Antonio Guterres
Not one crisis, but many – we must work together to find solutions. Celebrities advocate for the UN’s development goals
Nations United explores the significance of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. In the midst of a pandemic radically transforming our world, it sets out what must be done. Audio
Stark warning at global climate talks in Spain
The latest round of global climate talks have opened in Spain with the head of the UN warning the world risks sleepwalking past the point of no return. Audio
'Aquaman' helps make the case for Pacific small island states
Film star Jason Momoa, who plays the part of Aquaman, has told the United Nations he's ashamed world leaders don't want to agree on the climate crisis. Audio
UN promises action not speeches on climate change
The United Nations secretary general Antonio Guterres says today's Climate Action Summit in New York is about announcing bold actions, and not fancy speeches. In his opening address, Mr Gutteres said… Audio
UNFPA helps boost gender equality in Pacific
The head of the United Nations Population Fund was in New Zealand last week holding high level meetings on gender equality in the Pacific Region. Audio
Pacific reaction to Australia's election result
RNZ Pacific journalist Koro Vaka'uta with a wrap of reaction from Pacific nations to Scott Morrison's coalition win in Australia. And the first visit to the Pacific of United Nations… Audio
Fiji gets UN leader's praise for 'standing up for the planet'
The UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has praised Fiji for "standing up for the planet. Audio
Social media spreading hate speech like wildfire - UN leader
The UN Secretary General has issued a stark warning that social media is spreading hate speech around the world like wildfire. On the last day of a whirlwind New Zealand visit, Antonio Guterres laid… Audio
Tax pollution, not people says UN Secretary General
The United Nations Secretary General has sounded a doomsday climate change warning at the start of his Pacific tour. Audio
UN Sec Gen Antonio Guterres on defeating climate change
The UN Secretary General has urged New Zealand youth to do their bit to defeat climate change which he described as the 'issue of our time" Antonio Guterres, gave a keynote speech to students at… Audio
UN Secretary General issues challenge to youth
The UN Secretary-General yesterday issued a challenge to the youth of New Zealand to defeat climate change and ensure technology is used as a force only for good. Antonio Guterres gave a keynote… Video, Audio
UN Secretary General: Tax pollution, not people
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has sounded a doomsday climate change warning on his New Zealand visit, but praised this country's aspirations in aiming to be carbon neutral by 2050… Video, Audio
UN leader in NZ talking climate change, social media terrorism
The United Nations Secretary General is targeting climate change and the abuse of social media to promote terrorism, as he makes a whirlwind visit to New Zealand. Antonio Guterres is spending two days… Audio
Pacific nations continue their anti-climate change campaign
The Pacific Islands have continued to draw the world's attention to their plight from climate change at the United Nations General Assembly this week. Audio
Pacific leaders join call for a world free of nuclear weapons
Pacific leaders have added their voices to a worldwide call for a world free of nuclear weapons. Audio
UN chief decries US travel restrictions
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called for Mr Trump's ban on people from seven mainly Muslim countries entering the United States to be lifted "sooner rather than later".
UN Security Council defends Secretary-General choice
Was the United Nations Security Council right in choosing the next Secretary General on merit and not on gender or home country? Audio
Helen Clark's hopes to lead UN now over
Helen Clark's hope of becoming the first female leader of the United Nations has been dashed. Former Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Guterres is expected to be formally recommended as the leader. Video, Audio
UN refugee chief says developed world's fears unfounded
The United Nation's High Commissioner for Refugees says the developed world's fears of floods of refugees are unfounded. Audio