Women

"Women are only children of a larger growth,' wrote one Lord Chesterfield in 1748. It was a sentiment shared by many men of women in the 18th century - but it was about to have its foundation shaken. 

For centuries, the experiences of women have been overlooked in history books exclusively written, edited and published by men, says best-selling British writer Phillipa Gregory. “[Recorded… Audio

Rhoda McWhannell ran her Waikato farm almost single-handedly when her husband went to war during WWII. She wrote a journal of her daily struggles, weaving in her wry observations about war and love of… Audio

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio

Three exciting world cups on New Zealand soil have boosted coverage of women's sport stratospherically – and women are now far more visible in public life. When can we say these 'firsts' are normal? Audio

The latest figures on how much more money men earn relative to women is out, with women 8.6 percent behind this quarter. What difference could mandatory pay gap reporting make? Audio

It's two years since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan and for the country's women, the time has passed with a slow but steady erosion of their human rights. Despite promising in August… Audio

Personal finance expert David Boyle joins Kathryn to talk about how worries about the current economic climate could be having an effect on the long-term financial planning of women in particular… Audio

New York writer and psychotherapist, Lesley Alderman learned about a new genre of writing from some of her patients. Audio

Sticking with football, next year NZ will co-host the biggest women's sporting event in the world, the FIFA Women's World Cup. Jim talk's to Dr Mandy Hagstrom is a kiwi sports scientist at the… Audio

Two sisters behind a new foundation say reducing inequalities for women and girls is top of their agenda. Theresa and Angela Gattung last night launched the Gattung Foundation, a charitable… Audio

A toddler on her back, a newborn in front and five dogs alongside... that's how you might find Taihape sheep and beef farmer Mairi Whittle. She's the fourth generation of her family to farm a steep… Audio

Cardiologist and evolutionary biologist Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz describes herself as an innovator for human health. She is a professor at Harvard University's department of human evolutionary… Audio

Y25 shines a spotlight on 25 women and non-binary people under the age of 25 doing extraordinary things. 15-year-old Spirit & Soul founder Jaskiran Kaur Rahi is among the winners, she talks to Jesse… Audio

Photographer and food writer Sophie Merkens has travelled the length of the country to meet New Zealand women with a special connection with food; women who grow, gather, hunt and forage from the… Audio, Gallery

When it comes to gender equity and the history of New Zealand popular music, without question women musicians have been poorly served. Singers such as Dinah Lee, Alison Durbin and the Chicks are… Audio

Technology giant Samsung are accused of being tone-deaf this week after a controversial advertisement garnered confusion and criticism from women in the UK where it was launched.  Audio