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Amplifying Pacific concerns the aim at CIVICUS
Audio 6 Dec 2017A huge gathering of civil society delegates from around the world in Fiji this week is seen as a great opportunity for the Pacific to inform the rest of the world about the region's concerns. Audio
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Lawyers set 'achievable' gender balance target
Some of the country's largest law firms and their clients are committing to having women take the lead role on at least 30 percent of their major litigation cases.
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The long and growing list of celebrity men accused of sexual crime
The list of iconic men being brought down by their alleged sexual crimes seems to keep growing. Audio
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Shortage of women in management roles costing economy
A survey indicates nearly 10 percent of New Zealand business leaders have some bias against employing or promoting women to management roles. Audio
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Health Minister David Clark on director-general's resignation
The Health Minister told Morning Report that Chai Chuah had decided it was time for new ideas and leadership. Audio
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Urgent need to increase addiction services - Health Minister
Addiction services are under-funded and more treatment facilities are urgently needed, Minister of Health David Clark says. Video, Audio
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Gender inequality at the heart of Pacific violence pandemic
A United Nations representative in the Pacific Nicolas Burniat says gender inequality is at the heart of pandemic levels of violence against women in the region.
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Gender inequality at the heart of Pacific violence pandemic
On average two in three women around the Pacific will experience sexual and/or physical violence in their lifetimes. Audio
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If All I Was Was Black by Mavis Staples
Nick Bollinger reviews a new set of gospel and protest from 78-year old American 'national treasure' Mavis Staples Audio
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If All I Was Was Black by Mavis Staples
Nick Bollinger reviews a new set of gospel and protest from 78-year old American 'national treasure' Mavis Staples
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'My son died...will they listen now?'
The mother of a 23-year-old man who died after using synthetic drugs says they begged to get him onto a drug rehabilitation programme, but were repeatedly told there weren't enough beds. Video, Audio
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In NZ's 'bro-conomy' music industry, girls sing while boys play
Rose Matafeo talks with Jessie Moss, Ladi6, Dianne Swann and Geneva Alexander-Marsters about life and work for women in the music scene in Aotearoa. Audio
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Tax review head Cullen has 'huge integrity'
The government says it's unfair to say the head of its tax working group, Sir Michael Cullen, will just toe the party line. Audio
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Sexist culture not dealt with in Hamilton - Councillor
A Hamilton city councillor says there's a 'culture' at the council that's not been dealt with despite complaints being made throughout the year. Councillor Mark Bunting faces a formal hearing on… Audio
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Explicit joke reignites claims of sexism on council
The actions of a Hamilton city councillor who sent an explicit joke to a journalist has reopened claims of sexism at the Hamilton City Council.
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Disabled tenants shut out of market
People with disabilities struggling to find homes in the tight rental market want the government to set aside social housing especially for them.
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Tram incident sparks debate over homelessness
Christchurch business owners say problems with beggars are escalating, after one of the city's trams was stopped and its driver abused over the weekend.
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New measures for Pacific growth called-on
The head of the Pacific's NGO body says the region needs to look at new ways to measure a country's growth and development.
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"Lifting yourself up by the bootstraps is great – if you have boots"
Russell Brown talks about confronting entitlement with the former MP Georgina Beyer, academic Richard Pamatatau, activist Julia Amua Whaipooti and artist Tāwhanga Nopera. Audio
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Kiwi Ferns determined in Women's Rugby League World Cup
The women's Rugby League World Cup kicks off in Sydney today with New Zealand's team determined to prevail despite limited preparations. The Kiwi Ferns have won the tournament three times, but hosts… Audio
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Australia now 'a better, fairer, kinder country'
Tony Abbott's sister Christine Forster is set to marry her female partner in Australia next year, following the 'yes' result in the country's marriage equality vote. Video, Audio
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Australians back legalising same-sex marriage
Australians have voted in favour of allowing same-sex couples to get married, with 61.6 percent in a referendum backing a law change. Audio
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Slacktivism and the erosion of collective action
'Slacktivism' and, ironically, the belief that people power can change society are undermining attempts at collective action, new research has shown. Audio
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Solo mums who don't name father won't face benefit cuts
Solo mothers on a benefit who don't name the father of their child won't have their welfare payments cut under the Labour-led Government. The Social Development Minister, Carmel Sepuloni, has… Audio
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Children sleeping on floors, sharing toothbrushes, towels
Children's Charity KidsCan has partnered with the Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki, for a six month pilot to target children living in severe hardship in Hamilton. Video, Audio
