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Protesters angry with the postponement of Sunday's presidential election in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo have attacked a clinic where possible Ebola cases are assessed.

The ruling party in the Cook Islands is confident it will survive a by-election next month and continue to govern.

It was a busy year for the countries of the Pacific, which had more global spotlight than usual as it found itself in the middle of feuding great powers. That brought a slew of new deals and…

The rescue of the stranded school boys from an underground cave in Thailand was the most closely followed story by New Zealanders this year, UMR Research has found.

Analysis - Government departments snooping on NZers, a referendum on legalising cannabis and why Karel Sroubek will be deported. Peter Wilson looks at the week in politics.

Power Play - The prime minister can look back on 2018 as year of drama, controversy and a whirlwind of policy changes - and a year ending with the coalition in a strong position. Audio

Opinion - Yesterday's announcement that a promised referendum on legalising cannabis will be held at the 2020 general election implies more than the mere naming of a date, Russell Brown writes.

Analysis - This assessment may surprise you coming from someone who spends his professional life criticising and critiquing politicians: Over the past 20 years we have been among the best governed…

Theresa May has attacked one of her predecessors - accusing Tony Blair of "undermining" the Brexit talks by calling for another referendum.

Power Play - Simon Bridges has held on to the National Party leadership as a testing year draws to a close, but how secure is his position, asks Jane Patterson. Video, Audio

Staving off another independence referendum in New Caledonia is the likely goal of most of the territory's politicians when they meet in France this week.

The Solomon Islands is warning all potential election candidates and their agents not to campaign before the official election date has been announced.

Ngāpuhi hapū are calling a hui in the new year to discuss a new plan for the Ngāpuhi Treaty settlement.

Opinion - Christmas is a tough time of the year for the food intolerant but imagine being someone who hates pavlova. Audio

Analysis - This week the National Party's woes have continued, drama in the chamber leads to a walk-out, and controversial employment law changes have passed, writes Peter Wilson. Audio

After Simon Bridges denied new leaks came from his own caucus, another anonymous text message from a person claiming to be a National MP has been received by RNZ.

National Party leader Simon Bridges is refusing to discuss more leaks that appear to be coming from his own caucus.

New rules to make leadership coups harder have been announced by Australia's Liberal Party.

With a referendum on legalising cannabis in the offing, a new group is trying to give the 'yes' campaign a respectable face. Can they push through change? Russell Brown reports.