Women
Barbara Brookes: a history of New Zealand women
Guest host Philippa Tolley interviews Barbara Brookes, Professor of History at the University of Otago, about her new book A History of New Zealand Women. Audio
Young, Muslim, Black and Representing NZ!
Chosen from among 4588 applicants across the globe, Fatumata Bah is young, Muslim and black - and she's representing New Zealand at the Commonwealth Young Leaders Programme in Scotland. Audio
Young, Muslim, Black and Representing NZ!
Chosen from among 4588 applicants across the globe, Fatumata Bah is young, Muslim and black - and she's representing New Zealand at the Commonwealth Young Leaders Programme in Scotland.
AudioWomen Behind The Law - Dr Rhonda Powell
The University of Canterbury is holding a seminar called Women Behind The Law. And its aim is to talk about the role of women in cases, and how they have influenced the development of law in New… Audio
A History of New Zealand Women: an extract
On International Women's Day, Otago University history professor Barbara Brookes provides a snapshot of women's lives in colonial New Zealand.
Liz Sime: women and children first
Recent retiree from the position of Director of International Operations, and Vice President at Marie Stopes International, after working for 15 years around the world for international humanitarian… Audio
Giving back - Leprosy Mission NZ in Bangladesh
There are about 5 million people affected by leprosy around the globe. Lynda Chanwai-Earle and Justin Gregory bring us a story about high profile Asian New Zealanders in Bangladesh bringing aid to… Audio, Gallery
Giving back - Leprosy Mission NZ in Bangladesh
There are about 5 million people affected by leprosy around the globe. Lynda Chanwai-Earle and Justin Gregory bring us a story about high profile Asian New Zealanders in Bangladesh bringing aid to…
AudioWhat is being done to fix the gender pay gap?
New figures show that men in the public service are still getting paid a lot more than women, with no change in the 14 percent gender pay gap. The State Services Commission's survey of wages shows two… Audio
Three Words: An Anthology of Aotearoa/NZ Women's Comics
We're talking about women in Aoteroa, making comics. Some are slick and professional, some are homemade and crafty. And some have now been compiled into the book, Three Words: An Anthology of… Audio
Women travelling to IS-controlled areas in Syria and Iraq
The Minister in charge of the country's spy agencies, Chris Finlayson, is reluctant to give more details about women travelling to Islamic State-controlled areas. Audio
Muslim community demands proof from the SIS
Some in the Muslim community are calling on the head of the SIS to show them the evidence that an increasing number of New Zealand women are joining Islamic State. Audio
Kate Bolick on her book 'Spinster'
Journalist and author Kate Bolick invites us to examine an unprecedented demographic - the millions of modern women who decide to remain unmarried. Audio
New white paper details extent of gender inequality in NZ
The National Council of Women has released a white paper on the current state of inequality in New Zealand. The statistics show that while women achieve 61 percent of tertiary qualifications, they are… Audio
NZOC honoured for promoting women in sport
The New Zealand Olympic Committee has been recognised for the work it does in promoting women in sport.
Massey textiles and innovation
New Zealand has plenty of design talent and no shortage of innovative ideas, but what opportunities exist for our emerging designers, especially in the area of textiles? Sonia Sly headed to Massey… Audio, Gallery
Exercise in physical and emotional endurance
Antenatal depression affects at least one in eight mothers according to research undertaken by Auckland University's, 'Growing up in New Zealand' study, while other research suggests that one in six… Video, Audio
Puppets: More than child's play
Puppets are more than simply child's play, according to Jim Richards and Bridgette Murphy who work with community groups, schools and organisations around New Zealand making giant puppets and other… Audio
Sandra Grey and Joan Withers - sexism in the workplace
Recent reports in the UK media of a "mushroom cloud of retro sexism" has helped focus attention back on gender discrimination in the workplace. Dr Sandra Grey is president of the Tertiary Education… Audio
