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New Caledonia referendum chance to turn a new page
This year's referendum on independence from France is a chance to turn a new page on New Caledonia's past, a Kanak journalist says.
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Cook Islands Party aims to spread economic benefits
The ruling Cook Islands Party will be aiming to lock in the benefits from economic gains of recent years if it's re-elected on June 14.
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The Panel with Heather Roy and Damian Christie (Part 2)
Audio 29 May 2018Advertising is butchering the English language. The mangling of correct grammar in baffling slogans is known as 'language DJing' in the industry. The panelists debate why companies choose to market… Audio
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Poll bad news for Bridges
A new Newshub-Reid Research poll has came in at just 9 percent as preferred Prime Minister, the lowest result of any National leader in over a decade. Audio
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The Panel with Mike Rehu and Sally Wenley (Part 1)
Audio 28 May 2018Today the decision will be made over whether to eradicate the cattle disease Mycoplasma Bovis or to contain it. The Ministry of Primary Industries has been criticised for their handling of the… Audio
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Political commentators Matthew Hooton & Stephen Mills
The first poll conducted since the new Labour-led Government's first Budget, suggests Simon Bridges status as leader of the Opposition is failing to get any real traction with voters. Matthew Hooton… Audio
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Colombians vote for new president with peace deal, economy at stake
Colombians vote on Sunday in a deeply divisive presidential ballot that has stirred fears the winner could upset a fragile peace accord with Marxist FARC rebels.
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Ireland overturns abortion ban
The Republic of Ireland has voted overwhelmingly to overturn the abortion ban by 66.4 percent to 33.6 percent.
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Irish abortion referendum: Exit polls suggest landslide for repeal
The main group opposing the liberalisation of Ireland's abortion law has conceded it's lost the referendum by an overwhelming margin.
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New Caledonia will depend on China, if independence wins - Retailleau
A leading French senator has warned that New Caledonia will end up in complete dependence on China if voters fail to opt strongly to stay with France.
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Ivana Bacik - Legalising abortion in Ireland
Irish senator Ivana Bacik has had a busy week, canvassing and leafleting in favour of the vote to repeal the country's Eighth Amendment - the law that prevents legal abortion in Ireland. It is a fight… Audio
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Irish abortion referendum: Turnout 'brisk'
Turnout in the Republic of Ireland's referendum on abortion laws is higher, so far, than in recent votes.
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Lately with Karyn Hay
Audio 25 May 2018We go live to Ireland where voters will go the polls in a referendum asking whether they want to overturn the country's strict ban on abortions; Christchurch independent radio station RDU is doing a… Audio
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Nurses' strike could still be on the cards as pay dispute continues
Nationwide nurses' strikes could still be on the cards after an independent panel working to resolve a pay dispute failed to meet their expectations. Audio
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Woman secures historic by-election win in Solomons
Lanelle Tanangada has secured an historic by-election victory in Solomon Islands, becoming the first ever woman MP for Western province and defeating a former prime minister in the process.
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Council supports women candidates in Cooks poll
The Cook Islands National Council of Women says it wants to support all female candidates across the political spectrum in the upcoming general election.
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Panel recommends pay rise for nurses to avoid strikes
An independent panel has recommended nurses receive an overall 9 percent payrise over the next two years, but their union says it's less than what they hoped, and might not be enough to stop nurses… Audio
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Cooks PM backing calls for political reform
The Cook Islands Prime Minister, Henry Puna, has confirmed he will back moves for political reform in the country if he wins a third term next month.
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Voting underway in Solomons by-election
Voting is underway in the Western Province of Solomon Islands in the by-election for the Gizo Kolombangara constituency.
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Composing music for Royal Weddings and New Zealand choirs
British composer Paul Mealor explains the intricacies of writing music for the Royals and talks about working with the Auckland Youth Choir as they perform his first Symphony Passiontide. Audio
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Five to contest by-election in Solomons Western Province
Election campaigns are in full swing in Western Province of Solomon Islands ahead of Wednesday's by-election.
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US-based Samoan group seeks citizenship
A California-based Samoan organisation, which is arguing for automatic US citizenship for persons born in American Samoa, is being allowed to file a "friend of the court brief" at the federal court in…
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Support for repealing Irish abortion laws rises days from vote
Irish voters who favor liberalising the country's abortion laws increased their lead in two opinion polls published on Sunday.
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Venezuela president reelected amid vote-rigging claims
Venezuela's president has won re-election in a vote marred by an opposition boycott and claims of vote-rigging.
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New Caledonia referendum commission appointed
The French government has announced the members of the commission which will oversee New Caledonia's independence referendum in November.
