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Lottery winners funding Scottish campaign
A couple who won a record lottery jackpot in Europe are bankrolling the campaign for Scottish independence.
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Ukraine rebels hold self-rule votes
Pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine's two eastern regions are holding "self-rule" referendums - a move condemned by the Ukrainian government and the West.
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Ukraine secession
Audio 11 May 2014Moscow correspondent on the region of Donetsk, and its poll on whether to stay in Ukraine or join Russia. Audio
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Tagata o te Moana for 10 May 2014
Audio 10 May 2014Save the Children says more help needed for Solomon Islands recovery; New Caledonia readies for Sunday's election; Mounting criticism in Fiji of regime double standards over polls; Members of the Fiji… Audio
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New Caledonia election campaign ends
Campaigning has ended in New Caledonia for tomorrow's provincial elections. A total of 76 seats will have to be filled in the three provincial assemblies, with 54 of these members...
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Late Edition for Friday 9 May 2014
Audio 9 May 2014Why one of Lombard directors found guilty of misleading investors won't apoligise to them, two Dunedin gangs say they want to go straight and in Dateline Pacific New Calendonia goes to the polls. Audio
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New Caledonia election campaign nearing end
Campaigning is come to a close in New Caledonia for Sunday's provincial elections.
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Activists ignore Putin with vote vow
Pro-Russian activists in eastern Ukraine are to go ahead with an independence referendum on Sunday, despite a call from Russian President Vladimir Putin to postpone it.
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ANC sweeps to victory in South Africa
The African National Congress has won a commanding victory in South Africa's general election. Partial results show the party has more than 60 percent of the vote.
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Criticism in Fiji of regime double standards over polls
Audio 9 May 2014There's mounting criticism from Fiji's political parties that double standards are at play in the run up to the election. Audio
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New Caledonia readies for Sunday's election
Audio 9 May 2014Voters in New Caledonia will go to the polls on Sunday in an election crucial for a possible series of three independence referenda. Audio
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Poll hits power companies' shares
Shares in the three Government-controlled power companies have taken a hit, after a Roy Morgan poll indicated a Labour-Green government would win if an election was held today.
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The Panel with C.Trotter and Denise L'Estrange-Corbet (Part 1)
Audio 8 May 2014Topics - the results of the latest Roy Morgan Poll. This bears mention, it's the first indicator of trouble in the polls for the government. The Speaker has cleared New Zealand First MP Denis O Rourke… Audio
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South Africans turn out to vote
South Africans are voting in general elections as the country marks 20 years since the end of white-minority rule.
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Fiji polls shaping up to be battle of personalities
An observer of Fiji politics says the Fiji election will mostly be a battle of personalities and leadership. Three parties and one proposed party have now confirmed who will lead...
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Fiji's unfair election process biggest threat: Felix Anthony
Audio 7 May 2014The first leader of Fiji's newest party, the People's Democratic Party, says he feels more threatened by an unfair election process than the prospect of standing against the regime leader in the… Audio
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Fiji urged to invite EU observers
Fiji's National Federation Party says the European Union should be included among official election observers who are to be led by Australia for the September the 17th polls.
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Suarez named footballer of the year
The Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has completed his redemption from outcast to hero, after being named England's Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers' Association. The prestigious honour…
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Support for Govt's teacher policy
Most people support the Government's $360 million policy of creating roles for the best teachers but, given the choice, they would spend the money on other things, a survey shows.
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Mining watchdog worried by state of emergency in Porgera
Audio 5 May 2014A mining watchdog says it is worried by a state of emergency in place in the Papua New Guinea mining town of Porgera, following previous incidents of violence. Audio
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Fiji parties challenge ballot design
Audio 5 May 2014Fiji's opposition parties are planning legal action to change the design of the ballot papers for the planned general election. Audio
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National Front wants New Caledonia referendum
The National Front in New Caledonia has called for an independence referendum as soon as possible.
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POWER PLAY
Political resignations are becoming all too common at the moment, with Shane Jones sudden departure from Labour last week followed on Thursday by National's Maurice Williamson.
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Fiji lists polling stations for September election
The Fiji Electoral Commission has released a list of more than 1,300 polling venues for the elections promised for September.
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Iraq votes for first time since US left
Iraqis are voting in the country's first parliamentary elections since the withdrawal of US troops three years ago.
