Women
The Business of Underwear: Flesh is More
"On the red carpet Kim Kardashian wore a slip that I designed and it was designed to be worn in the bedroom," says Kiwi lingerie designer Chloe Julian who has worked for international labels Agent… Audio
Three Minutes Max: Dr Claire Matthews
Dr Claire Matthews, director of academic quality at Massey University, gives her thoughts on Rotary International. Audio
Impact of wage rise for women
New research has for the first time revealed the challenges and advantages of New Zealand's largest pay increase for women. The $2bn settlement is being introduced over a 5-year period and will see… Audio
Suit unsuitable: NASA nixes first all-women spacewalk
What should have been a giant leap for womankind has turned into a stumble on the path to equality. US space agency NASA has cancelled the first all-female spacewalk due to a lack of a spacesuit in… Video, Audio
Women writers with disability - read us!
Here we are, read us: Women, disability and writing is about to be launched, offering readers an insight into the relationship between writing and disability. It's a little book with big ideas… Audio
Betraying Big Brother: A new book looks at feminism's challenge to China's Communist Party
A new book, Betraying Big Brother, examines a feminist awakening in China and the challenge it poses to the State.
Only 6 countries have workplace gender equality laws
Only six countries in the world give women and men equal legal work rights. And according to the World Bank's "women, business and the law" 2019 report New Zealand isn't one of them. The World Bank… Audio
Question of the Day
Which woman from history do you think deserves more recognition than she got? Audio
Women unloved and financially insecure
The Double Denim creative agency wanted to know what makes New Zealand women really tick. So they carried out a survey and their findings were sobering. Women don't feel respected, valued, or even… Audio
Women urged to take control of business finances
Today is international women's day. However, a business consultancy says too many women continue to fail in business because they've failed to take control of their finances. Audio
NZ womens cricket falling behind Australia
White Ferns captain Amy Satterthwaite says New Zealand has some work to do if they're to compete with a professional team like Australia.
Science's hidden figures and an end to insulin injections
Women's contributions to science have long been hidden, now new analysis shows just how far. Could a swallowable capsule put an end to insulin injections? And researchers in China have developed an AI… Audio
Religion, faith and feminism? It’s complicated
On the 125th anniversary of women's suffrage, Kim Hill discusses feminism and faith with Saziah Bashir, Dr Caroline Blyth, Rev. Jean Malcolm and Lilia Tarawa at Wellington's City Gallery. Audio
“If I’m a Muslim talking about forced marriage, they can’t call me racist.”
On the 125th anniversary of women's suffrage, Leigh-Marama McLachlan explores what feminism means with Mani Dunlop, Donna Miles-Mojab, Tuiloma Lina-Jodi Samu and Farida Sultana. Audio
Football Ferns ready for World Cup challenges
Football Ferns coach Tom Sermanni says New Zealand's draw for next year's women's World Cup is tough, but he is confident his team will rise to the challenge.
Waitangi Tribunal gets new members
The president of the Māori Women's Welfare league is one of three new members added to the Waitangi Tribunal.
Diversity in front of, or behind the camera?
CEO of the New Zealand Film Commission Annabelle Sheehan has been making her presence felt in the industry with a series of initiatives, often inspired by the idea of more diversity. Audio
Hanelle Harris: breaking ground with Baby Mama's Club
Hanelle Harris is the creator of the successful and ground breaking web-series, the Baby Mama's Club. It's ground-breaking because all four lead characters are Maori or Pasifika women which is unusual… Audio
Fighting the Same Fight
Feminised or gendered roles in the workforce were carved out in our past and still impact on the lives of women in the workplace today. Find out more in Episode 8 of Beyond Kate. Audio
Women on company boards: Do we need a quota?
A recent study showing women make up only a quarter of board members in the private sector has prompted a debate on whether mandatory quotas should be introduced to bring the number up.