United Nations
UN suspends aid convoys in Syria
UN suspends aid convoys in Syria after attack; from New York RNZ political editor Jane Patterson says foreign ministers meeting at the UN are reporting some advances in preserving fragile truce. Audio
Russia, US work to revive Syria ceasefire
Russia and the US have a "united front" in supporting a cessation of hostilities in Syria, Australia's foreign minister says, but other countries have voiced scepticism.
Pacific nations call for help at UN refugee summit
Pacific island countries have called for help in dealing with refugees at a major UN gathering in New York.
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
Aid agencies frustrated by UN in Syria
73 NGOs working in Syria have slammed the UN's response to the humanitarian crisis there, and have suspended some cooperation with UN agencies in the country. In a joint letter, the organisations have… Audio
UN ends emergency session after botched air strikes in Syria
The United Nations has wrapped up an emergency session after the US admitted carrying out air strikes that killed dozens of Syrian government soldiers. Our Political Editor spoke to the Foreign… Audio
US admits bombing that killed Syrian soldiers
The United States has admitted carrying out an air strike in northeastern Syria believed to have killed scores of Syrian government soldiers.
UN calls on Nauru to continue work on children's rights
A UN Committee has told Nauru to focus on countering discrimination against refugees and eradicate violence against children.
UN critical of lack of aid getting into Syria
A UN aid convoy is still waiting to be allowed to cross into Syria to take humanitarian supplies to tens of thousands of civilians in Allepo. The UN is frustrated. Audio
NZ's age of criminal responsibility comes under UN scrutiny
The New Zealand government will defend tomorrow its record on protecting and caring for children to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child. The Children's Commissioner is there too. Audio
Fiji's Peter Thomson takes on presidency at UN
Fiji's Peter Thomson has been installed as the new president of the UN General Assembly.
PM still backing Clark for top UN job
The Prime Minister says he will continue to push for Helen Clark to become the next United Nations Secretary-General.
East Asia Summit: Key makes case for Clark in Laos
The Prime Minister has been using meetings with world leaders to push the case for Helen Clark's bid for the UN top job.
Sheila Watt-Cloutier: Arctic and Inuit
Sheila Watt-Cloutier is an environmental and human rights advocate who was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 for her work on how global climate change is affecting human rights, especially… Audio
UN investigates 'gas attack' in Syria
The UN is investigating evidence of a toxic gas attack on a rebel-held area of the Syrian city of Aleppo.
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
'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?
AudioVanuatu justice system fails women
Nearly 23,000 Vanuatu women have been subjected to violence but between 2012 and 2014 police laid only 380 charges - less than two percent.
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'Shocked' Rudd claims PM previously backed UN bid
Kevin Rudd has released letters supporting his claims that Malcolm Turnbull had promised to support his bid to be the United Nations secretary-general.
