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What does history tell us about NZ First coalitions?
The negotiations to decide whether it will be National or Labour who leads the country for the next three years will finally get underway today. Winston Peters has been giving little away - but does… Video, Audio
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Dateline Pacific morning edition for 5 October 2017
Audio 5 Oct 2017UN urged to resolve unfinished business of Papuan self-determination; PACER-plus signatories urged to closely examine their commitments; Tongan lawyer hoping third time lucky in next month's poll… Audio
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Catalonia independence 'in matter of days'
Catalonia will declare independence from Spain in a matter of days, the leader of the region has told the BBC.
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Independence vote illegal, Spain's king says
King Felipe VI has condemned organisers of Catalonia's independence referendum for having put themselves "outside the law".
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Women in the running for Tongan elections
Fifteen of the 86 candidates who have put their names forward for the Tonga general elections on the 16th of November are women. Audio
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Former Auckland lawyer hoping third time lucky in Tonga poll
A lawyer who unsuccessfully stood in the past two Tongan elections is confident he can make it in next month's poll.
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Two more police killed in PNG election violence
Two policemen have been killed in Papua New Guinea in the latest violence related to the country's lengthy and troubled election.
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86 candidates to line up for Tonga election
Fewer candidates are set to contest the Tonga general election next month compared with 2014.
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Catalonia has won right to statehood - regional leader
Catalonia's leader says the region has won the right to statehood following Sunday's contentious referendum, which was marred by violence. Audio
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What's happening in Spain?
Analysis - A primer on Catalonia's separatist government and its referendum on leaving Spain.
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Hundreds of Catalonia voters injured
Audio 2 Oct 2017About 800 people have reportedly been injured as police used force to try to block voting in Catalonia's independence referendum. The Spanish government has pledged to stop the poll that was declared… Audio
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Barcelona voter describes violent scenes
Audio 2 Oct 2017Emergency officials say close to 800 people have been injured when police used force to try to block voting in Catalonia's independence referendum. The Spanish government has pledged to stop the poll… Audio
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Scores injured in violence over Barcelona independence vote
Hundreds are reportedly injured in Barcelona after Spanish national police used force to try halt Catalonia's independence referendum. Voters have been shot at with rubber bullets and attacked with… Audio
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Catalan referendum: Voting begins amid police crackdown
Spanish national police moved to shut down a banned independence referendum in Catalonia, confronting crowds of angry voters at some polling stations in a showdown that has raised fears of unrest…
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Party leaders picking on the media
When Winston Peters took centre stage this week, he also took a big swing at the media. Other party leaders also criticised the media coverage of the election, but some political players and the media… Video, Audio
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Too much talk about too few polls?
The two big TV broadcasters aggressively promoted and reported the opinion polls they paid for during the election campaign, which returned some very different results. How did they compare with the… Video, Audio
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Party leaders picking on the media
When Winston Peters took centre stage this week, he also took a big swing at the media. Other party leaders also criticised the media coverage of the election, but some political players and the media…
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Too much talk about too few polls?
The two big TV broadcasters aggressively promoted and reported the opinion polls they paid for during the election campaign, which returned some very different results. How did they compare with the…
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Catalonia referendum: Thousands turn out for closing rally
Tens of thousands of Catalan separatists have taken part in a final rally ahead of Sunday's planned referendum on independence from Spain.
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Auckland Council Māori seat put to vote
A chance to create a Māori seat on the Auckland Council may be lost today, with the mayor favouring the "do nothing" option. Audio
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Winston wins the web
Can't get a straight answer from Winston Peters about who he'll go into coalition with? Ask Google instead.
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Latest Republican push to repeal Obamacare collapses
A Republican plan to replace Obamacare will not be voted on this week, effectively signalling its collapse.
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Ousted Māori Party considers next steps
Māori Party leaders blame themselves for the movement's ousting from Parliament, party founder Dame Tariana Turia says. Audio
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Media commentator Gavin Ellis
A thorough debrief of media coverage before, during and after the election, that ended in speculation fatigue, and the small island of serenity at the the BBC called "slow TV". Gavin Ellis is a media… Audio
