Referendum
Euthanasia bill: Referendum likely
New Zealanders will almost certainly face a referendum next year on whether to legalise voluntary euthanasia after a make-or-break vote in Parliament cleared the way. Audio
Developing frameworks for referendums
A bill that will outline the framework for the cannabis referendum has passed its first reading in the House. Audio
The cannabis debate - will it go up in smoke?
New Zealanders will soon cast their vote on if cannabis should be legalised. With parts of the US, Canada and Uruguay leading the debate - will we follow suit? Audio
Three Minutes Max: Tommy Kapai Wilson
Succinct opinion from New Zealanders about life in Aotearoa. This morning we start with Tommy Wilson, from the Te Tuinga Whanau Trust on the 'reeferemdum' and why people feel the need to get high in… Audio
Emmanuel Kalafatelis: Kiwis still on the fence over personal use cannabis debate
A Research New Zealand poll suggests there is not as much support for legalising marijuana in New Zealand. Emmanuel Kalafatelis talks about the survey results. Audio
Cabinet tipped to discuss cannabis poll next week
It's expected details of how the referendum on legalising cannabis will be run will be taken to Cabinet next week.
Aotearoa petition: No longer a 'vicious response' to te reo
Adding Aotearoa to the country's official name is a good idea but the government has other priorities first, the acting minister for Māori development says.
Cannabis vote: Lead-up needs to hit the public's sweet spot
Opinion - Yesterday's announcement that a promised referendum on legalising cannabis will be held at the 2020 general election implies more than the mere naming of a date, Russell Brown writes.
Lately for 18 December 2018
Legalising cannabis, will we or will we not... Russell Brown of Public Address joins Lately to discuss the 2020 referendum and "NZ Fringe Wellington" held its launch in the capital this evening… Audio
Binding: The recreational cannabis referendum
The Government has confirmed the referendum on recreational cannabis use will be binding. It's part of the confidence and supply agreement between the Greens and Labour. The question will be asked at… Audio
Binding cannabis referendum to be held at 2020 election
The referendum on cannabis for personal use will be held at the 2020 general election.
Public health key issue in cannabis referendum - Little
The Justice Minister, Andrew Little, says public health concerns will be a deciding factor in whether an upcoming referendum on cannabis is binding or not. Under the coalition arrangements with the… Audio
New Caledonian referendum seen as new page in Kanak history
A Kanak journalist Andre Qaeaw says this year's referendum on independence from France is a chance to open a new page on New Caledonia's past. Audio
Researchers preparing for Bougainville referendum
Papua New Guinea's National Research Institute is helping to prepare the country for the independence referendum that's set to be held in Bougainville next year. Audio
Seymour's euthanasia bill passes first reading
Nearly two-thirds of MPs have voted in support of a bill that would legalise euthanasia. And if New Zealand First gets its way, the public will have the final say in a referendum. There were… Audio
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