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Turmoil in UK parliament, MPs debate potential election
There's turmoil in the UK parliament where MPs are debating PM Boris Johnson's attempts to call a snap election next month. He wants to go to the polls on October the 15th after British MPs earlier… Audio
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UK PM Boris Johnson demands election after Brexit defeat
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants to hold a snap election on October the 15th after MPs passed a bill to block a no-deal Brexit. MPs are currently debating whether they should go to the polls. Mr… Audio
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Brexit: Boris Johnson faces showdown in Parliament
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces a showdown in Parliament later after No 10 officials warned he would call an election on 14 October if MPs support a bill to stop no deal.
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Argentina imposes currency controls in bid to protect ailing economy
How bad can Argentina's crisis get?
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Germain quits agriculture and fisheries portfolio
A veteran member of New Caledonia's collegial government Philippe Germain has quit his portfolio as minister in charge of agriculture and fisheries.
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UK Parliament suspension: What it means for the Brexit crisis
In a move opponents have denouced as a "coup", Britain's Prime Minister will suspend Parliament for more than a month, meaning MPs have much less time to debate Brexit.
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Midweek Mediawatch: Dark side of the net
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about an eye-opening multimedia portrait of life in Northland, politicians bypassing the media online and a couple of… Video, Audio
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Midweek Mediawatch: Dark side of the net
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about an eye-opening multimedia portrait of life in Northland, politicians bypassing the media online and a couple of…
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Opposition's early release of policies plays useful function
Opinion - The opposition announcing its alternative policies this far out from an election has its advantages and disadvantages, writes Brigitte Morten.
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Nauru election officials find ballot papers, order recount
The Nauru Electoral Commission has ordered a recount in the country's largest electorate after the discovery of six ballot papers in the parliamentary chamber.
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Waqa dumped by Nauru voters
Nauru's president for the past six years, Baron Waqa, has lost his seat in parliament in the weekend's general election.
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Tagata o te Moana for 24 August 2019
Indonesia's government deploys extra military forces to West Papua to control widespread protests. The head of Papua New Guinea's EMTV News has got his job back after being sacked. Tongan businesses… Audio
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Is the Holocaust fading from historical memories?
The Detail - It used to be a prevalent part of history - six million Jewish people were killed in World War II's holocaust. But new polls show we are forgetting the facts.
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Is the Holocaust fading from historical memories?
It used to be a prevalent part of history - six million Jewish people were killed in World War II's holocaust. But new polls show we are forgetting the facts. Audio
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Is the Holocaust fading from historical memories?
It used to be a prevalent part of history - six million Jewish people were killed in World War II's holocaust. But new polls show we are forgetting the facts.
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Bougainville referendum roll to be released next month
The Bougainville Referendum Commission is calling for help as it prepares for the public display of electoral rolls in September.
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Several groups to observe Nauru election
The Pacific Islands Forum has sent an observer team to this Saturday's general election in Nauru. Audio
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Dateline Pacific for 22 August 2019
Mob attacks on Papuans in Indonesia on the rise - researcher; Fijians in Tuvalu take concerns over airfares to Bainimarama; Tongan businesses worry over proposed Facebook ban; Newsroom staff at Papua… Audio
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A curmudgeon's Rugby World Cup diary: Questions remain for All Blacks
The All Blacks win over the Wallabies on the weekend did a lot to support the narrative that all is well in New Zealand again, but Hamish Bidwell says that would be naïve. Video
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Italy government crisis: PM Conte to quit amid coalition row
Italy's Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has said he will tender his resignation after a blistering attack on his coalition partner.
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Historic back country pub on the market for $2.1m
If you've ever fancied owning one of New Zealand's archetypal back country pubs now's your chance.
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Nauru counting down to weekend election
Sixty candidates are set to contest this Saturday's general election in Nauru.
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The Panel with Karlo Mila and Bernard Hickey (Part 2)
Audio 19 Aug 2019Have you ever gotten in trouble for jaywalking? Support for legalising recreational cannabis has plummeted in a recent poll. Ross Bell from the Drug Foundation joins us to chat about what this means… Audio
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Violence against women high during voting time in Bougainville
New research in Bougainville shows women face significant threats when it comes time to vote. Audio
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How Bougainvilleans can end domestic violence around elections
An international organisation dedicated to improving safety around elections says women in Bougainville face significant threats at polling time. Audio
