United Nations
Don't give me UN job because of gender - Clark
UN secretary-general candidate Helen Clark says she does not want to be chosen for the job because of her gender.
New book examines West Papua in world system
The author of a new book about how West Papua is an international issue, concerning the purview of international systems says there is sound international legal basis for the United Nations to review… Audio
Media punch below their weight on Helen4SG
Our media don't usually get in behind a politician angling for a top job, but there's been plenty of cheerleading lately for Helen Clark's campaign to be the UN secretary general. Audio
China keen on Helen Clark's UN bid
Chinese President Xi Jinping is very supportive of Helen Clark's bid for the top job at the UN, Prime Minister John Key says. Audio
Strong support for Helen Clark's UN bid
Helen Clark has emerged as one of the front runners for the top role at the UN after 18-hours of unprecedented General Assembly town hall meetings. Video
RNZ reporter Jemma Brackebush from outside UN headquarters
RNZ News reporter Jemma Brackebush covered Helen Clark's presentation at the UN headquarters. Audio
Helen Clark speaks of NZ upbringing, as she vies for top UN job
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark has sought to convince the UN General Assembly in New York and the public that she is the best person to be the next Secretary General of the UN. Audio
New Secretary General selection process more democratic
UN analyst Jeffrey Laurenti says the media focus on having a woman for UN Secretary General belies the views of non-Western nations such as Russia and China. Audio
Former PM gives public hustings for UN job
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark today gave public hustings for two hours as part of her application to UN Secretary General. Audio
Helen Clark makes UN pitch for top job
While most New Zealanders were still fast asleep, former prime minister Helen Clark was questioned for two hours about why she should lead the UN. Video
Helen Clark's 2-hour job interview
New Zealand's former PM Helen Clark has been questioned for two hours as she vies for the UN Secretary-General job. Audio
Rudd laying the groundwork for a tilt at the UN's top job?
Australia's former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd appears poised for a tilt at the job of UN Secretary-General too. Pamela Williams is an investigative journalist with The Australian, based in Sydney. Audio
NZ foreign affairs experts fancy Clark's UN chances
Experts on international relations say Helen Clark has a good chance of becoming the ninth Secretary General of the United Nations. Audio
Helen Clark 'ticks all the boxes' for UN's top job
Helen Clark has a good chance of becoming the ninth Secretary General of the United Nations, experts say. Audio
Helen Clark becomes 8th candidate for top UN job
The former Prime Minister, Helen Clark, has become the eighth candidate in the contest to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations. Audio
Ongoing speculation about Clark's chances at UN bid
What are Helen Clark's chances at the UN's top job? Security Council Executive Director Ian Martin joins Checkpoint. Audio
Former PM announces UN candidacy
Helen Clark has announced her intention to run for the top job at the United Nations, after almost 7 years as the Administrator of its Development Programme. Audio
NZ nominates Clark for UN top job
Prime Minister John Key has announced NZ is nominating Helen Clark for UN Secretary General. Video, Audio
Helen Clark announces candidacy for UN top job
Kathryn speaks with Helen Clark just after her annoucement in New York. Audio
A Labour govt would double refugee quota - Little
Labour will double New Zealand's refugee quota if it is elected to government, the party says.
