Helen Clark
Is the UN still fit for purpose?
The United Nations was created in 1945, after the end of World War II. Fast forward to today, is it remaining true to its founding document, the UN Charter? Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 12 August 2025
In today's episode, Labour's had a bump in the latest political poll - up four points in the One News Verian poll - nipping at National's heels; New Zealand is fast becoming one of the last western… Audio
Former PM Helen Clark on NZ recognising Palestine as a state
New Zealand is fast becoming one of the last western democracies to recognise Palestine as a state, after Australia announced on Monday it would. Former Prime Minister Helen Clark spoke to Corin Dann.
…Former PM Helen Clark calls for NZ to recognise Palestine state
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark says New Zealand is being too slow to recognise Palestinian statehood. Clark spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Helen Clark on US involvement in Israel-Iran conflict
The former Prime Minster and Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme joins Emile Donovan. Audio
King's Birthday Honours list to be revealed
Before the King's Birthday long weekend is done, a list of kiwi's will be crowned with their own titles, when the honours list is unveiled on Monday. Those people will recieve titles such as dame or… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 25 February 2025
On today's episode, former government minister Andrew Bayly says he regrets placing a staff member in an uncomfortable position, and admits he behaved in an inappropriate and overbearing way, Foreign… Audio
Former PM Helen Clark on Foreign Minister Winston Peters' trip to China
Foreign minister Winston Peters arrives in Beijing this afternoon. His 48-hour visit will include talks with his China counterpart Wang Yi. Former prime minister Helen Clark says New Zealand needs… Audio
Behind the scenes with Eden Park's CEO
Eden Park's CEO says his is the only option for Auckland's main stadium. But to survive, it will need to be more than a rugby park. Audio
Former PM Helen Clark on Trump's victory
Donald Trump's first presidency was often defined on the world stage by his "America First" protectionist trade policy and isolationist rhetoric, including threats to withdraw from NATO. Former Prime… Audio
Helen Clark on America's Cup win
Team New Zealand has resoundingly defended the America's Cup with a 7-2 win over Ineos Britannia in Barcelona. But the location of the next event is so far unknown. Former Prime Minister Helen Clark… Audio
Shower Thoughts: What is foreign aid?
Former prime minister and former administrator of the United Nations Development Programme Helen Clark joins Emile Donovan to explain. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 20 September
On today's episode, former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark has told the Security Council it has got to be able to enforce its own resolutions on the Israel-Gaza conflict to be credible, the… Audio
Former PM Helen Clark addresses UN Security Council
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark has told the Security Council it has got to be able to enforce its own resolutions on the Israel-Gaza conflict to be credible. Clark spoke to Corin Dann.
…Former PM on NZ foreign policy shift
Two former political rivals have united to criticise the Prime Minister for shifting away from decades of independent foreign policy. Former Prime Minister Helen Clark and former National and Act… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 19 June
On today's episode, the big new North Shore Hospital building that has been empty for months is set to partially open - but it won't result in any more surgery, former Prime Minister Helen Clark, who… Audio
Helen Clark warns lessons from Covid-19 not learned
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark, who co chairs the Independent panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response, has released a new report which says the Covid-19 crisis wasn't the end of pandemics… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 2 May
On today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and former Prime Minister Helen Clark join us to discuss whether New Zealand should join Pillar Two of AUKUS, economists warn that unemployment… Audio
Former PM Helen Clark on AUKUS Pillar Two
The Former Prime Minister Helen Clark is among critics who've been sounding the alarm about AUKUS for weeks. Clark spoke to Corin Dann. Audio