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Sanders takes Washington, Alaska and Hawaii in US Democrat race
US Democratic presidential contender Bernie Sanders has beaten Hillary Clinton in nominating contests in Washington, Alaska and Hawaii.
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Easter bunny could visit supermarkets
Today could be the last Easter Sunday where most shops are required to be closed, if a proposed law change goes ahead.
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Cricket's men fly business women fly economy
Non-equality in the flight arrangements for our national cricket teams. Audio
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US election: Trump marches on despite Ohio loss
The race for the Republican presidential nomination continues after Donald Trump won a decisive victory in the key state of Florida but lost to John Kasich in Ohio. Video
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School decile funding system may be dropped
Targeted funding for schools, being considered as alternative to the decile system, would fit with the government's investment approach, the Prime Minister says. Audio
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Women Behind The Law - Dr Rhonda Powell
The University of Canterbury is holding a seminar called Women Behind The Law. And its aim is to talk about the role of women in cases, and how they have influenced the development of law in New… Audio
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Students may be missing out on exam help
The Dyslexia Foundation can't understand why more than 100 high schools didn't make a single application for special help for NCEA students sitting exams last year.
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Sally Gardner
Prolific award-winning British author who worked in costume design and illustration before deciding to write for children full-time. Her books, including Tinder, Maggot Moon, and I, Coriander, have… Audio
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Mark Anderson, Jony Easterby and Kathy Hinde: For the Birds
Leaders of the team of artists who have created the walk-through art experience For the Birds in the native forest of Otari-Wilton's Bush during the New Zealand Festival. Audio
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Morgan Godfery: rethinking New Zealand
Wellington writer, commentator and trade unionist who specialises in Maori politics and international indigenous issues. He is the editor of a new collection of essays, The Interregnum: Rethinking New… Audio
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Mallory Ortberg: texting classics
Co-founder and editor of website The Toast, and advice columnist for Slate. Her first book, Texts from Jane Eyre: and Other Conversations with Your Favourite Literary Characters reimagines… Audio
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Adoption law 'outdated, discriminatory'
New Zealand's adoption law discriminates based on sex, marital status, disability and age, an independent tribunal has found.
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A book club for those without homes
For Michael Allen, the library is a sanctuary away from the streets where he often sleeps rough at night. Audio
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Widescreen’s best of the web (7 March)
Our pick of the best* and most interesting screen-related articles and features from around the web including Gods of Egypt skewered, behind the curtain of Hollywood inequality and a trip to Joliet…
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Minimum wage - How high is too high?
This week saw the minimum wage increase by 50 cents to $15.25. Those who argue against significant increases to the minimum wage claim it will price some of the most vulnerable workers out of jobs… Audio
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Kate's Klassic: My Own Story by Emmeline Pankhurst
Kate Camp discusses My Own Story, the 1914 memoir by suffragist Emmeline Pankhurst. Audio
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John Grant: songs of sobriety
American singer-songwriter John Grant is lauded for his vocal presence and confessional ballads. Now based in Iceland, he and his five-piece band will perform at the Auckland Arts Festival, and WOMAD… Audio
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Liz Sime: women and children first
Recent retiree from the position of Director of International Operations, and Vice President at Marie Stopes International, after working for 15 years around the world for international humanitarian… Audio
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DHBs look to increase Maori and Pacific workforce
Three Auckland district health boards and the Health Ministry are digging deep to boost Maori and Pacific representation in the health workforce.
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Labour slams 50c minimum wage rise
New Zealanders deserve a decent minimum wage that truly reflects the costs families are facing, the Labour Party says. Audio
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Minimum wage rises to $15.25 from April
The adult minimum hourly wage will rise 50 cents to $15.25 from 1 April.
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Infantino vows to lead Fifa out of corruption
Gianni Infantino vowed to lead FIFA out of years of corruption and scandal after being elected president to succeed Sepp Blatter.
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New ways to analyse data from social agencies
AUT Economics Professor, Rhema Vaithianathan discusses the revolutionary ways data from social agencies is being used by academic researchers. For the first time, almost all the information on people… Audio
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NZ govt defends Pasifika employment efforts
The New Zealand government says the number of Pacific people not in employment, education or training decreased last year.
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NZ MP fears for Pasifika on other side of poverty gap
A New Zealand opposition MP says he fears the gap in inequality will continue to grow if Pasifika people and the government are not prepared for predicted changes to New Zealand's workforce.
