Helen Clark
'High time' for female head of UN - Ban Ki-Moon
The Secretary-General of the United Nations says it is "high time" for a female head, after more than 70 years of the UN and eight male leaders.
Helen Clark still in UN Sec-Gen contest: McCully
The Foreign Minister Murray McCully says it's too early to write off Helen Clark's bid for the United Nations Secretary-General job. Audio
Clark not out for the count - McCully
Helen Clark has the government's backing for as long as she chooses to stay in the contest for the next United Nations Secretary-General.
Tina Ngata - The Non-Plastic Māori
Back in May Tina Ngata travelled to New York to make a submission to the UN Permanent Forum for Indigenous Issues. Tina, who blogs under the name the non-plastic Maori, condemned Helen Clark's… Video, Audio
'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
'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?
AudioUN 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