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John Key welcomes deal on Syria
The Prime Minister, John Key, has just returned to New Zealand after a 12-day trip to Britain, France, and the United Nations in New York. While in New York, Mr Key held meetings with a number of… Audio
Key gives hard hitting speech to UN
Just moments before a crucial Security Council meeting on Syria began the Prime Minister told the United Nations General Assembly the council could not wash its hands of the crisis. Audio
As Security Council meets, Key says it can't ignore Syria
Just moments before a crucial Security Council meeting on Syria began the Prime Minister John Key told the United Nations General Assembly the council could not wash its hands of the crisis. Audio
Worries raised about Al Qaeda influence on Syria
Just hours before the United Nations Security Council debates the crisis in Syria worries have been raised about the extent of influence Al Qaeda has over opposition groups in that country. Audio
Worry about Al Qaeda influence over Syria
Just hours before the United Nations Security Council debates the crisis in Syria, worries have been raised about the extent of influence Al Qaeda has over opposition groups in that country. Audio
Clark and Key join forces to wish TNZ well
In a show of unity, the former Prime Minister Helen Clark and the incumbent, John Key, have joined forces to wish Team New Zealand well. Audio
PM says NZ not spending as much on council bid.
The Prime Minister says New Zealand is not spending as much on its bid to get on the Security Council in 2015-16 as Australia did in its successful campaign to get elected to the council for the… Audio
PM eyes NZ seat on Security Council during UN visit
World leaders - including New Zealand's Prime Minister John Key - are heading to New York, where they will hold talks at the United Nations on Syria. Audio
PM says there's room for compromise in RMA proposals
The Government's planned changes to the Resource Management Act have ground to a halt after two of its support partners announced they couldn't back the proposals. Audio
Australia's aid cuts will hit those most in need
Australia's new government says it will cut the promised growth in foreign aid, prompting fears Pacific countries will suffer. Audio
PM may meet Abbott in coming weeks
The Prime Minister, John Key, may make a trip to Australia in the coming weeks to meet with its Prime Minister-elect, Tony Abbott. Mr Abbott's Liberal-National Coalition won this weekend's election… Audio
John Key
Australia is our closest neighbour and our biggest trading partner. Prime Minister John Key on what the election means for New Zealand. Audio
Aid landscape in the Pacific is changing
The are signs of a shifting balance in aid delivery in the Pacific region. Audio
Pacific leaders declare leadership on climate change
Pacific leaders launch a declaration to take leadership on climate change. Audio
Small Pacific states hope for real action on climate change
Pacific Island leaders summit underway in Majuro with climate change at the top of the agenda. Audio
Small Pacific states hope for real action on climate change
Pacific Island leaders summit underway in Majuro with climate change at the top of the agenda. Audio
US asks Government whether moral support would be provided
The United States' Secretary of State, John Kerry, has asked the New Zealand Government whether it would give moral support for a military intervention in Syria. Audio
Key says Syrian situation complex and challenging
The five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council members are meeting again in New York, as Western powers consider possible military action against the Syrian government over last… Audio
PM is not ruling out New Zealand involvement in Syria
The Prime Minister is not ruling out New Zealand involvement in a military intervention into Syria, even if it's not under a United Nations mandate. Audio
Key and Rudd discuss the mounting crisis in Syra
The Prime Minister John Key has spoken to his Australian counterpart, Kevin Rudd this afternoon, about the mounting crisis in Syria. Audio