Gender
Soldiering on: 'There's no way that farm could have run without her'
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
Could mandatory reporting help close the pay gap?
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
World Athletics issues blanket ban on trans women
World Athletics has become the latest sporting body to issue a blanket ban on transgender women competing in track and field events, despite a lack of conclusive evidence they have an advantage.
… Audio
MeToo and the music industry - what's changed?
The MeToo movement sparked calls for change in the music industry, but what's happened since then? Audio
What makes people behave badly on dating apps?
Although many Kiwis met their current partner on an app, others repeatedly experience ghosting and derision in the online dating realm, says social researcher Joanne Orlando. Audio
Kathleen Stock on the hazards of gender self-identification
British philosopher Kathleen Stock resigned as a professor last year after accusations of transphobia. She tells Kim Hill her argument is not against people but against miscategorisation. Audio
New Zealand "lagging behind" in pay gap transparency measures
Today is International Workers' Day, also known as May Day. Auckland student Nina Santos is the Delivery Manager for MindTheGap, which hosts New Zealand's first Pay Registry. She joins the show to… Audio
Progress on gender equality being shoved back by pandemic
Analysis - Women make up about 90 percent of those who lost jobs during the pandemic, while many shouldered heavy economic, emotional or care-giving burdens.
Unmasking the gruesome realities of war
Lynsey Addario has covered nearly every major conflict and humanitarian crisis over the last 20 years and is considered one of the most influential photojournalists of our time. She's just returned… Audio
Want to ward off pain during ageing? Exercise harder
Engaging in high levels of physical activities, such as running or a game of tennis, once a week can help stave off chronic musculoskeletal pain as we age. That's the key finding from a new study out… Audio
Woman reaches settlement with employer over period pain sick leave
An employee who complained she was criticised for taking one sick day due to menstruation-related illness has reached a settlement with her employer.
New Zealand's caution around Covid-19 remains high
As NZ waits and watches the potential spread of the contagious Omicron variant, Research New Zealand polled Kiwis on whether they are taking a more cautious approach and avoiding activities due to… Audio
Parenting gender-diverse kids
Socio-linguist, Julia de Bres joins us once again she's interested in how language is used to challenge or reproduce social inequalities and is currently doing a research project with parents of… Audio
Why passion can be a dangerous thing
Following your passion is a popular mantra for career decision-making throughout the world. But does passion have a dark side? Erin Cech is author of The Trouble with Passion: How Searching for… Audio
Study shows Kiwis are more mindful about consumption
The Consumer Lifestyles Report (which has been running since 1979) was released from the University of Otago Business School this week. The report's aim is to provide insights into the lifestyles… Audio
Writer Rebecca Solnit on hope, violence and climate change
Writer, activist and historian Rebecca Solnit's latest is Recollections of My Non-Existence, a memoir that describes being a 19-year-old in San Francisco - where she started to forge her voice as a… Video, Audio
Poll: Only 43% of Kiwis regard Matariki as an important holiday
Matariki will be celebrated on June 24 next year. While most people are happy for any excuse to take a day off work, a new poll from Research New Zealand shows that less than half of us rate the day… Audio
Why we should embrace our fidgeting tendencies
The fidget spinner craze has come and gone, and now bubble poppers are doing the rounds, but it's not just kids who are doing the fidgeting. Children and adults alike use fidget devices of some sort… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Mike Williams and Lavina Good
Joining the Weekend Panel this morning are Mike Williams and Lavina Good. They discuss NZ Rugby's alternative to the Silver Lakes deal, the police position on speed tolerance, and the possibility of… Audio
Ugly Duckling helps change the NZ male ballet narrative
The Royal New Zealand Ballet are about to open a free show for kids and families - at Te Papa in the school holidays - The Ugly Duckling. It plays April 19 and 20. What makes this performance… Audio