United Nations
Egypt seeks UN mandate on Libya
Egypt's President, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, has called for a United Nations resolution allowing international forces to intervene in Libya. Audio
Morning Panel - New Zealand's place in the world
Prof Robert Patman and Dr Paul Buchanan on New Zealand's place in the world. Audio
Jim McLay on NZ's new role on the world stage
New Zealand is poised to play a pivotal role on the world stage with its election to the United Nations Security Council. Audio
Significance of gaining seat on UN Security Council
New Zealand is now a member of one of the most influential and powerful organisations in the world, responsible for helping to maintain international peace and security. Audio
UN mission in South Sudan criticised by NZ award winner
An army captain who's been decorated in the New Year Honours list has criticised the management of the United Nations mission in South Sudan. Audio
NZ's two year term on UN Security Council starts today
New Zealand's two-year term on the United Nations Security Council begins today. Audio
NZ's 2 year term on UN Security Council starts officially today
New Zealand's two-year term on the United Nations Security Council begins today. Audio
Prominent Syrian activist on 2014 conflict and Islamic State
Mohammad al Abdallah is the executive director of the Syria Justice & Accountability Center in Washington DC. He was involved in the Syrian revolution from the early weeks and became one of the… Audio
Former PM envoy to UNSC tells committee
The Prime Minister's Special Envoy to the United Nations has revealed details of New Zealand's campaign to secure a seat on the Security Council. Audio
Dunedin named 'City of Literature' by UN
From today Dunedin can now call itself a City of Literature after UNESCO accepted the city's bid to join one of the world's most exclusive book clubs. Audio
Wayne Brittenden's Counterpoint
Wayne ponders what's happened to diplomacy and the role of the UN. Jesse follows up with Dr Sarah von Billerberg in the UK and Otago University Professor of Peace Studies Richard Jackson. Audio
WHO discusses progress on Ebola vaccines and treatments
Nyka Alexander is a spokesperson on Ebola for the World Health Organisation, the United Nations health agency. Audio
Will joining the UN Security Council lead NZ to war?
The government might be promising to be a loud and independent voice on the United Nations Security Council, but the Prime Minister, John Key, still can't say if that means New Zealand troops will go… Audio
Ex diplomats say cutbacks will make it harder for NZ
Within hours of New Zealand winning a coveted seat on the United Nations Security Council today, some former diplomats were warning cutbacks here will make it harder to make a difference there. Audio
New Zealand wins United Nations Security Council seat
Former deputy Prime Minister, Jim McLay, is New Zealand's permanent representative to the United Nations and will take up the Security Council seat early next year. Audio
Prime Minister on New Zealand's winning of seat
Prime Minister John Key has just been talking to the media outside his house about the UN Security Council win. Audio
Former UN ambassador analyses Security Council vote
Terence O'Brien was ambassador to the United Nations when New Zealand last sat on the Security Council in the early 1990s, and was President of the Security Council during the war in the former… Audio
Foreign Minister says stance on ISIS not significant in vote
The Prime Minister says New Zealand's success in winning a seat on the United Nations Security Council is a victory for small states. Audio
New Zealand has won a two-year spot on the Security Council
New Zealand has won a two-year spot on the United Nations Security Council. Audio
NZ has won a spot on the United Nations Security Council,
New Zealand has won a two-year spot on the United Nations Security Council, securing 145 out of 193 votes on the first ballot. Audio