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Coalitions forming ahead of Solomons election
New Solomon Islands political party legislation is already having an effect on the political dynamics in the country.
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Tonga MPs urged to be business savvy
Audio 18 Nov 2014A Tonga business chief says it is vital that at least some of the incoming MPs are savvy business people. Audio
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Election Observers deploy to the provinces
Audio 17 Nov 2014The Commonwealth Observers Group in Solomon Islands for elections deploy to seven of the country's nine provinces. Audio
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Voters move en masse ahead of Solomons poll
Voters in the Solomon Islands capital are crowding ferries heading to the provinces ahead of next Wednesday's election.
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Solomon Islanders go to the polls next week
Audio 14 Nov 2014Solomon Islanders go to the polls on Wednesday next week to choose a new parliament from more than 400 candidates. Audio
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Ousted CNMI mayor sues
The former mayor of Tinian in the Northern Marianas, Ramon Dela Cruz, has filed a lawsuit to force a recount of votes or a re-election after last week's poll.
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Election petitions filed in American Samoa
Two complaints relating to last week's general election in American Samoa have been filed with the High Court.
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PNG confirmed as top donor to Fiji poll
Figures released by the Fiji's Supervisor of Elections show that Papua New Guinea has given Fiji more money to pay for the September election than it cost to hold the polls.
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Tonga's Democratic Party in Tonga focuses on rule of law
Audio 12 Nov 2014The Democratic Party in Tonga says its emphasis going into this month's election is on accountability and restoring the rule of law. Audio
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The Panel with Arini Loader and Sam Johnson (Part 1)
Audio 11 Nov 2014Topics - the incredible saga of prison absconder Phillip Smith, now in Brazil. He left the country with $10,000 in cash. He's been in contact with his lawyer in New Zealand today. He wants to make… Audio
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More police needed in Solomons for poll - RAMSI
The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands is defending a decision to bring in extra officers to support local police during next week's elections.
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Inos gets Democrats backing in CNMI runoff
The CNMI Democratic Party has endorsed the territory's Republican Party bet Eloy Inos in the run off for the CNMI's governorship set for next week.
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Australian riot police in Solomons for elections
Audio 10 Nov 2014Additional RAMSI personnel arrive in Solomon Islands for elections next week. Audio
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Fiji opposition probe into election continues
Fiji's opposition says it is still investigating alleged discrepancies into the election nearly two months ago.
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Catalonians vote in non-binding poll
The people of Catalonia in north-eastern Spain are voting in a disputed and non-binding poll on independence. Catalonia is a wealthy region of 7.5 million people.
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Amata thanks American Samoa voters
American Samoa's Congresswoman-elect Aumua Amata has thanked her supporters and has also welcomed the offer of support from Congressman Faleomavaega Eni Hunkin.
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Fiji's democracy still hinged on military
Audio 6 Nov 2014An Australian academic says the stability of Fiji's new democracy will still depend on military support, like every brand of leadership since 1987. Audio
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American Samoa's Faleomavaega unseated
Republican Aumua Amata has unseated incumbent Congressman Faleomavaega Eni Hunkin in American Samoa.
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More police expected for Solomons elections
RAMSI says it will fly in officers from participating countries to bolster security operations for the elections on November the 19th.
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Polling closed in American Samoa's elections.
Polling has closed in American Samoa's general elections.
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CNMI governor in run-off
Audio 5 Nov 2014There will be a run off in the Northern Marianas governor's election, with none of the four candidates achieving the necessary 50 percent plus one vote. Audio
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American Samoa voters head to polls
Voters in American Samoa are heading to the polls today for members of the American Samoa House of Representatives, and a delegate to Congress.
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Ukraine orders troops to key cities
Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko has ordered army reinforcements to key southern and eastern cities in case of a new rebel offensive in the regions.
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Sports stars' tweets referred to police
High-profile sports personalities Jonah Lomu, Israel Dagg and Eric Murray are among 26 people referred to the police over electoral law breaches. Audio
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American Samoa prepares for poll
In American Samoa, ballot boxes and elections officials have been flown to Manu'a for tomorrow's elections.
