Helen Kelly
Tributes flow for unionist Helen Kelly after she dies of cancer
Tributes to Helen Kelly, former CTU head and one of New Zealand's most prominent ever trade unionists, have flowed from all corners of the country today following her death. Audio
A song for Helen Kelly
Life-long unionist Helen Kelly died on 14 October aged 52. She played Sharon Robinson's version of the Leonard Cohen song 'Alexandra Leaving' on Sunday Morning in October 2014. Audio
Helen Kelly tributes: 'A compassionate friend'
Colleagues, friends and strangers alike are paying homage to trade unionist Helen Kelly, saying she worked tirelessly for the rights of workers and their families. Audio
Trade unionist Helen Kelly dies
Helen Kelly, the life-long unionist and, more recently, medical cannabis crusader, has died aged 52. Video
CTU President pays tribute to Helen Kelly
"An incredible leader and a formidable woman" the President of the CTU Richard Wagstaff recalls the life of Helen Kelly. Her work around health and safety - Pike River, forestry deaths, farming… Audio
"An incredible leader and a formidable woman"
One of the country's most prominent unionists, Helen Kelly, has died. Emile Donovan looks back at her life. Audio
Helen Kelly receives cancer treatment in Cuba
Former Council of Trade Unions president Helen Kelly is in Cuba having treatment for terminal lung cancer. She told Checkpoint it's a "last ditch" attempt, and hope it buys her some time. Audio
Episode 6 - The End
Death is the natural culmination of the ageing process, but it can seem like an abstract idea, until it affects us directly. Video, Audio
Helen Kelly on why she uses medicinal cannabis
For former Council of Trade Unions president Helen Kelly, access to medicinal cannabis is a personal issue. Video, Audio
Helen Kelly pushes for an overhaul of cannabis legal status
A new poll shows more than eighty per cent of people want cannabis legalised or decriminalised for terminal pain relief. Audio
Support continues for Pike River families and their appeal
The former CTU president Helen Kelly is continuing her support for the Pike River families who are attempting to hold someone to account for the 29 miners who died. Audio
Missing information in cannabis bid - Dunne
Health officials tried unsuccessfully to get what they needed to approve Helen Kelly's medicinal cannabis, according to Peter Dunne.
Helen Kelly denied medicinal cannabis
Trade unionist Helen Kelly says she's frustrated the Ministry of Health has turned down her application to use medical cannabis.
High Court rebuffs Pike families on Whittall prosecution
The High Court has turned down two women in Pike River victims' families who wanted the decision NOT to prosecute Peter Whittall looked at again. Audio
Helen Kelly to lead union reps on pay equity taskforce
The Government is setting up a taskforce to look at pay equity. The working group, which is still being formed, will begin to meet later this month and will be tasked with agreeing to equal pay… Audio
Kelly announces new campaign in final speech
In her final speech as Council of Trade Union president, Helen Kelly said it was more important than ever that families understood what a union is and what it does.
Kelly bids farewell with fiery speech
Helen Kelly says stepping down as the president of the Council of Trade Unions won't stop her fighting for workers' rights and trying to narrow the gender pay gap. Audio
Helen Kelly steps down but fights on
As Helen Kelly steps down as president of the Council of Trade Unions, she discusses her career highlights and hopes for the future with Brent Edwards. Audio
Helen Kelly says her struggle will continue
Helen Kelly will deliver her final speech as president of the Council of Trade Unions this morning.She is stepping down due to lung cancer which was diagnosed earlier this year. Audio