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French Polynesia's government says the United Nations is welcome to send a team to assess the territory.

The French overseas minister Sebastien Lecornu is adamant that New Caledonia's independence referendum should go ahead on December 12th.

Power Play - Another decade, another review of electoral laws - but in the end any fundamental decisions will end up in the hands of politicians, Political Editor Jane Patterson writes.

Some political parties are pushing for some additional electoral law changes to be made, without waiting for an independent review, while others say it must go to a referendum.

Jail over political roadblock; vaccination target in Solomon Islands; and Samoan Parliament staffer suspended over online comments

The government is launching a sweeping review of the country's electoral laws including voting age, the three-year term, party funding and the "coat-tailing" rule.

The "many sleepless nights" aren't over for the man protecting Friedensreich Hundertwasser's legacy.

Hundertwasser Art Centre campaigners are counting down to opening day in Whangārei.

Following an overwhelmingly negative community response, Whakatāne District Council has sent a letter to Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta challenging many aspects of the government's Three…

Wellington City Council is floating the idea of a 'plan B' reform to its Three Waters systems ahead of Government consultation.

Mayors around the country are lining up for a fight as the controversial Three Waters reforms approach another deadline.

Switzerland has become one of the last countries in Western Europe to legalise gay marriage and the right to adopt children for same-sex couples.

Leader led Algeria through civil war but left under a cloud when attempting to win a fifth term after a crippling stroke.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, facing a possible election defeat, has lashed out at his main rival, accusing him of favoring restrictions on abortion and wanting to loosen gun controls.

A former Speaker of the Bougainville parliament says consultations across Papua New Guinea on the independence issue are out of order.

High chief interred in New Caledonia; Niue tries to broaden its economy; and union help for dismissed workers.

Bougainville is today marking the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Bougainville Peace Agreement.

A pro-independence political party in New Caledonia has defended its leader over social media posts it says were wrongly atrributed to him.

Calls for the release of West Papuan political prisoner Victor Yeimo continue, as his treason trial has begun this week.