Election
Labour pledges to close property loophole
Labour leader Andrew Little has taken aim at property speculators. Speaking at the party's annual conference Mr Little announced he'd crack down on tax loopholes to level the playing field for first… Audio
Liberal Moon Jae-in elected new South Korean president
For the first time in a decade South Korea has elected a liberal President, choosing former human rights lawyer Moon Jae-in. It follows the impeachment of Park Geun-hye after a corruption scandal… Audio
Macron wins decisive victory in French election
France has a new President - Emmanuel Macron. The 39-year-old won with a decisive two thirds of the vote. Our correspondent, Christian Malard, says it wasn't so much a vote for the untested Macron but… Audio
Emmanuel Macron wins French presidential election
France has a new president - Emmanuel Macron. He's won the election with a resounding two thirds of the vote. He's the youngest ever President and won with a party, EnMarche, that started only a year… Audio
Hopes for more political debate as election nears in Niue
There are hopes a new talkback show will spark more political debate as elections draw close in Niue. Audio
"Nanaia stands on her own Mana"
Labour Party strategist Matt McCarten says Nanaia Mahuta is held in very high demand and the Maori King's endorsement of Rahui Papa won't derail her re-election. Audio
Hauraki-Waikato no longer a "safe" seat
Maori Correspondent Mihingarangi Forbes says King Tuheitia's slapdown of Hauraki-Waikato MP Nanaia Mahuta has made Labour's safest Maori seat one of the most challenging in this year's elections. Audio
Australia correspondent Peter Munro
Peter Munro in Australia on the British backpacker horror kidnap ordeal, the Liberals expected loss of Western Australia in this weekend's election and the homeless Aboriginal Poet who has won a major… Audio
Democrats in US want Attorney-General Jeff Sessions gone
Donald Trump's top law enforcer Jeff Sessions is in hot water over claims he met with Russian officials twice last year during the election campaign. Now Democrats want him gone from the position and… Audio
No attack ads from us - Federated Farmers
Attack advertisments could feature on tv and radio during this year's election campaign. Federated Farmers President William Rolleston says they wouldn't be commissioning any attack advertisments. Audio
Government sanguine about electoral advert ruling
Mark Mitchell says Kiwis are good at filtering election campaigning messages and advertising and he's not worried about the recent court decision which may broaden the material that is allowed to be… Audio
Attack advertisements could be new feature this election
Could attack-style advertising from individuals and private organisations become a feature of this year's election? Politicians certainly hope not, but at least one adman reckons we should be able to… Audio
Public Enemy - Episode 4
How do you fight a president who is hostile to your culture? Audio
Labour confirms two nominations for election
The Labour Party has confirmed two of its nominations for safe Labour seats in the upcoming general election.
Political parties start to draw lines in the sand
Prime Minister Bill English has confirmed September 23 as this year's Election Day, but has already ruled out any post election cooperation with Labour and the Greens. Audio
Will the 2017 election be 'Battle of the Boring'?
The date for the election's set for September 23. Our panel discusses what we can expect during this year's election campaign. Audio
Ratu Isoa trial begins in Fiji today
The suspended Fiji MP Ratu Isoa Tikoca goes on trial today over alleged breaches of Fiji's electoral rules.
Public Enemy - Episode 3
How do you trust your community when someone is always watching? Audio
PNG women sidelined by candidate fee hike
A hike in fees for election candidates means fewer women will be able to contest next year's Papua New Guinea polls, according to the opposition leader. Audio
Tough decisions await English as PM
Bill English has yet to be sworn in as Prime Minister and is already facing pressure over a possible early election and questions around who will make up his Cabinet.
