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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

A debate is underway at the United Nations on whether international drug laws should be softened. Audio

At the UN a debate is underway on whether international drug laws should be eased. Audio

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

The former Prime Minister Helen Clark has made her pitch to the United Nations about why she should become its next Secretary General. Audio

Helen Clark's rivals for the United Nations Secretary-General role have begun their first public pitches for the job. Audio

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

Experts on international relations say Helen Clark has a good chance of becoming the ninth Secretary General of the United Nations. Audio

What are Helen Clark's chances at the UN's top job? Security Council Executive Director Ian Martin joins Checkpoint. Audio

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

Kathryn speaks with Helen Clark just after her annoucement in New York. Audio

There are reports this morning that Helen Clark will announce today she will seek the United Nations' top job. Audio

The former Prime Minister Helen Clark says coming from New Zealand would not work against her, if she does decide to put her hat in the ring for the top job at the United Nations. Political Editor… Audio

The former Prime Minister, Helen Clark, is refusing to say whether she'll put her name forward to be the next Secretary-General of the United Nations. She spoke to reporters at Parliament yesterday. Audio

The happiest cities on earth have been announced by the UN ahead of World Happiness Day this Sunday. Audio

Gerard van Bohemen is New Zealand's permanent representative to the United Nations. He discusses the difference New Zealand is making on the Security Council, a body which is often criticized for its… Audio

New Zealand's human rights record is being scrutinised by the United Nations Human Rights Committee in Geneva. Audio