Helen Kelly
1984 Trades Hall bombing a defining moment in the life of unionist Helen Kelly
Unionist Helen Kelly left a huge impact on New Zealand's political and industrial landscapes. Helen's biographer Rebecca Macfie speaks with Jo Malcolm about her life, times and legacy. Audio
Rebecca Macfie: the life and times of Helen Kelly
Helen Kelly was the first female head of the country's trade union movement, but she was also considered a visionary, a fighter, a strategist, and an orator. Her battles with local celebrities and… Audio
Documentary director Tony Sutorius: Helen Kelly -Together
The day after Helen Kelly left her job as President of the Council of Trade Unions the terminally ill workers' rights advocate met with film director Tony Sutorius and agreed to let him film the final… Video, Audio
Greens' marijuana bill closer to Helen Kelly's hope - son
The late Helen Kelly's son, Dylan Kelly, says the government's medicinal cannabis bill that passed its first reading at Parliament on Wednesday is 'woefully inadequate' and doesn't go far enough. He's… Audio
Medicinal cannabis moves 'woefully inadequate' - Dylan Kelly
The late Helen Kelly's son Dylan Kelly says his mother would've been deeply disappointed with the Government's medicinal cannabis bill, calling it woefully inadequate. Audio
'Hobbit law' change vindication for late union leader
Opinion - A working group to replace the so-called Hobbit law would have given Helen Kelly a great sense of satisfaction and vindication, writes Brent Edwards.
Campaigners: Guidelines needed for medicinal cannabis policing
Campaigners say the hit and miss approach to policing the use of medicinal cannabis that puts dying people before the courts but lets other off needs to be replaced with national guidelines, as Teresa… Audio
From Zero - Why Is Weed So Popular In New Zealand?
Marijuana is by far the most commonly-used illicit drug in New Zealand. Nearly half of all adults say they've tried it and a recent poll found that nearly two thirds of us favour decriminalisation or… Audio, Gallery
Helen Kelly: 'One of our brightest has fallen'
More than 1000 mourners turned out in Wellington today for a memorial service for leading trade unionist Helen Kelly. Video
Helen Kelly ineligible for NZer of the Year
The organisers of the New Zealander of the Year award say they are going to honour unionist Helen Kelly, who died this month, at their gala early next year.
Don McGlashan sings Anchor Me at Helen Kelly memorial
Musician Don McGlashan was one of over 1000 people to attend a memorial for the late Helen Kelly. He performed the song 'Anchor Me', in memory of Ms Kelly. Video, Audio
Helen Kelly farewelled at memorial service in Wellington
More than a thousand people attended a memorial service for the late union leader Helen Kelly, who died of cancer aged 52. Video, Audio
Helen Kelly's memorial service
The union leader and medical cannabis campaigner died two weeks ago of lung cancer. She was 52 years old. Her memorial service is being officiated by former Green Party Leader, now Greenpeace… Audio
Public memorial service today for Helen Kelly
The public are being given a chance to remember the life of union leader Helen Kelly at a memorial service in Wellington today. We talk to CTU president Richard Wagstaff, who will give the main… Audio
MPs pay tribute to Helen Kelly in Parliament
MPs have paid tribute in Parliament to prominent unionist Helen Kelly, who died last week.
Political commentators Matthew Hooton and Mike Williams
Matthew Hooton and Mike Williams discuss the Government's Immigration `announcement', housing, the "dead rat" season prior to election year, the surplus and the death of unionist Helen Kelly. Audio
'Helen gave us hope where nobody else did'
Heartfelt tributes to Helen Kelly, one of New Zealand's most prominent unionists, continue to flow from all corners of the country. Video
'She would have been an amazing Prime Minister'
Helen Kelly's brother Max and son Dylan share their love for the New Zealand trade unionist, who has died, aged 53. Video, Audio
Helen Kelly dies, aged 52
John Campbell visited Helen Kelly in her home in August to discuss her work, her life, and her illness. This is her story. Video, Audio