Dirty Politics: Industry overwhelmed by demand

With 4000 copies sold by lunchtime and several thousand already on back order, Nicky Hager’s bombshell has “overwhelmed” the book industry. Hager’s book, Dirty Politics: How attack politics is poisoning New Zealand’s political environment, launched last night, is based on thousands of emails revealing the extent of the relationship between Slater and prominent National Party figures

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Dirty Politcs: Industry overwhelmed by demand

With 4000 copies sold by lunchtime and several thousand already on back order, Nicky Hager’s bombshell has “overwhelmed” the book industry. Hager’s book, Dirty Politics: How attack politics is poisoning New Zealand’s political environment, launched last night, is based on thousands of emails revealing the extent of the relationship between Slater and prominent National Party figures

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Shihad gets physical

The death of singer Jon Toogood’s father, a chance stroll along Auckland’s Hobson St and a week Toogood spent mentoring high school pupils have conspired to produce what Shihad believe is their best work in 15 years. FVEY, the ninth album from the veteran Wellingtonians, has even restored Toogood’s once-lost passion for touring, and marks a return to the harder sound of their younger days

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Sean Plunket hopes to stir debate

Which political party should get your vote Do you understand the various parties’ stance on things like social welfare, education and health care If you don’t know the answer to any or even all of the above, then you might want to tune into Prime’s new Friday night show Prime Time With Sean Plunket. A panel show fronted by veteran journalist Sean Plunket, the nine-week series will feature a mix of experts, analysts and MPs discussing a range of topics.

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