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UN disturbed by violence and arrests in West Papua
The UN Human Rights Office says is disturbed by escalating violence in West Papua, and has urged Indonesia to engage with West Papuans in an inclusive dialogue to address long-standing grievances… Audio
Calling Home: Rachel Scott-Leflaive in Beirut, Lebanon
Rachel Scott-Leflaive's permanent home is in the idyllic ski area of Chamonix, France, but following the devastating blast in Beirut last month she has been deployed to Lebanon where she is working… Audio
Calling Home: Christopher Foulkes in Kabul, Afghanistan
Christopher Foulkes moved to Kabul in 2014 for a five-week assignment, and has been drawn back ever since. Christopher lives in a compound with his co-workers and can only leave in armoured vehicles… Audio
Samantha Power: top US diplomat's life and career
Former US President Barack Obama declared Samantha Power to be one of his country's "foremost thinkers on foreign policy". She was human rights adviser to the Obama White House before becoming the… Audio, Gallery
Prince Harry's Los Angeles plans 'in tatters'
Prince Harry's Los Angeles dream is turning into something of a nightmare due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Daily Mirror Royal Editor Russell Myers joins the show with all the latest. Audio
Govt focused on climate change mitigation, not climate refugees
The government says it remains focused on mitigating climate change impacts rather than preparing for climate refugees - despite a recent United Nations ruling.
In a landmark ruling, the UN has said… Audio
Activists want overhaul on way world tackles climate change
Pacific countries and climate activists are calling for an overhaul of how the world tackles climate change, after this month's round of UN negotiations ended in failure. Audio
James Shaw leads NZ delegation at UN climate talks in Madrid
Green Party co-leader and Climate Change Minister James Shaw fills us in on what's been happening at the 25th Conference of Parties in Madrid. Audio
Tonga's King appeals UN: Greater protection from risks to peace
King Tupou VI of Tonga makes a powerful speech to the UN. Audio
Ardern ends NYC visit with appearance on Colbert's Late Show
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has concluded her quickfire trip to New York with a second appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
And the CBS host - a massive Lord of the Rings fan - has… Video, Audio
Ardern at UN urges world leaders to work together
Jacinda Ardern has rebuked calls for fierce nationalism and has implored world leaders to instead work together.
The Prime Minister's address to the UN General Assembly was in stark contrast to US… Video, Audio
Colin Keating: Remembering the Rwandan genocide
Twenty-five years ago, a plane carrying the presidents of Rwanda and Burundi was shot down over an airport in Rwanda. The event marked the beginning of a genocide in which an estimated one million… Audio
Peters signs NZ up to Global Migration Compact
Foreign minister Winston Peters cast his vote at the United Nations today, sigining New Zealand up to the Global Migration Compact. It's a wide-ranging accord to try and ensure safe and orderly… Audio
NZ government signs up to UN migration agreement
The NZ government will sign up to a United Nations Migration Compact, despite other countries like Australia and the United States pulling out.
Louise O.Fresco: future-proofing food production
A visiting expert on the science of agriculture and food says we need to take action now to ensure the planet's growing population can be fed. Professor Louise O.Fresco says science needs to work hard… Audio
NZ vs 119 countries and 1 billion peasants
New Zealand was one of just seven countries to vote against a UN Resolution guaranteeing the world's one billion peasants and rural workers special rights. Why? And why wasn't it reported by the… Video, Audio
Helen Clark: 'Parliament was once a gentlemen’s club – pure and simple – but it's not so anymore'
The former New Zealand prime minister talks with Noelle McCarthy about sexism, power and the changing role of women in politics and international life. Audio
Let’s act together, not in isolation – Jacinda Ardern tells UN
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has launched an international campaign to turn Me Too into We Too. She used strong rhetoric on gender equality in her first ever speech to the UN General Assembly today.
…Jacinda Ardern's UN message: 'Me too must become we too'
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has used her first speech to the United Nations General Assembly to warn about the consequences of rejecting bodies like the International Criminal Court and the Paris… Video, Audio
Ardern's UN speech
The Prime Minister delivered an idealistic and aspirational speech to the United Nations General Assembly this morning. Jacinda Ardern put a stake in the ground for what New Zealand stands for and… Audio