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Fiji's Rabuka hints at running on NFP ticket
Fiji's first coup-maker and a former prime minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, has hinted at running for election next year on the National Federation Party ticket. The NFP last worked with Mr...
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Bolstered Tuvalu opposition seeks reconvening of parliament
Following the by-election result on Nukufetau Island at the weekend, Tuvalu's opposition has presented a petition to the Governor General seeking the use of his special powers to reconvene parliament.
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Fiji's Rabuka hints at running on NFP ticket
Audio 1 Jul 2013Fiji's first coup-maker and a former prime minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, has hinted at running for election next year on the National Federation Party ticket. Audio
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Maori Party says still strong despite election result
Maori Party co-leader Pita Sharples is rejecting suggestions the party is on its way out after coming third in the Ikaroa-Rawhiti by-election behind Labour and Mana. Audio
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Labour MP for Ikaroa-Rawhiti keen to help constituents
New Ikaroa-Rawhiti MP Meka Whaitiri says it's time to do something about all the suffering she has seen in the electorate.
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Labour wins Ikaroa-Rawhiti by-election
The Labour Party's Meka Whaitiri has won the Ikaroa-Rawhiti seat with a strong majority.
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Labour holds Ikaroa-Rawhiti
The Mana candidate who relegated the Maori Party to third in the Ikaroa-Rawhiti by-election says Maori shouldn't have to split their votes and need one strong party. The Labour Party's Meka Whaitiri…
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Rudd leads in preferred prime minister stakes
The first national poll taken in Australia since Kevin Rudd returned as Prime Minister shows he has taken a significant lead as the country's preferred leader.
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Early voting in Ikaroa-Rawhiti by-election
Almost 2000 voters have already cast their ballot ahead of Saturday's by-election in Ikaroa-Rawhiti.
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The Week in Review - week ending 28 June 2013
Audio 28 Jun 2013A review of the week's news including : Government to put money and support behind Auckland rail loop, negotiations underway as government seeks support for new spy law,snowed in farmers grateful for… Audio
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Rudd coy about election date
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd was coy in parliament on Thursday over the date of the Australian general election. Audio
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Long delayed Tuvalu by-election underway
A key by-election is being conducted in Tuvalu today, more than five months after the seat after the Nukufetau seat became vacant on the death of Lotoala Metia. There are...
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Long delayed Tuvalu by election underway
A key by-election is being conducted in Tuvalu today, more than five months after the seat after the Nukufetau seat became vacant on the death of Lotoala Metia. There are...
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Voters in Ikaroa-Rawhiti head to the polls tomorrow
Audio 28 Jun 2013Voters go to the polls tomorrow in Ikaroa-Rawhiti to select a new parliamentary representative, following the death of the Labour MP, Parekura Horomia in April. Audio
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Economist expects trade figures to remain volatile
Westpac economist Nathan Penny expects trade figures to remain volatile with the impact of the drought on the price of dairy products coming through and imports rising off the back of the Canterbury…
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500th execution performed in Texas
Texas has executed its 500th inmate since the state reinstated the death penalty in 1982. Texas is one of 32 US states to still have the death penalty.
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Rudd sworn-in as PM again
Kevin Rudd has officially returned to Australia's top job, three years after being dumped as prime minister. He was sworn-in on Thursday. Audio
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PM congratulates Rudd on regaining leadership
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has congratulated Kevin Rudd on regaining the leadership of the Australian Labor Party and acknowledged deposed leader Julia Gillard. Audio
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Opposition says 2020 not soon enough for rail link
Opposition parties are putting pressure on the Government to help fund the Auckland rail link earlier than the 2020 date it has committed to. Audio
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The Panel with Bernard Hickey and Islay Macleod (Part 1)
Audio 27 Jun 2013Topics - Kevin Rudd has been sworn in again as Australia's prime minister - and it looks as though the country will go to the polls earlier than the planned September 14 election. A Waikato… Audio
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Rudd ousts Gillard in leadership vote
Kevin Rudd has ousted Julia Gillard as leader of the Australian Labor Party and Prime Minister after vote by the party caucus on Wednesday night. The vote was 57 to 45 in his favour.
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Mana Party candidate driving youth to the polls
The Mana Party candidate in the race for the Ikaroa-Rawhiti seat says he's taking young voters by the car load to the polling booths.
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Te Manu Korihi News for 26 June 2013
Audio 26 Jun 2013The Maori Party co-leader, Pita Sharples, has defended allegations he hasn't been "visible" enough in promoting Te Reo; Meanwhile, the Maori Party MP for Waiariki, Te Ururoa Flavell, has become Deputy… Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 26 June 2013
Audio 26 Jun 2013The government is to advertise a controversial deed of mandate next month, to settle the Ngapuhi claims; The Maori Party co-leader, Pita Sharples, has defended allegations he hasn't been "visible"… Audio
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The Panel with Dita de Boni and Chris Wikaira (Part 1)
Audio 26 Jun 2013Topics - New Zealand Post says it is no great secret that mail processing volumes have been dropping. The Labour party leader, David Shearer has dismissed a new poll showing the Labour party has… Audio
