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PNG election flaws a domestic issue, says Australia
The Australian government says it has no role in decisions on Papua New Guinea election issues such as updating the electoral roll.
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Vanuatu leaders to elect new president today
Vanuatu is to elect its new president today after an electoral college was unable to settle on a final choice yesterday.
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Polling concluded in most PNG electorates
Most of Papua New Guinea's 89 open electorates have completed polling and are now preparing for counting, according to the Electoral Commission. Audio
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PNG electoral roll to be cleansed after election
Papua New Guinea's Electoral Commissioner says there will be a "forensic cleansing" of the electoral roll after the current election.
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Grievances abound as PNG election shifts into count
Audio 5 Jul 2017Most of Papua New Guinea's 89 open electorates have completed polling for the national election, according to the Electoral Commission. But as the electorates shift into counting mode, grievances… Audio
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PNG electoral chief urged not to declare PM's seat first
Papua New Guinea's Electoral Commissioner has been urged not to declare the election result in the prime minister's seat before other electorates.
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More university students' names not on PNG electoral roll
Many University of Papua New Guinea students are among those denied a chance to vote in this year's election.
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Some PNG electorates wrap up polling
Twenty-nine electorates out of the total of 89 have completed polling in Papua New Guinea's election.
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Shambolic polling period continues in PNG
Disquiet about flaws in Papua New Guinea's electoral roll persists as polling continues in the general election.
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Observers aware of roll complaints in PNG election
The Commonwealth Observer team monitoring Papua New Guinea's election is taking note of complaints about electoral roll flaws.
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Election observer team in PNG takes note of roll issues
The Commonwealth observer team monitoring Papua New Guinea's election is taking note of the flood of complaints about electoral roll flaws. However, the team's chairman says it's role is to observe… Audio
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Pacific candidates selected for NZ Maori Party
Pacific people in New Zealand sign up to be Maori Party election candidates. Audio, Gallery
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VIDEO: Trump's man in NZ keen on trade deal
New US ambassador Scott Brown will be looking for "any and all opportunities" for some sort of trade deal with New Zealand, he says. Video
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Dateline Pacific morning edition for 3 July 2017
Controversy mars the first half of polling in PNG's elections; French Polynesia marks 51 years since the first nuclear test; Life improves for four refugees stranded in Micronesia; Norfolk leaders… Audio
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Controversy mars first half of polling in PNG election
Halfway through its designated polling period, Papua New Guinea's national election has become mired in controversy. Audio
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Polling deferred in PNG PM's seat
Polling has been deferred in the electorate of Papua New Guinea's prime minister Peter O'Neill as the national election continues.
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Govt chief sec's role in PNG election defended
Papua New Guinea's Electoral Commissioner has defended the election role of the government's chief secretary.
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Celebrations as Germany says 'ja' to marriage equality
Same-sex couples will get full marital and adoption rights, despite Angela Merkel's vote against the change.
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Te Waonui for weeek ending Friday 30 June 2017
Audio 30 Jun 2017Maori and landowners north of Whangarei are denouncing plans by a luxury resort to take water from a local creek to irrigate its lawns; A social media star has been enlisted to get young Maori voters… Audio
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Ballot burning in Lae as more students miss out on vote
There were incidents of unrest around polling for Papua New Guinea's election in the city of Lae on Thursday.
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Social media star to recruit rangatahi voters
Officials have called in William Waiirua to get young Māori voters to the polls in three months' time.
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Pressure grows on commissioner as PNG election continues
As polling continues in PNG's general election, the Electoral Commissioner is under more pressure to resign.
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PNG election stumbles on after day of chaos
After a day of chaos in the national capital, Papua New Guinea's national election is stumbling on, reports Johnny Blades from Port Moresby.
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PNG election being rigged, says Morauta
Papua New Guinea's former prime minister Sir Mekere Morauta says the national election is being rigged under the watch of the Electoral Commissioner. Audio
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PNG Electoral Commissioner plays down capital ballot drama
Papua New Guinea's Electoral Commissioner says mishandled ballot papers caught by police in the capital yesterday will be replaced.
