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Feminism, economics, & who cooked Adam Smith's dinner?
Katrine Marcal, author of Who Cooked Adam Smith's Dinner?, argues there is a fatal flaw in our continued reliance on Adam Smith's representation of how the economy works. She believes it places an… Audio
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Midwife says they deserve higher salaries
An independent midwife with many years experience says they are not properly compensated for the gruelling hours and demanding work they do. Audio
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Springboks face court action to bar them from World Cup
The Springboks are facing a legal challenge that could bar them from the World Cup. Audio
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Why there is no equality in death
Why were the deaths of a US journalist and cameraman given more media attention than 50 deaths off the coast of Libya?
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The fight to lift wages in women-dominated professions
A campaigner for pay equity says court action being taken by midwives shows there's building momentum to lift the wages in women-dominated occupations. Audio
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2015: Helen Clark on global sustainability
The promise and challenge of 2015 is the focus of this lecture by the Helen Clark, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme. Audio
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Resthome workers get massive pay rise
Poorly paid resthome workers are getting a pay rise of up to 14% from one of the country's biggest care companies. More than a thousand people work for Metlifecare at its 25 retirement villages and… Audio
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'More work needed to end poverty'
The former Prime Minister and head of the UN Development Programme tells Radio NZ that businesses and governments must do more to tackle inequality. Audio
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Helen Clark: More change in global poverty needed
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark is the head of the United Nations Development Programme. In September, the UN meets to agree on a new set of sustainable development goals to replace the… Audio
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$20,000 to fix mouldy state house
Housing New Zealand says it is spending more than $20,000 repairing homes that become vacant, and reducing the likelihood of mould.
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Samoa is hailed as a model for human rights in the region
Audio 24 Aug 2015The Office of the Ombudsman in Samoa has released the country's first Human Rights Review report, revealing a number of issues of concern and producing over 30 recommendations for action. Audio
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Willing to spend a penny?
New Zealand Society lifts the lid on the history surrounding Auckland's heritage toilets. Audio, Gallery
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OHCHR commends Samoa for rights report
The acting head of the UN Human Rights Office for the Pacific says Samoa is providing an example for the rest of the region when it comes to rights.
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Does sexism exist in publishing?
Using a pen name is not new, Mary Ann Evans aka George Elliot did it back in the 1800s. In 2015 Catherine Nichols also became 'George' out of frustration at the response from publishers to her new… Audio
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2800 state houses repaired since critical report
The Labour Party says it is a shame it has taken the death of a child to make the Government realise that its state housing stock needs to be better maintained.
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Working for Families 'being squeezed'
The Child Poverty Action Group is calling for a radical overhaul of support to low income families to improve the lives of the poorest children.
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Leader calls for support for West Papua
The exiled West Papuan dissident, Octovanius Mote, represents resistance groups in his Indonesia-ruled homeland and he's calling for New Zealand to support the Melanesian state in next month's Pacific… Audio
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UN intern admits to publicity stunt
The New Zealander who resigned from his unpaid internship at the United Nations has confessed that it was a publicity stunt.
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Tom's one man mission
Tom Haitoua is on a mission to help out youngsters from hard up families in working class Mount Wellington. He runs an-after school programme at the suburb's Riverside Community Centre, where one day… Audio
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'Government's child poverty plan won't cut it'
MPs have been told an extra $25 a week for beneficiary families will not go far enough to lift children out of poverty.
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Māori health educator wins PM's award
A Māori educator has been recognised with a prestigious Prime Minister's award for her efforts to improve the health of tāngata whenua.
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Lack of diversity on NZ boards challenged
The lack of diversity on New Zealand's boards is deterring investors and having a negative impact on profits, according to the Institute of Directors.
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Intervention vital to curb Maori obesity
A report out today on Māori obesity points to the need for more government intervention to help Māori make healthier food choices.
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Conference told Maori nurses suffer from huge inequalities
A nurses conference has heard how the pay gap suffered by Maori nurses is forcing them to take on second jobs to make ends meet. The Indigenous Nurses Aotearoa Conference was held over the weekend as… Audio
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Older Australian home buyers may be being disciminated against
Age Discrimination Commissioner in Australia, Susan Ryan, says older people are complaining to their Human Rights Commission after being refused home loans based on their age. Audio
