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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
John Key and Helen Clark talk tactics in New York
There was no sign of the fierce political rivalry that used to exist between the Prime Minister John Key and his predecessor Helen Clark as they met to "talk tactics" in New York. Audio
The PM in NY
John Key has arrived in New York for the United Nations Leaders' Week. Audio
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
Why is it reigning men at the UN?
Analysis - It's reigning men at the UN. How much is gender bias to blame, asks Leilani Momoisea.
UN staff name Helen Clark as best pick for top job
Helen Clark has won a poll taken among United Nations staff on who the best candidate for secretary-general is.
New Zealand takes over Security Council Presidency
New Zealand begins a month-long presidency of the UN Security Council today and Foreign Minister Murray McCully says making progress on solving the Syrian conflict will be the top priority. Audio
Does Helen Clark still have a shot at the UN top job?
Opinion - Helen Clark is keen to be the next titular world leader but after this week's straw poll that is looking less likely. Phil Smith runs the numbers and offers strategy.
Helen Clark fails to gain ground in UN poll
Helen Clark remains in seventh place in the third straw poll of the UN Secretary-General race. Audio
Helen Clark vows to stay in the race for UN's top job
Helen Clark is vowing to stay in the race for the United Nations top job despite failing to make any headway against her rivals in a third ballot. Audio
PM backs Clark to stay in UN race
New Zealand's candidate for the UN top job, Helen Clark, is vowing to stay in the race despite a static polling result.
Race for UN Secretary General
It looks as if Helen Clark has remained in seventh place in the third straw poll of the UN Secretary-General race. Lorna Shaddick reports from the UN in New York Audio
Third straw poll for UN Secretary-General to be held overnight
The former Prime Minister, Helen Clark, faces a crucial vote in the next 24 hours when the United Nations Security Council holds its third straw poll on who should be the next Secretary-General. Audio
'High time' for female head of UN - Ban Ki-Moon
The Secretary-General of the United Nations says it is "high time" for a female head, after more than 70 years of the UN and eight male leaders.
Clark not out for the count - McCully
Helen Clark has the government's backing for as long as she chooses to stay in the contest for the next United Nations Secretary-General.
UN gets ready for second secret ballot
Former NZ PM Helen Clark will be hoping for a stronger finish in the second poll to determine who will become the next UN Secretary-General.
Marama Fox rejects criticism she's being vindictive
"Pot, kettle, black" - Marama Fox's reaction to the criticism of her stance towards Helen Clark's bid for UN job. She says she's not being vindictive. Audio
Marama Fox used to support Helen Clark's bid for the UN job
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says Maori Party has "taken lessons from Donald Trump." He's critical of their decision not to support Helen Clark's bid for the UN Secretary General job. Audio
Tuhoe backs Maori Party's sentiment on Helen Clark
Tuhoe leader Tamati Kruger backs Maori Party co-leader Marama Fox in her party's stance against former Prime Minister Helen Clark's bid to be the head of the UN. Audio
Tūhoe leader backs Māori Party on Clark's UN bid
A Tūhoe leader is backing the Māori Party over its opposition to Helen Clark's bid for the top job at the United Nations.