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This week the Focus Team takes a look at the future of United Future and starts with a look at the past year. Audio

The Labour Party is holding its annual conference in Christchurch over the weekend just seven weeks after David Cunliffe was elected leader. In the immediate aftermath of Mr Cunliffe's election Labour… Audio

The Government announced the sale of 49 percent of its shareholding in Meridian Energy this week. But only 62,000 individual investors bought shares, well short of the 113,000 who invested in Mighty… Audio

The New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters, is predicting a key post-election role as his party holds its annual conference in Christchurch this weekend. Audio

A year out from the general election and political parties are already beginning to pitch potential policies. Audio

The superannuation debate has been reignited following the Government's restated intentions, about when it will resume payments to the New Zealand Superaunnuation. Audio

The Prime Minister made a hurried trip to Canberra this week to meet the new Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott. Audio

The chairperson of Transparency Solomon Islands says many politicians have lost sight of the people who vote for them, with the period immediately following elections described as being the critical… Audio

The Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum says the organisation remains the premier regional grouping, but must keep evolving to stay relevant. Audio

ASB's action this week over pre-approved home loans have once again put the spotlight on new rules for low deposit lenders, and the political debate about housing affordability. Audio

Watchdog group in Fiji explains its policy of not publicly questioning the government on corruption-related issues. Audio

A desire for tighter border control in the Pacific has led to the first step towards re-establishing ties between the New Zealand police and their Fiji counterparts. Audio

On Sunday David Cunliffe finally got the job he's always wanted. Our political reporter, Chris Bramwell, looks back at Mr Cunliffe's first week as Labour Party leader, and considers what lies ahead. Audio

Australia has elected a new government, with the Coalition Cabinet expected to be sworn in early next week. The election campaign was marked by arguments over public finances, the economy and boat… Audio

The Government's been accused of keeping New Zealanders in the dark with what it knows about the chemical weapons attack in Syria, and its likely response. Audio

Pacific leaders launch a declaration to take leadership on climate change. Audio

New Zealand's Foreign Minister, Murray McCully, says the release of Fiji's constitution is part of much practical progress in Fiji towards elections. Audio

A Marshall Islands cabinet minister says the next five years will be the key to protecting Pacific islands from rising sea levels. Audio

An expert in electoral systems in the region says the new system planned for Fiji is a radical change from the past and will be a challenge for the country. Audio

The three Labour leadership contenders are heading into a 10 day stretch of husting meetings to try to convince party and union members to support them for the top job. Audio

David Shearer's sudden resignation has led to a flurry of speculation over who will take over. Our political reporter, Chris Bramwell, looks at the fall of Mr Shearer and those in the running for the… Audio

The governing National Party is now starting to look at what new ideas it can present to the electorate, as it eyes a third term in office. Audio

This week the Government has been battling the fall-out from the Fonterra contamination scare. Audio

The head of the Secretariat for the Pacific Community says there is a role for the new Fiji-led regional body because it has a different focus from other regional groups. Audio

A senior advisor in Indonesia's government sheds some light on Jakarta's policy towards Papua region, and addresses claims of ongoing military abuses in the region. Audio