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Thirty years ago the Third Labour Government led by Rt Hon Norman Kirk established diplomatic ties with the People's Republic of China.

Address to the US Chamber of Commerce-Asia Society, Union Club, New York

Prime Minister Helen Clark today signed the document that effects New Zealand's ratification of the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Tonight’s relatively simple act of signing is the culmination of more than a decade’s effort by New Zealand and many other countries to find an effective response to climate change.

Prime Minister Helen Clark leaves on Wednesday for a short visit to the United States that will focus on tourism, trade and international affairs.

Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today that the government plans to unveil a Tomb of the Unknown Warrior on Armistice Day 2003, and is calling for expressions of interest for the Tomb’s design.

Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark today announced that the government is introducing legislation to enshrine the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra’s role as one of New Zealand’s cultural icons.

Prime Minister Helen Clark officially opens the Carter Holt Harvey New Zealand Pavilion at the Viaduct Harbour today.

The Pavilion celebrates New Zealand’s innovation leaders – past, present and future – and highlights the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit driving New Zealand’s success.

New Challenges for New Zealand in the International Arena

Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today that the Crown Prince and Princess of Japan will visit New Zealand from 12 to 16 December.

Europe is changing fast, and the mass migration from there to New Zealand occurred several generations ago. If we don’t take care to nurture the relationship, we will end up being out of touch with the new developments.

The Crown Prince of Belgium, Prince Philippe, and Princess Mathilde, arrive in Auckland on Saturday for a four-day visit.

Helen Clark's address to the New Zealand Asia Institute on relations between New Zealand and China

Prime Minister Helen Clark and Defence Minister Mark Burton announced today that a New Zealand frigate and a P3 Orion maritime surveillance aircraft would be deployed to the international campaign against terrorism.

Prime Minister Helen Clark today described Winston Peter’s latest diatribe as muddleheaded and confused.

“In his conference speech, Mr Peters takes a round arm swing at Maori, the Govenor-General, and migrants.

Prime Minister Helen Clark says the United Nation’s adoption of the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture is a real achievement in the international campaign to prevent torture.

Today we gather together to remember those of all nations who died, were injured in, or were traumatised by the terrorist bombing of Bali.

Bill English's bizarre call for New Zealand SAS troops to quit Afghanistan demonstrates his unfitness to lead the National Party.

Prime Minister Helen Clark said today the government has listed Jemaah Islamiyah as a terrorist organisation under new counter-terrorism legislation enacted this month.

Prime Minister Helen Clark said today a service of remembrance will be held next week for the victims of the Bali bombings. The service of remembrance will be held at Wellington’s Cathedral of St Paul, Hill St next Wednesday (November 6) at 12.15pm.

This conference has had a very wide ranging agenda. You’ve looked at the economic outlook around the region, the implications of the difficulties in parts of Latin America at the present time, you’ve looked at corporate governance, and the financial market issues, energy, technology, security.

Prime Minister Helen Clark today dismissed the Leader of the Opposition’s assertions about the Bali bombing as the desperate tactics of a leader under siege trying to get a headline.

Prime Minister Helen Clark said today that flags will fly at half mast from Friday to Sunday as a mark of respect to and in remembrance of all who perished in last weekend’s bombing on Bali.

Prime Minister Helen Clark today announced that applications were being invited from local government and the community for events associated with Waitangi Day next year.