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Paris may be thousands of kilometres from New Zealand, but will the fall-out from last weekend's terror attacks reach these shores?The attacks have strengthened political resolve around the world to… Audio

There have been extraordinary scenes at Parliament this week, stemming from the debate over the treatment of New Zealanders being detained by Australian authorities on Christmas Island. During… Audio

When it comes to sport, particularly rugby, New Zealand politicians seem keen to get on the bandwagon and associate themselves with victory. But is there a line and when is it crossed? Our political… Audio

New Zealand made history by becoming the first country to give women the vote but is it still breaking new ground in 2015? Audio

Questions are expected to be asked of the Federated States of Micronesia about their lack of ratification of core human rights treaties at a United Nations review next week. Audio

The Governor of Indonesia's Papua province says his plan for a revised autonomy package for the region is a solution to a critical threat facing ethnic Papuans in their homeland. Audio

Australia remains steadfast on its policy to deport about a thousand New Zealanders, despite a meeting between the two Prime Ministers where that issue was top of the agenda. Audio

Since late last year there has been a huge increase in the number of New Zealanders being held in Australian detention centres, and this week it was revealed that one prisoner died while awaiting… Audio

Regional development experts from the Australian National University say it has been a slow start for the Pacific Island Forum's framework for Pacific regionialism. Audio

The United Nations has adopted an ambitious agenda to guide the world's development over the next 15 years. Audio

The father of a family who failed to claim refugee status based on climate change, was this week deported from New Zealand. But his case raised the broader question of, as the changing climate takes… Audio

In just two months time New Zealanders will be voting on four alternative flag designs which could possibly replace the country's current flag. Audio

After weeks of public and political pressure, the Government on Monday announced it would take an emergency quota of Syrian refugees. Audio

The leaders of most Pacific nations will be in the Papua New Guinea capital this week to address some of the issues concerning the region. Audio

Numerous petitions, canvassing such diverse topics as banning shark cage diving to cannabis reform, are presented to Parliament every year for MPs to consider, but very few lead to law changes. So… Audio

Leaders from the Pacific Islands Forum countries meet in Port Moresby next week to address regional concerns and issues but they may have been beaten to the punch. Audio

A book detailing a long life of involvement in the Pacific and Pacific issues is released this week by a veteran New Zealand commentator. Audio

Turmoil on the international stock markets this past week, with underlying fears of slowing growth in China, has raised questions about the resilience of the New Zealand economy. Audio

The workplace safety legislation that was supposed to be a response to the Pike River deaths has ended up the subject of ridicule, mainly because of how various industries have been categorised… Audio

This week the Government finally pulled the plug on its ailing coal company Solid Energy. Audio

New Zealand First has held its first annual conference since last year's general election, and its leader Winston Peter's win in the Northland by-election in March. Audio

The latest round of negotiations on the regional trade agreement PACER Plus are underway in Samoa with a focus on labour mobility, development assistance and trade in goods. Audio

Time now for Focus on Politics, where our parliamentary chief reporter, Jane Patterson, looks at how the political debate in New Zealand unfolded, during the week as the Trans Pacific Partnership… Audio

The National Party is holding its annual conference in Auckland this weekend as it nears the end of the first year of its third term in government. Audio

The Polynesian Leaders Group, made up of eight countries, has signed the Polynesia Against Climate Threats declaration. Audio, Gallery