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Jibes and jeers flying for politicians' first day back at Parliament
The government came under fire for its performance on housing, tax and the economy, while National's recent poor poll results attracted sharp jibes from the other side of the house.
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Govt questioned on housing, tax, economy as Parliament returns
The barbecues and jandals are out, and suits and long hours sitting in the debating chamber are in, for MPs who returned to Parliament for the first sitting block of the year yesterday. First order of… Audio
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Australia government in historic vote loss over sick refugees
Australian MPs have passed a landmark bill with an opposition amendment making it easier for sick refugees held offshore to be treated in the country.
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Rocky start for National as MPs return to Parliament
MPs returned to Parliament today less than 24 hours after a key political poll showed the opposition party behind Labour for the first time in more than a decade. And that isn't National leader Simon… Video, Audio
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No leadership 'chopping and changing like Labour' for National: Judith Collins
More New Zealanders would prefer Judith Collins as prime minister over her boss Simon Bridges, according to the latest Newshub Reid Research poll. The National MP for Papakura joins Checkpoint live. Audio
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Money the focus of Solomons elections - Transparency
Transparency Solomon Islands says MPs should not have direct control over funds for their constituencies.
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National plummets in latest poll
National has slumped in the polls, according the latest Newshub / Reid Research poll it's the worst result in over a decade. Audio
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Public funds in Solomon Islands should not be disbursed by MPs - Transparency
Transparency Solomon Islands says MPs should not have direct control over funds for their constituencies. Audio
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The Panel with Karlo Mila and James Elliot (Part 1)
Audio 12 Feb 2019National has slumped in the polls, according the latest Newshub / Reid Research poll it's the worst result in over a decade. In the preferred Prime Minister stakes, Labour leader Jacinda Ardern was on… Audio
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PNG PM says Bougainville referendum date not set
Papua New Guinea's prime minister has re-affirmed his government's commitment to the Bougainville independence referendum but says the date for the vote has not been finalised.
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MPs back Simon Bridges despite low polling
National MPs are backing leader Simon Bridges despite a significant drop in his popularity in the latest poll.
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Adams presses government on IRD bringing politics into tax research
National says the government needs to come clean on how much involvement it had in Inland Revenue asking New Zealanders about their political persuasions in a survey. Audio
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Labour above National in latest poll - political analysis
Labour has leapfrogged the National Party in the latest political poll. For the first time in more than a decade The Newshub Reid Research poll last night had Labour ahead on 47.5 percent. National… Audio
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Votes for sale in Solomon Islands election
A group of voters in Solomon Islands is openly demanding cash in return for their ballots.
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Poll puts Labour ahead of Nats for first time in 12 years
The National Party is polling below Labour for the first time in twelve years in the Newshub Reid Research poll. Audio
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Police on high-alert in PNG's Eastern Highlands
Police in Papua New Guinea's Eastern Highlands are on alert after a call for a by-election.
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Van Dyke Parks Sprinkles Magic
William Dart listens to the last two songs in Lawrence Arabia's year-long Singles Club project. And because one of these has an arrangement by Van Dyke Parks, William is only too happy to wallow in… Video, Audio
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Elizabeth Warren announces US 2020 presidential campaign
US Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren made her bid for the presidency official, grounding her 2020 campaign to fight economic inequality and build "an America that works for everyone".
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Trump State of the Union speech: 'Walls save lives'
President Donald Trump vowed in his State of the Union speech to build a border wall that is a source of a deep partisan divide and said Democratic attempts at "ridiculous partisan investigations"… Video
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Guam ushers in era of change and responsibility
Lourdes Leon Guerrero is already a history-maker and now Guam's new governor wants to be known as an agent of change.
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Date set for Solomon Islands election
The date for the National General Election has been confirmed in Solomon Islands.
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US mobilises aid for Venezuela
The aid, sent at the request of self-declared interim president Juan Guaidó, has been rejected by embattled President Nicolás Maduro as a pretext for US military intervention.
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Samoa to bring about changes to parliament
When Samoa next goes to the polls in 2021, there will be at least one additional seat in parliament.
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First British MP jailed in three decades
A former member of the UK Labour Party has become the first British politician to be jailed in almost three decades after she lied to police.
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Solomons intending candidates reminded of new rules
Intending candidates in Solomon Islands have been reminded of strict new regulations around registering nominations for this year's general election.
