Women
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
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…
AudioDonald 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
'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…
AudioSenate 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
Teresa Tepania-Ashton, Hinepreneurs
Successful Maori women are getting international life-coaching qualifications to go back to their communities and help other women in business. The Hinepreneurs are part of a plan to get more… Audio, Gallery
Audio Engineer - Anna Laverty
Anna Laverty has produced and engineered records for Nick Cave, Courtney Barnett, Bloc Party and many other artists throughout her career. Yadana Saw catches up with Anna who is a visiting panellist… Audio
Fiji education sector fears promoting women - Minister
A Fiji Minister says a fear of letting women move forward still exists in the education sector. Video
Search is on for solutions to gendered violence
Pacific men and women working on the front-line to end violence against women are looking at more proactive approaches to their work.
Tongan centre to provide women with 'safe place'
A new drop in centre for young women in Tonga is hoping to reduce domestic violence by providing a safe space to come and discuss issues they are facing.
Championing better representation for women
In theatre women are still underrepresented in every aspect – on stage, behind the scenes, directing and in management and governance roles. The Hui on Women in Theatre in September brings together… Audio
Lady Parts
Auckland theatre group Bits and Pieces Ensemble discuss topics often seen as taboo, from menstruation to women’s perspective of sex, their bodies and childbirth. Audio
Home births encouraged for Pacific women
A new short film about New Zealand families and their home birth experiences aims to empower more Pacific women to give birth at home.
