Chris Bramwell

In recent weeks the National and Maori Parties have been speaking at cross-purposes over some key policies. With an alternative to the Foreshore and Seabed Act under consideration, the rollout of… Audio

Opposition parties say increasing the penalties for animal cruelty is pointless if they can't be enforced. Audio

The Green Party says it's essential that spending caps are placed on campaigning in next year's MMP referendum. Audio

Security cameras or safety screens could be compulsory in taxis by the end of next month, following the high-profile deaths of two drivers in the last 14 months. Audio

The Labour Party says the unemployment figures for young people and Maori should serve as a wake-up call for the Government. Audio

The retiring Green Party MP, Jeanette Fitzsimons, says she has both loved and hated her time as an Member of Parliament. Audio

The Environment Minister has intervened in a controversial proposal to create cubicle dairy farms in the Upper Waitaki region. Audio

The Labour Party has left Ratana feeling secure in its support from the movement's followers. Audio

The Maori Party says its arrival at this year's Ratana celebrations will send a message that despite being part of the Government, it's still independent of National. Audio

After two weeks of climate change talks in Copenhagen countries have emerged without a binding treaty. Audio

After two weeks of climate change talks in Copenhagen countries have emerged without a binding treaty, in fact no deal has been adopted at all. Audio

As world leaders touch down at the Copenhagen climate talks, hopes for a binding deal are fading. Audio

Twenty countries attending the Copenhagen climate summit are backing a New Zealand-led research initiative aimed at reducing the environmental impact of agriculture. Audio

Tensions at the Copenhagen climate change conference have boiled over with African nations walking out of proceedings in protest over how the talks are proceeding. Audio

Copenhagen will move into an even higher security mode this week, as hundreds of ministers and world leaders arrive to decide on the future shape of a global climate change deal. Audio

This evening one of the most crucial climate change meetings begins in the Danish capital, Copenhagen. Over the next fortnight the conference will attempt to find a successor to the Kyoto Protocol… Audio

Chris Bramwell looks at the significance for New Zealand of the climate change talks in Copenhagen. Audio

The Prime Minister, John Key, has changed his mind and will fly to Copenhagen to take part in the United Nations Climate Change conference. Audio

The Maori Party says the Labour leader is attempting to divide the nation by accusing the Government of re-opening racial wounds. Audio

Parliament is poised to pass a law to allow for private management of prisons. Audio