Election
Hundreds stand for DHBs but who knows what they stand for?
Almost four hundred people are standing for District Health Boards but their invisibility is something some want to change. Audio
Christchurch mayoralty rivals Dalziel and Minto debate issues
We talk to Christchurch mayoralty candidates, the incumbent Lianne Dalziel and her challenger, the veteran activist John Minto. Audio
George Bush senior is apparently voting for Clinton
Who'd have thunk it? President George H.W. Bush is reportedly planning to vote for Hillary Clinton in the US presidential election. Audio
Putin's United Russia gains early election lead
United Russia, backed by President Vladimir Putin, has taken about half the votes in the country's parliamentary election, early results suggest.
Voter awareness campaign launched in New Caledonia
The French High Commission in New Caledonia has launched a campaign encouraging voters to enroll as the territory nears its 2018 referendum on possible independence.
Farage set to stump for Trump
Anti-EU politician Nigel Farrage, the leading figure in Brexit campaign, is to address supporters of US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
New electoral system proposed for Solomons
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister has launched a dialogue on possible new electoral systems for the country.
American Samoa election date declared
The United States' territory will hold its general election in November.
Trump 'reviewing' deportation plans
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's plans to deport 11 million people illegally living in the US are under review, his campaign manager says.
Darcy Richardson: third-party candidates
Kim Hill talks to author, historian and political activist Darcy G. Richardson, who ran against President Obama in five states as a candidate for the 2012 Democratic Party presidential nomination, and… Audio
Trump says Russia-Clinton emails remark was sarcasm
US presidential hopeful Donald Trump says he was being sarcastic when he appeared to invite Russian hackers to find Hillary Clinton's missing emails.
Auckland mayor? What's the big idea?
Analysis - One thing is missing from the race for the Auckland mayoralty - a big idea - writes Auckland Correspondent Todd Niall.
US Republican convention begins in uproar
The US Republican convention has kicked off with a failed attempt to defy Donald Trump and a rejected police request to suspend open-carry gun rights.
Shorten refuses to concede as Coalition pulls ahead
Australian Election - Opposition leader Bill Shorten is refusing to concede defeat despite the Coalition being tipped to achieve a majority.
Australians not sure what to think after election
Australians have had six PMs in the past decade - and some expected that the weekend's election would usher in a seventh. Now, after a hung result, Melbourne voters are no clearer as to their… Audio
Aussie election
Whether it's Britain, the United States, and now Australia, voters are defying convention, the expert predictions, and even the polls. Audio
Election result worst outcome for market - currency strategist
The Australian sharemarket has opened marginally weaker today despite the uncertainty after Saturday's general election. Audio
Shorten sweep vs Turnbull tide
Australian Election - Australians go to the polls today to decide who will govern for the next three years.
Australia correspondent Peter Munro
The latest from the final days of the Australian election campaign. Audio
Former Fiji coup leader seen as credible threat to Bainimarama
It's thought by some the new leader of the country's main opposition party, Sitiveni Rabuka, will give the government of Frank Bainimarama a run for his money at the next election. But others say the… Audio
