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
OpinionEditorial: PM's speech a blunt message to UN on reformJohn Key took to the stage at the United Nations General Assembly yesterday with an old message, made urgent by the crisis in Syria.27 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandKey sticks by takedown of UN's top 5Prime Minister John Key has stuck by his criticism of the giants on the United Nation's Security Council despite their apparent breakthrough last night on a resolution to deal with Syria's chemical weapons.27 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandKey scathing of UN failingsPrime Minister John Key has mounted a scathing attack on the failings of the United Nations, saying it is hostage to the interests of the most powerful.26 Sep 11:05 PM
New ZealandKey expected to discuss Fonterra with Sri Lanka's PresidentPrime Minister John Key was expected to discuss Fonterra with Sri Lanka's President this morning - the second damage control meeting he has had relating to Fonterra while on his Europe and USA trip.26 Sep 08:49 PM
New ZealandKey critical of slow pace of nuclear disarmamentPrime Minister John Key has taken a sarcastic poke at the excuses used by nuclear countries for moving slowly on disarmament.26 Sep 08:37 PM
New ZealandPM seeks friends in small placesPrime Minister John Key has his big day addressing the United Nations General Assembly today - but his bid for the Security Council seat will be overshadowed by the Security Council itself, meeting to discuss Syria at the same time as his speech.26 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandClark: UN Security Council seat 'possible'Former PM-turned UNDP head Helen Clark says NZ's bid for a Security Council seat is a "David and Goliath" battle - but we could still win.25 Sep 09:13 PM
New ZealandKey catches up with Clark and Gillard in Big AppleJohn Key is to meet with former Australian PM Julia Gillard in New York today, following a meeting with his predecessor Helen Clark.25 Sep 06:49 PM
New ZealandNZ's 'shoe string' UN bidPrime Minister John Key says NZ's rivals for a Security Council seat are likely to be spending up to secure the required votes, but we still have some tricks to play.25 Sep 06:02 PM
WorldSyria: 'We want to join weapons ban'Syria says it's ready to state where its chemical weapons are and to halt their production, but the US says it'll have to do more than sign up to a treaty.10 Sep 08:12 PM
WorldUS: Syrian chemical attack killed 1,429The US administration has bluntly accused Bashar Assad's government of launching a chemical weapons attack that killed at least 1,429 people - far more than previous estimates- including more than 400 children.30 Aug 07:30 PM
