Helen Clark
Nights' Pundit - Economics
Independent scholar Brian Easton with a critical assessment of the economic aims and impact of the Clark-Cullen Labour government. Audio
UN ambassador baffled by Clark's failure
A leading New Zealand diplomat says the reasons for Helen Clark's failed campaign to be the next Secretary-General of the United Nations are still unclear. Audio
Gerard van Bohemen: the United Nations and the Security Council
Kim Hill talks to Gerard van Bohemen, New Zealand's Permanent Representative to the United Nations. New Zealand is currently a non-permanent member of the Security Council. Audio
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 didn't have chance at top UN job, analyst says
UN analyst and blogger Mark Goldberg says Helen Clark never had much of a chance at becoming the first female head of the United Nations. 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
Aaron Smith public toilet sex furore
All Black Aaron Smith has been caught going in and out of a disabled toilet with a woman at Christchurch Airport. Why does this matter? Audio
Helen Clark UN Secretary General bid over
Jana Von Stein of the University of Auckland talks about the UN straw poll process and the new Secretary General Antonio Guterres. Audio
Helen Clark's bid to become UN Secretary-General over
Helen Clark has congratulated Portugal's Antonio Guterres as the "clear winner" in the selection for next United Nations Secretary-General. Audio
Clark congratulates Guterres on United Nations win
Helen Clark's bid to lead the United Nations is over. Former Portugal prime minister Antonio Guterres has won unanimous backing from the Security Cuoncil and is expected to be voted in to the job… Audio
Race for top job at UN: How does it work?
Analysis: The race for the job of head of the United Nations is heating up overnight. Kim Griggs explains the world's weirdest job selection for the world's top diplomatic job.
Helen Clark, MH17 and Obama's veto overturned
Al Gillespie talks about Helen Clark's slow death in her UN Secretary General campaign, the revelaions on who shot down flight MH17 and how the US Congress overturned Obama's veto. Audio
New Bulgarian candidate could scupper Clark's UN chances
Helen Clark's chances of becoming United Nations Secretary-General are now almost nothing after Bulgaria announced a new candidate, an analyst says. Audio
Major Blow for Clark's UN Bid
A major blow for Helen Clark's bid to become the next secretary general of the UN. A late contender from Bulgaria might be the final nail in the coffin for our former Prime Minister as there's a… Audio
Helen Clark seventh in latest UN poll
Helen Clark finished seventh out of nine candidates in the latest United Nations straw poll as the race to succeed Ban ki-Moon as UN Secretary-General heats up.
Little rejects Clark's political wisdom
Labour Party leader Andrew Little has rejected former prime minister Helen Clark's comments that left-leaning parties need to command the centre to win elections. Audio
Helen Clark well behind in race for top UN job
Helen Clark has lost ground in the latest straw poll for the UN Secretary General's job. She's in 7th place but has more discourage votes. Audio
Helen Clark says she plans to remain in race for top UN job
Helen Clark loses ground in the latest straw poll for the UN Secretary General's job but she told RNZ she is determined to stay in the race. Audio
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
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