Helen Clark
'Treason' prompts hysterical headlines
The Maori Party's position on Helen Clark’s bid for the UN's top job made headlines this week. But why were the media so surprised and outraged by it? Audio
UN gets ready for second secret ballot
Former NZ PM Helen Clark will be hoping for a stronger finish in the second poll to determine who will become the next UN Secretary-General.
Marama Fox used to support Helen Clark's bid for the UN job
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says Maori Party has "taken lessons from Donald Trump." He's critical of their decision not to support Helen Clark's bid for the UN Secretary General job. Audio
Tūhoe leader backs Māori Party on Clark's UN bid
A Tūhoe leader is backing the Māori Party over its opposition to Helen Clark's bid for the top job at the United Nations.
Maori Party won't support Helen Clark
The Maori Party won't get behind former Prime Minister Helen Clark's bid for UN Secretary General. Audio
Australian govt deems Rudd 'unsuitable' for UN top job
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has made a "captain's call" not to support Kevin Rudd to be the next UN Secretary General.
Clark's UN tilt still alive, says McCully
It isn't helpful to jump to conclusions about Helen Clark's middle placing in a poll for next UN Secretary General, Foreign Minister Murray McCully says.
Mediocre UN vote for Helen Clark
Jana Von Stein of the University of Auckland talks about Helen Clark's middling position in the first round of voting for the next United Nations Secretary General. Audio
Clark 'in sixth place' for UN top job
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark is reported to be falling behind other contenders in the vote for UN Secretary-General. Audio
Australia's call on Rudd vs Clark - NZ PM
It is up to the Australian government who it wants to support for the top job at the United Nations, Prime Minister John Key says - although he backs Helen Clark as the best candidate.
Kevin Rudd seeks Australian government nomination for UN secretary-general job
Former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd is going for the job of United Nations secretary-general, the Australian government has confirmed.
Clark points to UN shortcomings in debate
Helen Clark has spelled out why she believes she should be the next UN Secretary General, in a televised debate broadcast around the world. Audio
Contenders for UN top job face off in first ever debate
Helen Clark lines up for a television debate with nine others vying to become the next United Nations secretary-general. We talk to Al Jazeera's James Bays, who is moderating the debates. Audio
NZ govt made 'right judgement' over Iraq
A highly critical UK report into the Iraq War completely justifies Helen Clark's decision not to send NZ troops in 2003, the Labour Party says.
Can the Pacific address its non-communicable diseases crisis?
More than just policy change needed to address the fact that up to 75% of deaths in the Pacific Islands region are due to non communicable diseases, such as diabetes and heart diseases. Audio
Clark attack 'won't affect' UN bid
The reporter who wrote an article critical of Helen Clark's leadership of the UN Development Programme doubts it will hurt her bid to become Secretary-General. Audio
Helen Clark under fire
Helen Clark's leadership style at the United Nations Development Programme, has been criticised harshly as the battle for the UN's top job heats up. Audio
Don't give me UN job because of gender - Clark
UN secretary-general candidate Helen Clark says she does not want to be chosen for the job because of her gender.
Media punch below their weight on Helen4SG
Our media don't usually get in behind a politician angling for a top job, but there's been plenty of cheerleading lately for Helen Clark's campaign to be the UN secretary general. Audio
China keen on Helen Clark's UN bid
Chinese President Xi Jinping is very supportive of Helen Clark's bid for the top job at the UN, Prime Minister John Key says. Audio