Helen Clark
Former PM Helen Clark calls on public to pressure MPs about Afghanistan
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark is calling on people to pressure their local MP about Afghanistan.
As well as the dramatic return to power by the Taliban, the country faces severe food shortages… Audio
Helen Clark remembers close friend and colleague Sir Michael Cullen
Sir Michael Cullen's life and legacy are being celebrated across the political spectrum today.
The former Deputy Prime Minister died in Whakatāne last night after being diagnosed with lung cancer… Video, Audio
Afghanistan: Taliban insurgence in Kabul 'a massive step backwards' - Helen Clark
There's chaos in the afghan capital Kabul. The Government has collapsed and Taliban fighters are on the brink of taking over the city.
The Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani has fled the country.
… Audio
G7 fmr PM Helen Clark wants more spent on sharing vaccines
Former world leaders are pushing their current counterparts leading the wealthiest countries to do more to address the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. One such leader is Aotearoa New Zealand's former prime… Audio
World's pandemic preparedness needs urgent reform - Clark
An international panel co-chaired by former Prime Minister Helen Clark is calling for urgent reform of the world's pandemic preparedness.
In their review, the group identified a systematic failing to… Audio
Business group meets to discuss post-pandemic world
A top level political and business line-up is today examining the New Zealand China relationship, in the post Covid-19 world.
Jacinda Ardern's the first speaker, followed by former Prime Ministers… Audio
'Time for action' - Helen Clark urges climate change response
In five years' time, Helen Clark wants to see Huntly power station no longer burning coal, a ban on fossil-fuel-powered cars into New Zealand, and agriculture paying for its emissions.
Clark has… Video, Audio
Helen Clark:UN Security Council is failing people of Myanmar
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark has hit out at the UN Security Council for failing to protect the people of Myanmar, where the military continues to cling onto power through acts of brutal violence… Audio
'Unbelievable spectacle of sailing' - Helen Clark at America's Cup
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark was out on the Waitemata Harbour to for what she says was an "absolutely unbelievable spectacle of sailing". Video, Audio
Helen Clark:Despite record Suu Kyi should be released
The government of Myanmar was this week over-thrown by the military, bringing to an end a ten year experiment with democracy. Political leader Aung San Suu Kyi has once again been placed under arrest… Audio
Pro Trump protester storm US Capital – Helen Clark
We cross live to Washington DC where thousands of pro Trump protesters are clashing with police outside the US Capitol building. Audio
Helen Clark speaks in support of Belarus demonstrations
For more than two months, we've been reporting on the mass demonstrations taking place in Belarus, following the re-election of President Alexander Lukashenko that many believe was rigged.
Hundreds… Audio
Helen Clark appointed joint lead of WHO investigation
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark has been given the job of jointly leading an investigation into the response of the World Health Organization, and that of governments, to Covid-19.
She will share… Audio
Will there be a vaccine or will we have to learn to live with the virus?
Guyon Espiner talks with David Nabarro, Helen Clark, and Prof. Papaarangi Reid about the implications for the world's health once the Covid-19 pandemic has passed
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After the Virus: Health
Will there be a vaccine? Or will we have to learn to live with the virus? Produced by Justin Gregory, Guyon Espiner, Claire Eastham-Farrelly, Tim Watkin and Veronica Schmidt. Audio
NZ has lost some of its independence within five eyes - Helen Clark
New Zealand has lost some of its independence within the Five Eyes intelligence alliance and been "drawn in a lot closer" to the US-led spy network, former prime minister Helen Clark says.
Her… Audio
Coronavirus: Helen Clark adds her voice to call for 'people's vaccine'
Global voices are urgently calling for a "people's vaccine" for Covid 19.
Among them are former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark.
She has added her name to a letter from more than 140… Audio
Helen Clark responds to RNZ's change of plan for Concert
Radio New Zealand has withdrawn a proposal to cut jobs and restructure RNZ Concert. The backlash was severe - a petition of 26-thousand signatures was presented to RNZ this afternoon. Audio
Automated online RNZ Concert not enough - Helen Clark
RNZ's chief executive Paul Thompson was asked a blunt question yesterday: had he bungled announcements about the future of RNZ Concert and a new music channel for young listeners?
Not at all, he… Audio
Calling Home: Alyn Ware in Prague
Alyn Ware has gone from teaching at kindergartens to becoming recognised as one of the world's most effective peace workers and a Nobel Peace Prize nominee. He's based in Prague but is Calling Home… Audio, Gallery