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Race Relations Commissioner Joris de Bres says the provision of Maori seats on local councils should not be decided by a public vote.

A complaint has been lodged with the Chief Electoral Officer because of a report a Labour Party volunteer coerced a voter to vote early in the Mt Albert by-election. Labour says the incident was a…

On the eve of Libya's first parliamentary election since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi last year, gunmen have fired on a helicopter carrying voting material near the eastern city of Benghazi.

The UK Independence Party says it will "completely change British politics" if it wins in European elections next year.

Straws are expected to be drawn today to determine who will win the Toi village seat in Niue, a seat which could play a crucial role in determining who will...

Conservative Party chief executive Christine Rankin says she is gearing up for a strong contest if she stands at next year's general election. Audio

Opposition leader in Australia Tony Abbott says he can't bind his party for all time in opposition to same sex marriage.

MPs in Solomon Islands have voted in a new Prime Minister. The Solomon Island Broadcasting Corporation says the winner is Danny Philip who defeated the only other contender Steve Abana.

People in southern Sudan have voted overwhelmingly to declare independence from the north. The outcome was expected.

The Fiji interim government has briefed diplomats in Suva on its preparations for planned elections in three years. The interim Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, and the Solicitor General…

All ballot papers for the referendum on smacking have been delivered.

A movie version of a hit Disney TV show featuring teen actress Miley Cyrus has topped the North American box office this Easter.