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One woman elected in Solomons
The third woman ever to be elected to Parliament in Solomon Islands has won a seat in Temotu province, holding out the country's Foreign Minister, Clay Forau, by 22 votes.
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Tonga Power strike called off
Staff at Tonga Power Limited have called off a planned strike, following cabinet's decision to suspend an investigation into the company.
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Fragmentation a feature of Solomon Islands parliament
Audio 24 Nov 2014Freda Tuki Soria Comua has won a seat in the Solomon Islands parliament, just the third woman ever to have been elected to the country's legislature. Audio
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Solomons voters shun political parties
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister has lost his seat in the country's general election, with most of the 33 returning MP's running as independents.
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Polls shows sexism in Australia affecting girls' ambitions
Girls and young women are turning their back on a life of politics and other leadership roles - due to an overwhelming perception of sexism in Australia. Audio
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Tagata o te Moana for 22 November 2014
Audio 22 Nov 2014Solomon Islands voters toss out their prime minister; Tongans get ready to go to the polls; More work ahead to achieve a coup-free Fiji; Head of Fiji police says he'll act against any cover up; Somare… Audio
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Women fare poorly in Solomons poll
The Commonwealth Observer Group monitoring the Solomon Islands election says significant impediments remain to women successfully standing for election in the country.
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Cook Islands Court allows appeal
The Cook Islands Court of Appeal has this afternoon allowed an appeal on an election petition in the constituency of Mitiaro.
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More new faces than old so far in Solomons poll
More election results are being declared in Solomon Islands as the second day of counting draws to a close.
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CNMI election runoff underway
The runoff election for governor of the Northern Marianas between the incumbent Eloy Inos and the former speaker Heinz Hofschneider is underway.
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First results declared after Solomons election
First official results from the Solomon Islands eelctions show there will be at leat two new MPs.
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More work ahead for coup-free Fiji
Audio 21 Nov 2014New Zealand symposium told more work ahead lies ahead to ensure an end to Fiji's "coup culture". Audio
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Solomons vote count now underway
Audio 20 Nov 2014The vote count is underway following the election on Wednesday in Solomon Islands, first preliminary results possibly available tonight. Audio
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Fiji elections 'significant step' to coup-free future
A former Vice President of Fiji Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi says he is hopeful of a coup-free future for Fiji following September's elections.
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Voters go to the polls in Solomon Islands
Voters have been going to the polls today in Solomon Islands.
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Slow start to Solomons polling
Polling in Solomon Islands got off to a slow start after all the excitement of the campaign period.
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Dateline Pacific evening edition for 19 November 2014
Audio 19 Nov 2014It is calm and quiet on polling day in the Solomons; There are plans for legal action in Fiji after allegations of an assault while in custody; UNICEF warns pneumonia can kill; MSF trial drones in… Audio
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Peaceful and calm on Solomons election day
Audio 19 Nov 2014Solomons Islanders are voting today to elect a new 50 member parliament. Audio
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Solomon Islands polling stations open
Polling stations are now open in Solomon Islands for the 2014 general election with more than 287,000 registered voters expected to cast their votes.
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Mayor defends vote against Māori ward
A collective of iwi and hapū have criticised a decision by the Tauranga City Council to vote against the creation of a Māori ward in the 2016 election. Mayor Stuart Crosby says the city isn't ready.
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Solomons Police in ramp up election operations
Solomon Islands police have is out in force on the streets ahead of polling elections in the country tomorrow.
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Solomon Islanders head to the polls
Solomon Islanders are poised to go to the polls tomorrow and campaigning is at fever pitch, with thousands of people taking to the streets with political banners and symbols.
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Little man for the job of Labour's big rebuild
Andrew Little has been elected the Labour Party's leader and has the task of rebuilding the party after its disastrous election loss in September. Video, Audio
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Solomons campaigning reaches boiling point
On the eve of elections in Solomon Islands campaigning is at a fever pitch as thousands of supporters take to the streets with political banners and symbols. Video
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Solomon Islands go to the polls tomorrow
Audio 18 Nov 2014Solomon Islands go to the polls tomorrow to elect a new 50 member parliament. Audio
