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
New ZealandClose call for Chris Carter in KabulFormer Labour MP Chris Carter says he was lucky to escape possible death after a suicide car bomb exploded metres away from his Afghanistan home.20 Oct 07:28 PM
OpinionSam Judd: Our nutrient worldSam Judd writes that perhaps the biggest environmental problem we currently face is the contamination of our waterways by nutrients.14 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandObama thanks Key for TPP meetingPrime Minister John Key spoke with US President Barack Obama last night about the Trans Pacific Partnership meeting on Tuesday.11 Oct 01:10 AM
OpinionSam Judd: Global partnerships for oceansEnvironmental columnist Sam Judd reflects on the challenges and opportunities that the United Nations Environment Program faces with regard to oceans.10 Oct 06:32 PM
New ZealandPM arrives in Australia for flying visitPrime Minister John Key has arrived in Canberra for a flying visit with his new Australian counterpart, Tony Abbott.02 Oct 04:41 AM
WorldTweet breaks news of historic talksIranian President Hassan Rouhani scooped Barack Obama with a tweet revealing a break in the 34-year silence between leaders of the two nations.27 Sep 11:04 PM
New ZealandAntipodean mouse's roar lost in all the excitementThe mouse might have roared very loudly indeed - but the elephants he was busy poking with his toothpick were far too busy to hear it.27 Sep 08:24 PM
