About this episode

Helen Clark reflects on her experience as Prime Minister during the September 11 attacks.

This weekend marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States. At the time, then-Prime Minister Helen Clark was on her way to Europe via Hong Kong. Her European trip was quickly cancelled and she returned to New Zealand. Clark spoke to John Campbell.

People in this episode

Host: John Campbell

Guest: Helen Clark

Topics covered

• September 11
• Helen Clark
• New Zealand politics
• terrorism
• historical events

Keywords

• Helen Clark
• September 11
• terrorist attacks
• New Zealand
• John Campbell

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Places: New Zealand, United States

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