Elections

We take a closer look at the upcoming PNG elections which will feature new districts and counting procedures; New Pacific Health National Director role created for Health NZ; And while Tonga's PATOA… Audio

As we head towards another local body election Local Government New Zealand says councils in this country have a diversity problem. Jesse talks to NZ's youngest councillor, Sophie Handford. Audio

Does the new leader of The Opportunities Party Raf Manji have what it takes to get the party across the 5 percent threshold to get into Parliament at the 2023 election?  Audio

Lack of funding, an outdated common roll and Covid-19 all big issues for this year's national election in PNG. Audio

The media marked a quarter of a century of MMP with a lot of mixed reviews on how it has changed our politics - and our country. Mediawatch talks to a documentary-maker who created one of the most… Audio

Tonga elections next month are unlikely to usher in change - that's the view of academic Dr Sitiveni Halapua. Audio

Political turmoil in Samoa is continuing to play out today. Samoa Observer Editor Alex Rheeney talks to Jesse. Audio

Crowds are descending on Samoa's parliament where the Speaker of the House has refused a court order to convene parliament, with members of the emergent FAST Party locked out of the building. Audio

The death toll continues to rise as Israel presses ahead with a fierce military offensive in the Gaza Strip. New Zealander Peter Bray is the vice-chancellor of the only university in the West Bank… Audio

The Supreme Court in Samoa is hearing a challenge to the head of state's decision to call a second election. Audio

Surangel Whipps Jr, the brother-in-law of outgoing President Tommy Remengesau, is to be Palau's new leader. Whipps' opponent in this week's election, outgoing Vice President Raynold Oilouch, has… Audio

NZ's final election results are in and National has lost two seats while Labour and Māori Party gain one each.  Audio

US journalist Jagruti Dave has the latest from the US.  Audio

Jesse speaks to political correspondent Jagruti Dave and political commentator Brent Budowsky. Audio

The US President, Donald Trump, has spoke for the first time since the election on Wednesday.

He says he has been cheated out of a victory.

Worldwatch reporter, Perlina Lau, spoke to Politico… Audio

The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, and her new cabinet of Ministers have been officially sworn in to Government by the Governor-General in Wellington this morning.

The ceremony at Government House… Audio