Helen Clark
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
Helen Clark on New Zealand joining AUKUS
The former prime minister reacts to foreign minister Winston Peter's comments on AUKUS. Audio
Foreign agency ran spy operation out of Wellington
Revelations a foreign agency ran a spy operation out of Wellington for years, while the New Zealand government was in the dark about the whole thing. A report out today shows significant failings by… Audio
Helen Clark on UNRWA funding
More countries have halted funding to the largest UN agency operating in Gaza, as the crisis deepens over the alleged role of some staff in the 7 October Hamas attacks on Israel.
According to a… Audio
Helen Clark: 'The world has some grim realities right now'
The former prime minister warned that New Zealand needs to "keep its head" when it comes to signing international statements they've had little input into when it comes to conflict. Audio
Former PM Helen Clark given honorary Doctorate from the University of Toronto
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark has received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Toronto.
The University said Clark is a leader known for championing equity, sustainability and… Audio
Former PM Helen Clark on Gaza situation
The UN's secretary general Antonio Guterres says he is "shocked by misinterpretations" of his comments about Israel's bombardment and blockade of the Gaza strip.
Israel's ambassador to the UN, Gilad… Audio
90 years since New Zealand elected its first woman MP
Today marks a significant milestone in both our women's and political history. On this day 90 years ago our first female MP was elected into parliament.
Labour's Elizabeth McCombs won a by-election… Audio
