UN
PM not sure whether Security Council debate will do anything
The Prime Minister is not sure whether a New Zealand-initiated debate on small island states at the United Nations Security Council this week will lead to any definitive statement on climate change. Audio
NZ leads UN Security Vote on Iran deal
The United Nations Security Council, led by New Zealand, has unanimously endorsed a deal to curb Iran's nuclear programme in return for sanctions relief. Audio
Tonga in new territory with CEDAW referendum
The Director of the Women and Children Crisis Centre in Tonga says a planned referendum on whether to ratify a UN Convention, will be the first of its kind ever held in the country.
Calls for release of sex offender with intellectual disability
A child rapist with an intellectual disability who has spent 45 years in mental hospitals and prisons has won a landmark ruling from the United Nations Human Rights Committee that his detention is… Audio
Labour doubts anything will happen with peace process
The Labour Party says it doubts New Zealand will be able to make any difference to the beleaguered Middle East peace process when it takes over the presidency of the United Nations Security Council… Audio
WHO discusses progress on Ebola vaccines and treatments
Nyka Alexander is a spokesperson on Ebola for the World Health Organisation, the United Nations health agency. Audio
