Trade Unions
When 'shoe salesman' Vladimir Putin visited New Zealand
In 2000, Sir Bob Harvey was handed an envelope containing 10 pages of gallery proofs of a yet-to-be-published book about future Russian president Vladimir Putin's undercover visits here in the 1980s… 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
Housing, petrol prices blamed for income shortfall
High house prices and more expensive petrol and dairy products could be why some people feel like their wages don't meet the cost of living, says an economist.
Maxine Gay - The first lady of First Union
Maxine Gay is Retail, Finance and Commerce Secretary of FIRST Union, and next month steps down from over 30 years at the forefront of New Zealand's union movement. The daughter of a seamstress and a… Audio
Brent Edwards signs off at RNZ
After seeing out another election at RNZ, newsgathering boss and former political editor Brent Edwards has left after 16 years at the broadcaster. Mediawatch asks him why, and how he sees the state of… Audio
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 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
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
Council of Trade Unions President steps down
The Council of Trade Unions president, Helen Kelly, is stepping down from her role due to her terminal cancer diagnosis. The high-profile union boss says it's irresponsible to stand for another four… Audio
Insight for 16 November 2014 - Flexibility and Employment Laws
Patrick O'Meara examines the new labour laws and what they mean for firms and workers Audio
Ideas for 1 May 2011: The state of trade unions internationally
What is the state of unions internationally? Jeremy Rose has been talking to trade unionists in Bangladesh, the Middle East and China, to find out what's happening in those places. Audio