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Could Banks Peninsula become NZ's first Geo-Park ?
Banks Peninsula could soon sit alongside places such as the Grand Canyon and the Great Barrier Reef as a place of special geological interest. Audio
Netherlands government to counter Trump abortion funding ban
The Netherlands is to set up an international fund to support abortion services hit by US President Donald Trump's order to cut US foreign aid.
In the driving seat
Not that long ago, women held all of the top-ranking positions in NZ. In this episode of the Eyewitness podcast series, we discover that this is far from the case now. Audio
Word Christchurch 2016: Nadia Hashimi
Nadia Hashimi's novels highlight the plight of Afghan women under the Taliban, creating vivid, involving characters who win readers' empathy and understanding. When the Moon is Low follows a refugee… Audio
Breast implant cancer more common than previously thought
A rare type of cancer linked to breast implants is much more common than previously thought, Australian health authorities say.
Samoa's Rugby Super Women
Despite not being able to play for decades, women are now making their mark in the rugby loving nation. Al Jazeera follows one player, Tafale, who overcomes major obstacles to get onto the national…
Pacific feminists take stock
Feminists, women human rights advocates and activists from around the Pacific gathered in Fiji this week for the inaugural Pacific Feminists Forum. Audio
Regional knowledge exchange targets women market vendors
UN Women Markets for Change Forum in Nadi aims at improving lives and livelihoods of the predominantly female market vendors in Fiji, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. Audio
Post-Trump: Diversity or division - Are we racist?
The election of Donald Trump has stoked fears of a backlash against minorities. In NZ, ethnic communities are wondering what impact his win will have on them? Video, Audio, Gallery
Equal pay? Not for women of colour
According to Statistics NZ, women from our Pasifika communities earn the least in our country, on average only 67% of what a Pakeha male might earn. Gender inequity is a global issue but how does it… Audio, Gallery
Kiwi writer returns to the Shanghai rain
Award winning and new literary talent Heidi North-Bailey is the second New Zealand writer to undertake the prestigious Shanghai Writer's Residency this year. Heidi shares her dreams with Lynda… Audio, Gallery
Donald Trump's campaign team firing over groping allegations
Donald Trump's campaign team has come out swinging over allegations that he groped women in the 1980s. Audio
'We need a lot more Aunty Ranjnas in New Zealand'
Known as "Aunty Ranjna" she's a champion for the high needs communities in South Auckland. She's also the first ethnic woman to become a finalist in our most prestigious business award; The Ernst and… Audio, Gallery
Senate needs to do more to keep people in Palau
A senator in Palau says the senate needs to work harder to keep Palauans in Palau to stop it from being downsized.
Gender inequality in New Zealand theatre
A hui this week held on Suffrage Day brought together around a hundred people to kick around some ideas. Lynn Freeman talks to two of the speakers, Kate JasonSmith and Hannah Banks. Audio
Visible women at 60
Photographer Jenny O'Connor’s reflection on what it means to be heading towards the big ‘Six O’. Audio, Gallery
"Violence against women must be stopped"
Changing attitudes, examining gender inequality and self-determination for women is needed to end violence against women in the Pacific.
Rugby culture must change says former captain.
A former Waikato rugby captain Dr Paul Anderson is calling for an independent inquiry into claims Chiefs' players had physically and verbally abused a young woman hired to strip at their end of season… Audio
Police check out violence case raised at Apia summit
An alleged rape case brought up before dignitaries at a Commonwealth conference in Samoa's capital this week will be looked into by its police.
New Zealand midwives accused of racism
Allegations of racism and discrimination among New Zealand's midwives and staff in maternity care are raising concerns about cultural sensitivity in the workforce. Audio