UN Sceretary General position nomination

Kevin Rudd seeks Australian government nomination for UN secretary-general job

According to RNZI, Australian foreign minister Julie Bishop said Mr Rudd had asked the federal government to nominate him.

The announcement brings to an end months of speculation over Mr Rudd's bid for the role, currently held by Ban Ki-Moon.

Ten candidates including former New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark are already vying to replace Ban Ki-moon when he steps down at the end of the year.