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More women becoming firefighters than ever before
Just three percent of career firefighters are female - but the organisation says the proportion of women recruits has jumped from one percent to 17 percent in past three years. Our emergency services… Audio
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Massey University chancellor steps down after comments on women
Massey University's Chancellor, Chris Kelly, steps down. "Having had time to carefully consider the views of many staff, students and stakeholders, I believe that it is in the interests of the… Audio
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Third generation of Kiwi children face life of poverty
One in four Kiwi children live in low income homes, eight percent live in severe poverty - and it is not getting better, the latest monitor report says.
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The one percent
Time magazine photo editor Myles Little is heading to New Zealand to show his exhibition The One Percent Show which highlights the gap in wealth inequality from China to Dubai. The show is on as part… Audio
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Johan Norberg on positivity and progress
Humanity has never had it so good, according to Johan Norberg, the author of Progress: Ten Reasons to Look Forward to the Future. Audio
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Women's network launched in Solomon Islands
Women leaders in Solomon Islands will have a chance to network and learn new skills after the launch of a new association aimed at promoting equal opportunities for women. Audio
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Educators disappointed with international test results
Education leaders are disappointed by NZ's scores in an international test of 15-year-olds' skills in reading, maths and science.
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John Key's $400bn legacy
Opinion - The outgoing PM's legacy will be a gangbuster economy and happy property owners. For renters, writes Bernard Hickey, it's not so sweet.
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Conversations about race
Bryan Crump asks US racial equity specialist Glenn Singleton why talking about race is so important and why it is so hard. Audio
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Minister questioned over new CYF law
The government is pushing ahead with its plans to introduce a bill that could remove more Māori children from their family and wider whānau.
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Union looks to make more pay equity claims
Unions are considering pay equity claims for women librarians, hospital administration staff and call centre workers.
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Sexual harassment in retail
Female shop workers have spoken out about the level of sexual harassment they are exposed to. We talk to Jill Ovens of the E Tu union in New Zealand. Audio
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Obituary - Cuba's Fidel Castro made revolutionary mark on history
The son of a wealthy landowner, Fidel Castro turned his back on a life of privilege to lead a left-wing revolution in Cuba that endured for decades.
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How will pay equity work for women?
Three prominent women have given their perspectives on law changes that will make it easier for women to file pay equity claims with their employers. Deborah Russell, a lecturer in taxation and former… Audio
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Some success, but still stumbling blocks on path to pay equity
The Pay Equity Coalition is claiming victory after the government commits to make it easier for employees to make pay equity claims - but they're not expecting overnight changes. Audio
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Govt change to pay equity claims welcomed
A government change to allow pay equity claims has delighted rest home worker Kristine Bartlett who successfully took her case about pay equity to court in 2014. Audio
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Govt to make it easier for women to lodge pay equity claims
The government is to change the law to make it easier for women to file pay equity claims with their employer, rather than having to take court proceedings. Audio
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Weapons of math destruction? The problem with algorithms
Increasingly, the decisions impacting our lives are made by algorithms. Are they really fairer?
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Law makes it easier for women to bargain over pay equity
A law change will make it easier for women to file pay equity claims with their employers, rather than having to go through the courts.
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Fears TPP failure will spur global trade war
Businesses fear the US decision to quit the Trans-Pacific Partnership may eventually trigger a global trade war.
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Man criticised over disability launches political party
A Dunedin man who was told he shouldn't run for council because of his disability has launched a new political party.
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NZ to talk to China about upgrading FTA
New Zealand will start talks with China to upgrade its free trade agreement, with the aim of reaching $30 billion in two-way trade by 2030.
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Artist refuses 'brown' award at VMAs, Broods win top awards
Aaradhna refused the Best Urban/Hip Hop prize because of its racial implications, saying "I am a singer, not a rapper". Audio
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To be or not to be… an actor
Are actors getting a fair go in New Zealand? That’s what president of Equity New Zealand Jennifer Ward-Lealand stands up for. She’s gone into battle for actors to ensure they get fair pay and working… Audio
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Forced to Fight: 100 years of conscription
Today is the 100th anniversary of the first military conscription ballot held in this country to enlist men to go and fight in World War I.
