Election
Circus tent rises on 2026 election
Once the election date is announced, politics can disintegrate into a toxic mess. Don't expect this year to be any different.
Taking the political temperature a year ahead of the vote
With just 12 months until the next election, the mood of the nation is 'one of disillusionment', and that's reflected in the polls.
'Huge relief' in Samoa post snap election - Aupito says
A former New Zealand politician says there is a sense of relief in Samoa following snap general election day. Aupito William Sio is in Samoa to vote and support the...
Challenges issued ahead of Samoa general election
The country's electoral commissioner says when the window for objections closed, there was one voter objection and 11 candidate ones. Audio
The electoral changes that will disenfranchise tens of thousands
The government's suite of amendments to electoral law haven't gone down well, but that's not stopping them from pushing ahead with the changes.
Australian national election heads to final week of campaigning
Promises to voters, along with the occasional backdown, are flowing thick and fast as the Australian national election heads towards it final week of campaigning. Australia correspondent Peter Ryan… Audio
Polls open for runoff election in American Samoa
The vote today is between the two sides that received the most votes in the gubernatorial race on 5 November.
When will we know the US election result?
Explainer - The United States is finally nearly ready to choose its next president. Here's what you need to know about how to watch from New Zealand.
Former chief of staff speaks about Donald Trump
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump's longest serving chief of staff making scathing comments about the former president. An update on Rudy Giuliani, the… Audio
UK: Sunak v Starmer - final debate, betting scandal widens
UK correspondent Natasha Clark on the countdown to the election. Audio
Ready, set, go in Solomons PM race - Jeremiah Manele vs Matthew Wale
The election of the prime minister will be held at 9.30am local time on Thursday.
I Was There When: Muldoon called the snap election
Emile Donovan speaks to a TVNZ cameraman who was there on June 14 1984 when the prime minister drunkenly held a press conference to call a snap election. Audio
'A lot more to do' after week of deliberations - Christopher Luxon
The incoming prime minister met with the leaders of ACT and New Zealand First this week to discuss the formation of the new government with little revealed.
The Panel with Sue Kedgely and Stephen Franks (Part 2)
Today on The Panel Wallace and panellists take a look at Act's plan to scrap building consents, why homegrown food is sometimes cheaper overseas and the case for walking your cat on a lead. Audio
The Panel with Sue Kedgely and Stephen Franks (Part 1)
Today on The Panel Wallace and panellists talk to an expert about what you need ahead of voting. They discuss National's policy proposal to bring back health targets. And, they debate appropriate… Audio
Questions for Oral Answer 24 August 2023
GLEN BENNETT to the Minister of Energy and Resources: How is the Government partnering with businesses to reduce their emissions? NICOLA WILLIS to the Minister of Finance: Does he stand by all of his… Audio
Questions for Oral Answer 23 August 2023
CHRISTOPHER LUXON to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions?
HELEN WHITE to the Minister of Housing: What recent progress has the Government made to boost… Audio
