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US election result calls for Pacific focus on climate change
The result of the US elections points to the need for continued unity from Pacific island states to tackle climate change says a Pacific community spokesperson.
Trump presidency slammed as 'dangerous' by UN human rights chief
Donald Trump's "deeply unsettling and disturbing" views make him a danger internationally, the UN's human rights chief says.
UN Security Council defends Secretary-General choice
Was the United Nations Security Council right in choosing the next Secretary General on merit and not on gender or home country? Audio
Aaron Smith public toilet sex furore
All Black Aaron Smith has been caught going in and out of a disabled toilet with a woman at Christchurch Airport. Why does this matter? Audio
Helen Clark UN Secretary General bid over
Jana Von Stein of the University of Auckland talks about the UN straw poll process and the new Secretary General Antonio Guterres. Audio
French Polynesia government wants off decolonisation list
French Polynesia's government has put its case for the territory to be removed from the United Nations decolonisation list. Audio
Helen Clark's bid to become UN Secretary-General over
Helen Clark has congratulated Portugal's Antonio Guterres as the "clear winner" in the selection for next United Nations Secretary-General. Audio
Helen Clark, MH17 and Obama's veto overturned
Al Gillespie talks about Helen Clark's slow death in her UN Secretary General campaign, the revelaions on who shot down flight MH17 and how the US Congress overturned Obama's veto. Audio
Major Blow for Clark's UN Bid
A major blow for Helen Clark's bid to become the next secretary general of the UN. A late contender from Bulgaria might be the final nail in the coffin for our former Prime Minister as there's a… Audio
Helen Clark seventh in latest UN poll
Helen Clark finished seventh out of nine candidates in the latest United Nations straw poll as the race to succeed Ban ki-Moon as UN Secretary-General heats up.
Vivien Maidaborn
UNICEF's Vivien Maidaborn reports on the UN Convention for the Rights of The Child. Audio
Andrew Becroft and Anton Blank
Children's Comissioner Andrew Beecroft and Anton Blank from 'Action for Children and Youth Aotearoa' on the UN Convention of the Rights of The Child - what is the government doing about New Zealand… Audio
US and Russia face off over Syria at UN
The US and Russia have faced off over Syria in a UN Security Council meeting chaired by John Key, who told the council it would have "blood on its hands" if it didn't find a solution soon Video, Audio
John Key's performance at the UN
What the Panelists Selwyn Manning and Fiona MacMillan want to talk about. Audio
PM takes aim at UN Security Council over Syria
Prime Minister John Key has taken aim at the United Nation's Security Council, calling for it to find a long term solution in Syria. Audio
Political Editor Jane Patterson from the UN in New York
RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson is at the UN Headquarters in New York, where Prime Minister John Key addressed the UN General Assembly today. She reviews his speech for Checkpoint. Video, Audio
UN Council needs to do more for Syria - John Key
Prime Minister John Key has addressed the United Nations General Assembly, saying it has fallen short in its responsibility to Syria, which he said was "the most serious crisis of our time Video, Audio
John Key warns US of risks in failing to ratify TPP
The United States could lose influence to China in the Asia-Pacific region if it fails to ratify the TPP, Prime Minister John Key has warned.
Fiji's UN rep speaks of horror of refugee treatment
Fiji's representative has told a United Nations meeting on refugees and migrants he is horrified by the treatment refugees are getting in some countries.
RNZ Political Editor discusses John Key, Helen Clark dynamics
RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson is in New York. She joins Checkpoint to discuss John Key and Helen Clark's meeting. and what the dynamics between them are like now. Video, Audio