WorldOcean of dirt' came down on Afghan villageThe spring rainy season had already brought death and destruction to northern Afghanistan.04 May 05:30 PM
WorldHawking: AI could end civilisationStephen Hawking explains why he believes Artificial-intelligence could be the worst thing the human race does to itself - and the last thing it does too.01 May 10:53 PM
WorldSwitch to green energy and cut down on meatGovernments must switch from fossil fuels to nuclear, wind and solar energy to avoid a global warming catastrophe in a move costing about 300 billion ($578 billion) a year.13 Apr 04:15 PM
OpinionDavid Shearer: Children's courage inspiring after horrors of genocideTwenty years ago this month, I arrived in Rwanda just days after about 800,000 people were slaughtered in a genocide.10 Apr 09:30 PM
BusinessWorld banana supply at riskA disease damaging banana crops in Southeast Asia has spread to the Middle East and Africa, posing risks to world supply and trade totalling $8.9b.10 Apr 04:06 AM
BusinessSyrian economy devastated by warBusinesses across Syria have been devastated by the destruction inflicted by the three-year civil war, and the economy could take 30 years to recover to its pre-conflict level, a United Nations survey warns.03 Apr 03:15 PM
EconomyJust how green is NZ's economy?Are we doing enough? As another report lays out the benefits of a green economy science reporter Jamie Morton looks at what we're doing to achieve it.25 Mar 08:36 PM
OpinionDana Wensley: Why Gross National Happiness beats Gross National ProductAs the world prepares to celebrate the International Day of Happiness today, Nasa bursts our bubble with a study which suggests we are on the brink of global collapse, writes Dana Wensley.19 Mar 08:30 PM
WorldWhat Syria would look like hereA disturbing video put out by Save The Children has shown what Syria's civil war and refugee crisis would look like if it was set in the West.07 Mar 12:22 AM
WorldClark building UN ties in MideastFormer prime minister Helen Clark, whose Labour government froze relations with Israel in 2004, now hopes to strengthen United Nations-Israel ties.22 Feb 02:56 AM
WorldEU joins US in sanctions on UkraineThe European Union has imposed its first sanctions against Ukraine, joining the United States in a two-pronged campaign of public pressure and backroom diplomacy.21 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldNZ to take 100 Syrian refugeesNew Zealand has agreed to take 100 refugees from Syria after the United Nations called on the international community for help.04 Feb 10:38 PM
OpinionEditorial: Leader of the world? Go for it, HelenKiwis, regardless of political leanings, can applaud the fact that Helen Clark has been touted internationally as the next Secretary-General of the UN.31 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandGovt will back Clark if she wants UN jobJohn Key says the Govt would throw its weight behind any bid by Helen Clark for the top job at the UN in 2016, but said it would be a tough ask for her to secure the post.28 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandHelen Clark tipped for top UN jobFormer Prime Minister Helen Clark has been tipped as a possible candidate for the United Nations' top job, the UK's Guardian reports.28 Jan 02:30 AM
New ZealandYoung Kiwis off on United Nations tourA young New Zealander is about to get a taste of her dream of working for the United Nations in a whirlwind multi-nation experience.08 Jan 06:38 PM
WorldUN asks for $8b to avert Syrian crisisThe United Nations has launched the biggest aid appeal in its history, calling for more than $7.9 billion to be dedicated to the crisis in Syria.17 Dec 04:30 PM
BusinessUN app puts firm on mapThe UN Handbook - which the Govt calls a "valuable reference guide that helps all states to navigate the UN system" - has been turned from a 400-page tome into a mobile app by a Wellington tech firm.11 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldIran agrees to historic nuclear dealIran has struck a historic nuclear deal with the US and five other world powers, after more than three decades of estrangement,24 Nov 05:18 AM
New ZealandOne of two Kiwi activists leave Russian jails after judges grant bail to 2622 Nov 08:49 PM
WorldClimate talks: Blame game heats upAn old rift between rich and poor has reopened in UN climate talks as developing countries look for ways to make developed countries accept responsibility for global warming - and pay for it.20 Nov 06:56 PM
WorldSuicide attacks on Iran Embassy in Beirut claimed by al-QaedaAn al-Qaeda-affiliated extremist group has claimed responsibility for twin suicide attacks on the Iranian Embassy in Beirut.20 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldUN chief: Current climate pledges insufficientUN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged governments to put forth more ambitious plans to cut carbon emissions, saying "current pledges are simply inadequate".19 Nov 07:32 PM
OpinionSam Judd: Global Partnership on Marine LitterIn the last of a three-part series, Young New Zealander of the Year and CEO of the Sustainable Coastlines Charitable Trust ,Sam Judd, discusses the United Nations Environment Programs’ Global Partnership on Marine Litter.31 Oct 06:20 PM
OpinionSam Judd: Wasted on waterEvery day, millions of tons of inadequately treated sewage, industrial and agricultural waste enters the world's waterways, writes Sam Judd.21 Oct 06:48 PM
