Referendum
French PM to advance New Caledonia agenda
French Prime Minister on New Caledonia visit as independence referendum nears. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 6 November 2017
The roll is decided for next year's independence referendum in New Caledonia; a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Samoa triggers memories of the devastating 2009 tsunami; Cook Islands tourism is booming… Audio
New Caledonia independence referendum, roll confirmed
The electoral roll is now fixed for next year's independence referendum in New Caledonia. Audio
Paris to host talks on New Caledonia's independence referendum
Talks due on New Caledonia's independence referendum. Audio
Catalonia independence vote: 'Result is irrelevant'
Catalonian authorities say 90-percent of those who voted in the referendum yesterday support the region's right to independence. This comes after almost 900 voters were hurt in violent clashes with… Audio
Don Brash and Marama Fox debate the Maori seats
Do we still need Maori electorate seats in Parliament? Don Brash, a spokesperson for the Hobson's Pledge Trust which wants a referendum on the seats and Marama Fox, co-leader of the Maori Party, which… Audio
Bougainville communities to own referendum process
Bougainville's preparations for its referendum on possible independence from Papua New Guinea are being taken back to the communities. Audio
Brexit: should the UK stay or walk away ?
The UK votes on whether to leave or remain in the European Union on 23rd June. What is the financial case for each side? Roger Bootle is executive chairman of Capital Economics, author of The Trouble… Audio
The flag remains the same
It's over. The country has backed the current flag to remain as our national heraldry. Audio
John Key says last chance to change flag before republic
The Prime Minister John Key says this flag referendum will be the last chance the country has to change the flag unless New Zealand becomes a republic. Audio
Social media boosted Red Peak but not everyone on board
Vocal support for the Red Peak design on social media culminated in a 50,000 strong petition calling for it to be included in the referendum. Reporter Mohamed Hassan took to Auckland streets to test… Audio
Legislation on verge of passing to put Red Peak on referendum
After days of political manoeuvering Red Peak is on the verge of becoming a fifth option in November's flag referendum. Political editor Jane Patterson reports. Audio
Voting papers out in Hawke's Bay amalgamation referendum
A referendum on whether Hawke's Bay's five councils should merge is under way. The proposal is to replace the Napier City, Wairoa District, Hastings District, Central Hawke's Bay District and...
European correspondent Seamus Kearney
EU migrant quota plan runs into trouble, as ministers decide on a military campaign against smugglers. The first gay wedding for serving EU leader, as Ireland gets ready for world's first referendum… Audio
Mixed reaction on flag referenda costs
The Government will spend almost 26 million dollars on the New Zealand flag whether or not the country votes to change it. Audio
Scotland votes 'No' to independence
Scotland has chosen to stay in the United Kingdom, spurning independence in a historic referendum that's attracted a record turnout. Audio
Scotland forecast to vote NO
With more than 60 percent of the referendum votes declared, the Nationalists have conceded defeat. Audio
Europe correspondent - Seamus Kearney
Ukraine and the secessionist regions of Donetsk and Luhansk which are voting on referenda as whether to stay in Ukraine or become part of Russia. Audio
