Elections
Labour: 'It's the best of a bad bunch'
In Checkpoint's latest 'pass the phone around poll', John Campbell asks Blackball locals what they think about the current situation. Video, Audio
Andrew Little: 'I ain't giving up now'
An internal UMR poll has put support for the Labour party at 23 percent...one percent lower than a shock One News Colmar Brunton poll. Andrew Little talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
NZ First up to 16% in election poll
The UMR poll result which emerged today had National taking a hit dropping 5 points to 42 and New Zealand First up five points to 16 per cent. Winston Peters joins Checkpoint live. Video, Audio
Blackball locals on Labour's leadership, polling and hopes
Patrons at 'Formerly the Blackball Hilton' pub in Blackball, the birthplace of the Labour party, pass the phone around to talk to John Campbell to share their thoughts on the party's position in the… Video, Audio
Andrew Little committed to staying on as Labour leader
Labour recorded its lowest ever result in the One News Colmar Brunton poll at 24 percent, but the party's own internal polling is worse at 23 percent. Jane Patterson reports. Video, Audio
Brownlee vs Manji - voters signal who they'll vote for
Conan Young asks voters on the streets of Ilam who they will vote for - Gerry Brownlee or Raf Manji? Video, Audio
David v Goliath battle shaping in Christchurch seat of Ilam
Gerry Brownlee has held the seat of Ilam since it was formed 21 years ago, but high profile councillor Raf Manji, who is standing against him, says voters are ready for a change. Video, Audio
Deadly violence in Wabag highlights PNG election flaws
Papua New Guinea police have confirmed that four people died in election-related violence early on Saturday in the capital of Enga province. Audio
Labour ditches tax cuts in favour of higher social spending
Labour has made its main economic pitch to voters with its alternative Budget, under which billions more would be spent on health, education and boosting family incomes. Audio
It's about unity, say African New Zealanders
As the election approaches, immigration is a sensitive topic for migrant communities. Lynda Chanwai-Earle heads along to Africa Day celebrations in Wellington to find out what's on the minds… Audio, Gallery
Waiting and watching in PNG's polling routine
There's a theme of "waiting and watching" as people turn out vote in Papua New Guinea's general election. Audio
Greens to campaign for electorate seat for first time in 18 years
The Green party will contest Nick Smith's seat in Nelson. It announced today former journalist and Nelson City Councillor Matt Lawry would run on a 'two ticks' campaign in the electorate. Video, Audio
Sparks fly ahead of fiery French vote
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen and centrist young gun, Emmanuel Macron go head-to-head on Sunday 7th May in France's presidential election after one of the most bitter, divisive and… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 26 April 2017
Debate continues over the quality of healthcare in Fiji; A new flood prediction tool is trialled in Fiji; Candidates line up for Niue election; Australia is labelled a 'rogue state' for Manus Island… Audio
Macron, Le Pen will contest second round in French elections
Centrist Emmanuel Macron looks set to face the far-right leader Marine Le Pen in the second round of the French elections. Christian Malard from i24 News speaks to us from the headquarters of the… Audio
Emanuel Macron set to win first round of French presidential elections
Polls have just closed in the first round of the French presidential elections. Journalist Peter Allen, who is at an election count in Central Paris, says Centrist Emmanuel Macron and far-right… Audio
Labour MPs to elect a new deputy leader next week
Labour MPs will elect a new deputy next week after Annette King announced she would quit at the election, with Jacinda Ardern in pole position to replace her. Jane Patterson reports. Video, Audio
Andrew Little and Jacinda Ardern on her sudden deputy nomination
Annette King will retire at the election and has backed Mt Albert MP Jacinda Ardern as her replacement, as has Labour leader Andrew Little. Video, Audio
A hot minute with the Mt Albert by-election candidates
Mt Albert voters will go to the polls tomorrow to select a new MP. Checkpoint invited the three frontrunners to sum up their campaigns in just one minute. Video, Audio
Fear of unfairness in approaching PNG election
Papua New Guinea's opposition leader says there are ominous signs for those hoping for free and fair elections next year. Audio