Election
Out of time: Australian govt's pre-election headaches
The Government's move to cut back on the number of sitting days may have backfired - it won't have time before the election to implement changes recommended by the banking royal commission. Scott… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 20 November 2018
French Polynesia's president admits to lying about French nuclear tests being clean; APEC summit in PNG dominated by US China jousting; Fiji's Bainimarama wins another four years in power, while… Audio
Fiji: Bainimarama wins another four years
Frank Bainimarama has been given another four years in power with FijiFirst winning the Fiji election. Audio
Fiji coup leaders must step away from politics - Rabuka
Fiji's Sodelpa Party leader Sitiveni Rabuka says it's time for coup leaders to step away from politics. Audio
Blackout on campaigning in force in Fiji ahead of polls
In Fiji, billboards and banners have come down and an intense war of words is over for now with a campaign blackout in force ahead of Wednesday's election. Audio
Consternation over Fiji poll date delay
Monday September 17 marks four years since Fiji's last general election and there's increasing impatience in Fiji that a poll date for the 2018 election has yet to be announced. Audio
Imprisoned ex-president Lula drops election bid
Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has pulled out of next month's presidential election, allowing his running mate to stand in his place.
Puna retains his seat amid big upsets in Cook Islands election
The incumbent Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna has retained his seat but no party has secured a clear majority according to preliminary results from the country's general election on Friday. Audio
French Polynesia incumbent wins resounding election victory
French Polynesia's ruling Tapura Huiraatira party has won a resounding victory in the run-off round of the territorial election.
38 people allegedly voted twice in election
Thirty-eight people have been referred to the police for allegedly voting twice during last year's election.
Democrat beats Republican in controversial Alabama Senate race
Roy Moore may have been beaten by Democrat Doug Jones in Alabama but he is refusing to concede. Mr Moore says he'll personally pay for a recount. US correspondent Gile Gibson joins us to explain the… Audio
Trump's sexual harassment accusers urge Congress investigation
Donald Trump has denied accusations that he sexually harassed multiple women before becoming US President. Three of the women who've previously spoken out against Mr Trump reiterated their claims… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 21 November 2017
The chair of the Commonwealth observer group says Tonga's elections were well organised; a new report says Norfolk Island's economy is in a state of crisis; two climate-related initiatives pushed by… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 13 November 2017
Papua New Guinea's immigration minister says he will not deal directly with New Zealand to resettle up to 150 refugees on Manus Island; this week Tonga will go to the polls to decide the makeup of its… Audio
Tongan media feud raises questions over election coverage
Two weeks out from Tonga's elections and there is a worry that public access to information and discussion is at a premium. Audio
Kenya postpones some voting amid violence
Kenya's presidential election re-run has been marred by isolated clashes and a boycott by the main opposition. A teenage boy was shot by police and later died in the opposition stronghold of Kisumu… Audio
High hopes for Tongan women as candidates stand
The head of the Tonga National Centre for Women and Children says she is happy and proud to see so many women running for parliament in Tonga's upcoming general election. Audio
German chancellor Angela Merkel wins fourth term
German chancellor Angela Merkel has won a fourth term as leader in the country's latest election. Correspondent Ira Spitzer joins us with the details. Audio
Labour Party leader Jacinda Ardern on Nine to Noon
Labour Party leader Jacinda Ardern makes her case for Saturday's election in an extended interview with Kathryn Ryan. Video, Audio
Election 2017: Fuel crisis unwanted in final days of campaign
New Zealanders are flocking to the polling booths early, with more than half a million casting advance votes by the end of Monday. Activities to mark Suffrage Day on Tuesday may see the total of votes… Audio
