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Colin Keating: Remembering the Rwandan genocide
Twenty-five years ago, a plane carrying the presidents of Rwanda and Burundi was shot down over an airport in Rwanda. The event marked the beginning of a genocide in which an estimated one million… Audio
Crucial UN Syria truce vote delayed
The UN Security Council is struggling to agree a resolution seeking a ceasefire in Syria and has put back a vote.
Foreign Minister's electorate office vandalised
Murray McCully's electorate office has been tagged in an apparent response to the UN Security Council resolution on Israel.
UN: Gambian president must step down
The UN Security Council has condemned Gambia President Yahya Jammeh's rejection of election results that knocked him from power after 22 years.
NZ tables UN resolution for Aleppo ceasefire
New Zealand, Egypt and Spain have tabled a resolution demanding an end to the "all-out attack" on the Syrian city.
Syria accused of third chemical attack
A third toxic gas attack was carried out by Syrian government forces in March last year, an international inquiry is reported to have concluded.
NZ pushes to break UN deadlock on Syria
New Zealand is working on getting enough agreement in the UN Security Council to present a resolution on Syria.
NZ works on putting Syria resolution before Security Council
New Zealand is working on putting a resolution on Syria before the Security Council, saying the fact there has yet to be a international response is deplorable. Audio
Pakistan urges NZ to raise Kashmir tensions with UN
Pakistan has asked New Zealand's UN ambassador to discuss the rising tensions in Kashmir with the Security Council.
Old rivalries put aside as PM backs Clark's UN bid
Prime Minister John Key and his predecessor, Helen Clark, have met to "talk tactics" for Miss Clark's campaign to become UN Secretary-General. Video
Drama ahead of PM's United Nations visit
There has been high drama surrounding the Prime Minister's trip to the United Nations in New York this week - and that was before he even arrived.
Syria a focus for NZ's Security Council presidency
New Zealand has begun its second month-long stint as President of the United Nations Security Council.
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.
Egypt blocks UN statement on Turkey after failed coup attempt
The failed coup attempt in Turkey which led to more than 250 deaths has also resulted in 6000 people being detained, with the country's justice minister saying the judicial process would continue. Audio
Helen Clark to win over Russia and China in UN bid
Winning the support of UN Security council members, Russia and China, will be crucial for Helen Clark to become the head of the United Nations. Auckland University of Technology's international law… Audio
McCully criticises Israeli settlements
New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully is singling out Israel, blaming it for undermining the Middle East Peace Process. Audio
What became of NZ's peace initiative?
The New Zealand Government is refusing to say what reception its Middle East peace initiative received at the United Nations.
Yazidi woman begs UN to wipe out Islamic State
A young Yazidi woman has begged the UN Security Council to wipe out Islamic State. Audio
UN Security Council to vote on MH17 tribunal
The UN Security Council is set to vote on whether an independent criminal tribunal should prosecute those responsible for shooting down MH17.
Foreign Minister tells Security Council to do a better job
The Foreign Minister Murray McCully has told the UN Security Council it's failing to do its job of preventing conflict. Audio