics has highlighted the close relationship between politicians and the blogosphere, Chris Bramwell reports.
Pressure mounting on NZ for Gaza aid
Pressure is mounting on the NZ Government to provide aid to assist with the worsening situation in Gaza. An aid agency says it needs $70 million to help the displaced. Audio
Pledge to ban animal-tested cosmetics
Labour's Trevor Mallard says the party will ban the sale of cosmetics tested on animals if it wins the election. The policy applies to cosmetics, toiletries and fragrance, not medicines.
Employment changes likely to be postponed
The Government is all but giving up on passing changes to employment law before the general election now that ACT MP John Banks is resigning from Parliament, Prime Minister John Key says. Audio
NZ man killed in counter-terror attack
Prime Minister John Key has confirmed that a New Zealand man was killed during a counter-terrorism drone attack in Yemen, along with others including al Qaeda operatives last year. Audio
No flag referendum this election - PM
Prime Minister John Key says there will not be a referendum on whether to change the flag with this year's election, but there will be one if the National Party is returned to power.
