Election
Slim lead for incumbent in Palau election - Absentee votes to decide result
In the Palau presidential race, the incumbent, Tommy Remengesau, is leading his brother-in-law Surangel Whipps Junior, by less than a hundred votes.
Whipps leads Remengesau in Palau early results
Early results from Tuesday's general election in Palau have Senator Surangel Whipps Jr. leading in the presidential race.
Word Christchurch 2016: The State of America
America has been a strange and interesting place in 2016: the most divisive, alarming and downright bizarre primaries and presidential race in recent history, one of the country's worst mass shootings… Audio
Did Trump out-Trump himself in the last debate?
Did Donald Trump hijack his own performance at the third and final US presidential showdown against Hilary Clinton? Despite a more self assured and polished performance over all by the Republican… Audio
Simon Marks picks over yesterday's presidential debate
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton clash in the final presidential debate. Our correspondent Simon Marks was there and says Mr Trump failed to capitalise on a good start when he refused to say he'd… Audio
Clinton widens lead over Trump in polls
Hillary Clinton widens her lead over Donald Trump in national polls but Mr Trump is staying close in key swing states. Simon Marks in Washington DC has the latest. Audio
Trump calls for drug tests for himself and Clinton
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has accused rival Hillary Clinton of being "pumped up" during their last debate, saying they should both be tested for drugs before the next one.
Call to 'Dump Trump' are growing louder
University of Texas School of Law professor, Steve Vladeck, explains if 'Dump Trump" could get any traction. His take - watch what happens with Republicans who was vying for seats in the Senate. Audio
Auckland's winners and losers after weekend elections
The freshly elected mayor Phil Goff heads for the council headquarters this morning to meet senior executives, after firing a few shots at the weekend about who is going to be in charge. Audio
Labour's local government success a "springboard" for 2017
The political left celebrates another clean sweep of the major centres in the weekend's local elections but the right is unperturbed. Audio
Republicans in chaos in lead up to second debate
Donald Trump's presidential campaign is in turmoil after a video surfaces in which Mr Trump makes crude comments about women. Some senior Republicans pull their support but Trump is vowing to fight… Audio
Elections a turning point for Nelson roading
A clean out of Green councillors in Nelson clears the way for the city's controversial southern highway plan. Audio
Trump heads into second debate with his campaign in turmoil
Donald Trump's campaign's in turmoil as he heads into the second presidential debate with Hillary Clinton this afternoon. Audio
South Auckland voting box aims to capture late rush
In a last effort to get more Aucklanders to vote in the local-body elections, a temporary voting box was set up yesterday afternoon in the Manukau shopping centre.
Vice presidential hopefuls to square off in only debate
Vice-presidential candidates Mike Pence and Tim Kaine face off in their only debate today. Our correspondent Simon Marks says both will have to answer awkward questions in defence of their boss. Audio
Final Auckland mayoral debate gets a bit ribald
Expletives were flying in the last debate in the Auckland mayoralty contest. Todd Niall was there. Audio
Low voter turnout has people worried about democracy's health
With just days to go until votes are counted in the local body elections, voter turnout is on track for a record low. Audio
PNG's Polye leading recount in Kandep
Papua New Guinea's opposition leader, Don Polye, appears to be leading in a recount in his Kandep constituency.
Clinton, Trump back on campaign trail after debate
Donald Trump has now turned on yesterday's debate moderator, as most pundits declare Hillary Clinton the winner.
Mr Trump also complained about his microphone crackling, which Mrs Clinton dismissed.
…The aftermath of last night's US presidential debate
The fallout from last night's US presidential debate continues for Donald Trump, while Hillary Clinton continues campaigning. Our correspondent Simon Marks was at the debate. Audio
