WorldKiwi votes too late for UK electionBritain's beleaguered election officials face more criticism after it emerged eligible voters living in New Zealand missed out on casting their ballot.08 May 04:00 PM
WorldBritain: Dream of a progressive alliance lies in tatters<i>The Independent's</i> Andrew Grice offers his take on the shortcomings of the first-past-the-post electoral system.08 May 03:48 AM
WorldBrits left fuming after voting station log-jamThey came in their millions hoping to vote in the most closely fought general election in decades - but many weren't able to vote.07 May 04:00 PM
WorldUK's top parties locked in election standoffThe Conservatives and Labour jockeyed for the support of Britain's smaller parties after a close-fought, confusing election.07 May 11:50 AM
WorldUK election - latest updatesConservative Michael Gove says the swing towards his party in terms of seats gained is bigger than that achieved under Margaret Thatcher.07 May 09:52 AM
WorldLegal challenges to UK poll result likelyCrowds of British voters turned away from polling stations have staged sit-ins and tried to block officials from taking ballot boxes.07 May 12:28 AM
WorldUK vote draws to closeAs UK polling booths closed, Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg could do no more than anxiously await the results.06 May 08:33 PM
WorldUK voters turn out in drovesTurnout in the UK general election is expected to be higher than the 61 per cent in 2005, suggesting keen interest in the campaign.06 May 07:33 PM
New ZealandIt's (un)official: Anderton wants Christchurch mayoraltyProgressive MP Jim Anderton is expected to make an announcement about his political future on Sunday.06 May 05:56 AM
WorldCalls for tactical voting tagged 'desperate'Calls by senior Labour figures for people to vote tactically against the Conservative Party in the election were condemned as "desperate".05 May 04:00 PM
WorldSinger challenges African PresidentYoussou N'Dour, the Senegalese musician once described by <i>Rolling Stone</i> magazine as the most famous living African singer, has taken his first steps into politics.02 May 04:00 PM
WorldClegg's mistake may be fatal errorAll three major political parties face a crisis after this UK election.02 May 04:00 PM
WorldThai Cabinet holds emergency meetingThailand's Cabinet is due to hold an emergency meeting in the face of unrelenting anti-government street protests.02 May 12:58 AM
WorldUK poll: Tory lead widens ahead of voteDavid Cameron has increased his party's lead to 10 points, making an outright Conservative victory this week possible, a poll suggests.02 May 12:25 AM
WorldBrown comes out fighting in debateBritish Prime Minister Gordon Brown went for broke in the final TV debate on the economy in the UK today.29 Apr 08:45 PM
WorldSamoa's PM hits out at FijiSamoa's prime minister says the Pacific Islands Forum HQ doesn't belong in Suva any more.29 Apr 01:15 AM
BusinessRudd does a flip on climate change plansAustralia has dumped plans for a greenhouse emissions trading scheme.27 Apr 04:00 PM
WorldWA Treasurer jumps before he is pushed over affair scandalWest Australian Treasurer Troy Buswell has resigned three weeks ahead of the state Budget following his admissions of adultery.27 Apr 04:00 PM
WorldBangkok transit grinds to halt after protestsThai authorities have suspended Bangkok's mass transit service, stranding commuters and tourists, after protesters tried to block trains.27 Apr 03:27 AM
