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New book examines West Papua in world system
The author of a new book about how West Papua is an international issue, concerning the purview of international systems says there is sound international legal basis for the United Nations to review… Audio
PNG police under UN spotlight with periodic review
The United Nations Human Rights Adviser to Papua New Guinea says police conduct will be looked at during its review in Geneva.
South Pacific top of mind for French PM's visit
The Prime Minister John Key meets his French counterpart Manuel Valls later today. Audio
Norfolk Islanders Present Petition At UN - Andre Nobbs
The residents of Norfolk Island have presented a petition to the United Nations accusing Australia of trying to recolonise their island. The petition was delivered on Monday, in a last-ditch attempt… Audio
Global rethink on war on drugs
The war on drugs is getting a global re-think for the first time in 20 years, but there are deep divisions within the 193 UN member states. Enterpreneur Derek Handley explains what the problems are. Video, Audio
Debating International Drug Laws - Jemma Brackebush
Associate health minister Peter Dunne has told a United Nations' conference on world drug problems the document up for debate doesn't go far enough in addressing the death penalty for drug related… Audio
World leaders meet at UN to debate international drug laws
World leaders and experts are debating whether international drug laws should be eased to reflect the times at the United Nations in New York today. Audio
UN debates whether to call a truce in the war on drugs
A debate is underway at the United Nations on whether international drug laws should be softened. Audio
World leaders meet at UN to debate international drug laws
At the UN a debate is underway on whether international drug laws should be eased. Audio
Helen Clark makes her case to become UN Secretary General
Helen Clark has described herself as a moderniser and a unifier as she made her case before the UN General Assembly to succeed Ban Ki Moon as Secretary General. Audio
Helen Clark addresses UN in
The former Prime Minister Helen Clark has made her pitch to the United Nations about why she should become its next Secretary General. Audio
UN Sec-Gen hopefuls face a public grilling
Helen Clark's rivals for the United Nations Secretary-General role have begun their first public pitches for the job. Audio
Rudd laying the groundwork for a tilt at the UN's top job?
Australia's former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd appears poised for a tilt at the job of UN Secretary-General too. Pamela Williams is an investigative journalist with The Australian, based in Sydney. Audio
NZ foreign affairs experts fancy Clark's UN chances
Experts on international relations say Helen Clark has a good chance of becoming the ninth Secretary General of the United Nations. Audio
Helen Clark 'ticks all the boxes' for UN's top job
Helen Clark has a good chance of becoming the ninth Secretary General of the United Nations, experts say. Audio
Ongoing speculation about Clark's chances at UN bid
What are Helen Clark's chances at the UN's top job? Security Council Executive Director Ian Martin joins Checkpoint. Audio
Former PM announces UN candidacy
Helen Clark has announced her intention to run for the top job at the United Nations, after almost 7 years as the Administrator of its Development Programme. Audio
Clark feels 'stadium of 4 million' back her
Helen Clark has told Nine to Noon she feels hugely supported by New Zealand in her bid to be the next UN Secretary General. Video, Audio
Helen Clark announces candidacy for UN top job
Kathryn speaks with Helen Clark just after her annoucement in New York. Audio
Clark tipped to announce bid for UN top job today
There are reports this morning that Helen Clark will announce today she will seek the United Nations' top job. Audio
