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PM says NZ a different case to Aus on Chinese influence
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern worries about foreign influence, but says electoral laws in NZ are strong. Video
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NZ First takes a hit in Poll of Polls
The first RNZ Poll of Polls since the election shows voters are not flocking to the governing Labour Party, but the numbers for the three parties which formed the government are holding up well… Audio
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Poll: Voters broadly say yes to new government
Poll of Polls - Voters have broadly endorsed the new government in three polls taken since the government was formed, writes Colin James.
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Insight: MMP - Democracy or Power?
Under NZ's MMP system, the highest polling party is not leading government. Former RNZ political editor Brent Edwards investigates if MMP is still the right option. Video, Audio
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Australia approves same-sex marriage
Same-sex marriage will become legal in Australia after a groundbreaking bill was passed in the House of Representatives.
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Australia's former deputy PM Barnaby Joyce wins by-election in coalition boost
Australia's former deputy PM cleared the way for his return to parliament, winning a by-election just over a month after he was kicked out over a dual citizenship crisis that cost the government its…
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David McNally: socialism for a new age
While Brexit and Trump's election mark a distinct rightward shift in world politics, young American activists are planning the launch of a new left party that could change the whole equation, says… Audio
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New poll shows majority support MMP
Emanuel Kalafatelis of Research NZ reveals the results of a new poll on MMP. Nearly half of those surveyed support it.
Almost one-half of respondents (47%) stated they were satisfied with the MMP… Audio
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The Panel with Andrew Clay and Irene Gardiner (Part 1)
Softening of LVR, Golriz Gharaman - what we should have known, New poll shows majority support MMP, Hordes of kids going truant. Audio
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West Coast sinks one district plan
The prospect of West Coast district councils working together under one district plan is dead in the water.
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Irish coalition government on verge of collapse
Ireland's coalition government looked set to collapse within days on Friday after the party propping it up submitted a motion of no confidence.
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You Hum It, We'll Name It!
Jesse Mulligan's listeners sing, whistle and hum classical pieces they love but can't name – before RNZ Concert's Clarissa Dunn steps in to save the day. Video, Audio
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Forum Observer team congratulates Tongan election staff
The Pacific Island Forum's Observer Team to Tonga has congratulated election officials for their professional conduct during last week's snap election.
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PNG minister has election petition against him dismissed
The Papua New Guinea Supreme Court has dismissed an election petition against the MP for Moresby South, Justin Tkatchenko.
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Colin Craig defamation case back in court
Colin Craig is back before the courts asking for a rehearing of the defamation claim taken against him by Jordan Williams.
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Western BOP Council votes for Māori ward
The Western Bay of Plenty District Council has voted unanimously in favour having one or two Māori wards at the next two local government elections.
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Team NZ unveils new America's Cup design
Team New Zealand has revealed the design of boat that will be used in the 36th America's Cup in 2021. Video, Audio
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Commonwealth Observers happy with Tongan election
Audio 21 Nov 2017The chair of the Commonwealth observer group says last week's elections in Tonga were well organised and held in a professional manner. Audio
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Germany coalition talks collapse
Talks on forming a coalition government in Germany have collapsed after the free-market liberal Free Democratic Party pulled out.
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One in three NZ women harrassed online - survey
One-third of New Zealand women have been subjected to online abuse and harassment, with half of the victims fearing for their personal safety, a new survey says.
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Manawatū District Council votes in favour of Māori wards
The Manawatū District Council is the latest council to vote in favour of establishing Māori wards at the next local body elections.
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Tonga's elections conducted professionally, Commonwealth
The chair of the Commonwealth observer group says Tonga's elections last week were conducted peacefully and professionally.
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Are poor managers driving employees to quit?
Nit-picky managers are a major cause of people leaving their jobs, according to a new survey. But a human resources professor says the issue lies with a lack of support from the top. Audio
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Tongans back Pohiva's Democratic Party
The people of Tonga appear to have sent a message, handing a landslide victory to 'Akilisi Pohiva's Democratic Party in Thursday's election. Audio
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Dateline Pacific morning edition for 17 November 2017
Audio 17 Nov 2017One of the Pacific leaders at the COP23 climate change conference in Bonn in Germany says the meeting is struggling to make progress on key issues; the new Solomon Islands prime minister Rick Hou says… Audio
