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Audrey Young: Clark UN candidacy will unify NZ

COMMENT: Few who know Clark would doubt her ability to do the job, and the fact that Clark will be in contention is an incredible achievement, writes Audrey Young.

Clark: I can be the leader UN needs

Former PM says she is "deeply honoured" to be nominated by the New Zealand Government for the role of United Nations Secretary-General.

Ex-PM to take old lesson to big stage

In an interview with Forbes magazine last year, Helen Clark said the most powerful lesson she had learned was the power of persistence.

PM: Clark 'amazingly capable' for UN job

John Key says New Zealand would provide the former Prime Minister with resources to conduct a campaign to capture Secretary-General job.

Editorial: Clark has the skills but will need to show hand

Tenacity, competence and caution have been touchstones of Helen Clark's enduring political career.

Clark: 'NZ a model for rest of the world'

"I do believe that New Zealand can show the way," says former Prime Minister.

NZ can 'show way' on religious tolerance

New Zealand provides a model of religious tolerance for the rest of the world, former Prime Minister Helen Clark said yesterday.

Helen Clark: Nothing to announce yet

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark today declined to say whether she plans to enter the contest as United Nations' Secretary General but hinted it could come later.

Editorial: UN ought to celebrate EU refugee deal

With the approach of summer in Europe, leaders of the European Union last week made what seems a good deal for genuine asylum seekers.

NZ slammed again over climate action

Two international reports have slated New Zealand's climate change efforts as UN negotiations in Paris ramp up in their final week.

UN forum in Paris won't be cancelled

Many of the world's leaders are set to be at an upcoming United Nations climate forum in Paris, and it will not be cancelled despite the terror attacks.

Australia condemned over human rights record

Australia has been grilled over its human rights record this week, appearing in the hot seat before the UN Human Rights Council for a performance review.

NZ's UN bid for peace in Mideast

'Our duty to stem the violence' - McCully

New Zealand plans to table a resolution at the United Nations Security Council to end a new wave of violence between Israelis and Palestinians.

One more power struggle for one more big job

Insiders tell the story of Helen Clark's relentless drive to get the job done, whatever it might be.

Editorial: Clark's words on trade deal badly needed

Sometimes it takes someone a little removed from the fray to put the right perspective on the TPP issue.

Key hasn't ruled out taking in more Syrian refugees

The Prime Minister said New Zealand was doing "the best we can" across a range of areas but did not rule out doing more if it was necessary.

Powerful nations 'abusing veto power'

Prime Minister uses United Nations speech to blast members over the lack of action to stop bloodshed in war-torn nations like Syria.