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In today's Focus on Politics podcast Political Reporter Katie Scotcher examines one of the fastest political downfalls in New Zealand's history.

Dame Lynda Topp joins a host of new names seeking a seat on the Ashburton District Council, which is set for a changing of the guard with four current councillors not standing for re-election.

Analysis - Christopher Luxon must decide whether Sam Uffindell stays or goes - the most difficult call he's made since as leader - while a Labour MP launches an extraordinary attack on his caucus…

Auckland businessman Leo Molloy has spoken to media after pulling out of the Auckland mayoralty race when polls suggested he would not win the election. Watch it here.

Molloy says polls suggest he couldn't win the Auckland mayoralty race and withdrawing is the right thing to do.

What a difference less than a week can make: National lurching from success to controversy and Labour facing its own bombshell, Political Editor Jane Patterson writes.

National Party's leader and deputy leader say details of Sam Uffindell's flat are "not great" and "yuck", and the party will continue improving its candidate selection processes.

A former New Plymouth mayor says he can understand why no one has put their hand up to stand for the city's Māori ward.

Opinion - The accusations against MP Sam Uffindell are showing National leader Christopher Luxon that driving a strong team culture doesn't just mean just celebrating the wins, but also dealing with…

Republicans have moved to turn the FBI's search of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate into a campaign issue. Audio

Papua New Guinea's incumbent Prime Minister, James Marape, has been returned to the top job.

The Auditor-General's submission on three waters legislation is a "constructive suggestion", the minister says, and a normal part of the Parliamentary process. Video

National has dropped to 37 percent but still leads Labour on 33 percent in the latest 1 News / Kantar political poll.

Elon Musk has challenged Twitter Inc Chief Executive Officer Parag Agrawal to a public debate about the percentage of bots on the social media platform.

Fijian police in court, new flights to LA from Tahiti, and clerks unhappy with mainland nomination

Papua New Guinea Police claim they are closing in on 15 candidates in Enga Province who allegedly used guns to threaten civilians in their attempt to derail the General Elections.

Students and tourists flocked to apply for visas on the day the last border restrictions were lifted.