OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Clark far better UN fit than pretender from OzThere is little downside for Key in supporting Clark. She is still a highly respected and popular figure in New Zealand, writes Audrey Young.19 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleUN has its fingers on the pulseThe United Nations has officially declared 2016 the year of the bean.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ leads talks on Syria humanitarian crisisNZ is leading urgent talks at the UN on a desperate humanitarian crisis in the Syrian town of Madaya, where besieged residents are reported to be dying of starvation.12 Jan 04:07 AM
OpinionPaul G. Buchanan: Why Kiwi SAS troops must join fight against IsisIt will raise NZ's target profile amongst Islamists and could invite attack at home. But it is a necessary, justifiable and ultimately right thing to do, writes Paul Buchanan.07 Jan 01:52 AM
New ZealandSpeculation Clark in running for top jobSpeculation that Helen Clark will apply for the top job at the United Nations is ramping up.16 Dec 07:51 PM
New ZealandNZ slammed again over climate actionTwo international reports have slated New Zealand's climate change efforts as UN negotiations in Paris ramp up in their final week.09 Dec 12:48 AM
WorldUN forum in Paris won't be cancelledMany 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.15 Nov 01:23 AM
WorldAustralia condemned over human rights recordAustralia 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.09 Nov 08:55 PM
New Zealand'Our duty to stem the violence' - McCullyNew Zealand plans to table a resolution at the United Nations Security Council to end a new wave of violence between Israelis and Palestinians.22 Oct 08:48 PM
New ZealandOne more power struggle for one more big jobInsiders tell the story of Helen Clark's relentless drive to get the job done, whatever it might be.16 Oct 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Clark's words on trade deal badly neededSometimes it takes someone a little removed from the fray to put the right perspective on the TPP issue.04 Oct 06:50 PM
New ZealandKey hasn't ruled out taking in more Syrian refugeesThe 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.02 Oct 04:55 AM
New ZealandPowerful 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.01 Oct 09:18 PM
New ZealandKey's friends in high placesWhen PM John Key arrived at the First Ave UNDP offices on a muggy, drizzly NY day, he carried two bottles of wine for his predecessor, Helen Clark.01 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessTPP: 'Unthinkable' for NZ to be left outFormer PM Helen Clark rarely comments on New Zealand domestic issues, but made an exception when asked about the TPP as ministerial talks continue.01 Oct 01:06 AM
New ZealandMcCully blasts UN over SyriaForeign Minister Murray McCully has launched a broadside against Russia and the Security Council in New York this morning.30 Sep 05:40 PM
New ZealandPM will use UN speech to push reformsPM John Key will use his address to the UN to again call for reform of the Security Council, in a week in which its failings have been on display.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandKey: 'We don't want to be in Iraq for decades'Prime Minister John Key says he has no intention of extending NZ's two year deployment to Iraq despite Barack Obama telling coalition partners it will be a long-term battle.30 Sep 01:12 AM
New ZealandKey likely to visit Fiji next yearPrime Minister John Key is likely to make his first official visit to Fiji early next year after getting an invite from Fiji's Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama in their first official meeting.30 Sep 01:02 AM
WorldJust hanging with the ObamasPrime Minister John Key says he is still hopeful US President Barack Obama will visit New Zealand, saying there is no doubt Obama is keen but his people might not be.29 Sep 11:14 PM
New ZealandKey rules out peacekeeper boostPrime Minister John Key has ruled out promising more troops for UN peacekeeping missions but will not rule out specialist support such as intelligence.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandGreens unite over prisoner's deathGreens parties in Australia and New Zealand are jointly calling on the Australian Government to stop the indiscriminate deportation of New Zealand offenders from Australia.29 Sep 07:40 AM
New ZealandKey: No 'anti-Hitler' coalition for NZPrime Minister says New Zealand will not rush to sign up to coalition against Islamic State proposed by Russian's President Vladimir Putin.29 Sep 01:49 AM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: PM needs to roll out charm to reach main playersThe real aim of Key's visit is the Trans Pacific Partnership, writes Claire Trevett. Talks are in the make-or-break stage in Atlanta and whether world peace emerges from the General Assembly or not,28 Sep 08:41 PM
BusinessKey discusses TPP with ObamaPrime Minister John Key managed to get a moment with the President after Mr Obama spoke in the General Assembly debate at the United Nations.28 Sep 06:31 PM
BusinessKey sees growing momentum over TPP agreementPrime Minister John Key said he believes there is a growing momentum toward agreement on a Trans Pacific Partnership deal this week.28 Sep 04:57 AM
New ZealandUN aid needs to be 'better targeted'McCully says Goals set by the United Nations need to be more than a feel-good measure and aid has to be better targeted.27 Sep 10:38 PM
New ZealandSyria to grab UN focus on Key's visitPM John Key arrives in NY today to join about 160 other world leaders for a UN General Assembly week in which Syria is again expected to overshadow the main business of the week.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamily turn to UN after court rejects refugee bidA Kiribati family who claimed to be the world's first refugees from climate change will have to leave their rented house in West Auckland after the father was detained this week.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRace for UN's top job to be opened upThe United Nations' General Assembly has decided to introduce greater transparency to the selection process for its next Secretary-General.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ to take 750 refugees over three yearsImmigration Minister confirms New Zealand will take a total of 750 Syrian refugees - 600 in an emergency intake over and above the usual annual quota of 750.07 Sep 03:21 AM
