United Nations
Russia, China veto UN resolution on Syria
New Zealand has condemned Russia and China's veto of a United Nations resolution for a truce in Syria.
Australia's 'boat people' stance will cost it - UN official
A UN Special Rapporteur on human rights says he sees no point in Australia's planned "punitive approach" to never allow refugees who arrived by boat into the country.
Warning from NZ on Niue UN push
Niue's membership bid for a United Nations seat could threaten Niueans' right to New Zealand citizenship.
UN sacks South Sudan peacekeeping chief over damning report
The commander of the UN force in South Sudan has been sacked after a report found it had failed to protect civilians in July.
Yemen govt calls for 'full commitment' to ceasefire
The United Nations hopes a three-day ceasefire it brokered between the Saudi-led coalition and Houthi rebels in Yemen will lead to renewed peace talks.
UN finalises Guterres appointment for top job
The United Nations General Assembly has unanimously appointed Antonio Guterres as the ninth UN secretary-general.
Human rights goals hindered by lack of resources
Some of the challenges Pacific island countries face in implementing human rights goals have been identified at a regional consultation in Fiji.
Pacific dialogue centres on human rights
A four day regional consultation has opened in Fiji to help 11 Pacific island countries who are a part of the United Nations-led review process of national human rights records.
Russia 'deepening divides' at Security Council - NZ
Russia's veto of a Security Council resolution to stop bombing in the Syrian city of Aleppo has undermined the Council's credibility, New Zealand's ambassador to the UN says.
Martin Bryant - New Urban Agenda
Victoria University professor of landscape architecture Martin Bryant's research has been used by the United Nations to formulate its New Urban Agenda that's due to be voted on at a UN Conference on… Audio
UN backing for youth court age change
The Children's Commissioner is urging the government to act quickly on a United Nations recommendation to try 17-year-olds under the youth justice system.
UN ambassador baffled by Clark's failure
A leading New Zealand diplomat says the reasons for Helen Clark's failed campaign to be the next Secretary-General of the United Nations are still unclear. Audio
UN report demands action on NZ child poverty
The UN has called on the New Zealand government to devote more resources to tackling "deeply concerning" high rates of child poverty.
Gerard van Bohemen: the United Nations and the Security Council
Kim Hill talks to Gerard van Bohemen, New Zealand's Permanent Representative to the United Nations. New Zealand is currently a non-permanent member of the Security Council. Audio
Former PM of Portugal to become UN secretary-general
The former prime minister of Portugal, Antonio Guterres, has officially been nominated as the next United Nations secretary-general. Audio
Antonio Guterres officially becomes next head of UN
The United Nations Security Council has formally nominated the former prime minister of Portugal, Antonio Guterres, as the next UN secretary-general. Audio
Helen Clark didn't have chance at top UN job, analyst says
UN analyst and blogger Mark Goldberg says Helen Clark never had much of a chance at becoming the first female head of the United Nations. Audio
Helen Clark's hopes to lead UN now over
Helen Clark's hope of becoming the first female leader of the United Nations has been dashed. Former Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Guterres is expected to be formally recommended as the leader. Video, Audio
UN says Syria aid convoy attack was air strike
Analysis of satellite imagery taken after a deadly attack on an aid convoy in northern Syria last month shows that it was an air strike, a UN expert says.
Helen Clark's bid to become UN Secretary General over
John Key suspects big world powers were nervous about the reforms Helen Clark would have made to the UN. But he says Antonio Guterres is a good choice. Audio
