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The Prime Minister and the leader of the opposition met earlier this week to discuss the government's Child Poverty Reduction Bill and whether parliamentary-wide support can be gained. National party… Audio

The Education Ministry has urged the government to develop a national programme targetting school teachers' unconcious bias against Māori children. A briefing obtained under the Official Information… Audio

Another Australian survey has been released highlighting the pay gap between men and women in certain professions. There are still huge differences in salaries for female judges, actuaries and… Audio

We speak to Peggy Orenstein about her essays about women and girls and the challenges of teenagers growing up with the pressure to be sexy thanks to pornography and pop culture. Audio

A group of lawyers has launched a new survey they say will draw out more details of sexual assault and harassment in law firms. The Wellington Women Lawyers' Association says its confidential survey… Audio

Nelson nursing student Yasmeen Jones-Chollet has been replicating the life of a Bangladeshi garment worker on Trafalgar St in Nelson for the past week, working 16 hours a day sewing bags and not… Audio, Gallery

As the government decides whether to build a controversial new billion-dollar 'mega prison' in Waikeria, a group of young Maori have taken their fight to oppose it to the United Nations. Julia… Audio

Immigrants in the Nelson Tasman region complain of widespread racial discrimination and some say they can't get jobs because of their accent. A study found migrants face significant difficulties… Audio

Professor Michael Carolan from Colorado State University is in New Zealand for the future of food symposium. He's an authority on food security and resilience - the cost of cheap food and the… Audio

Joel Solomon chairs Renewal Funds, Canada's largest mission venture capital firm, at $98m assets under management, almost all in the organic foods and distribution, green tech and independent media…

Change to our economic systems will only be possible when the general public are entrusted with the real facts, says Ann Pettifor, one of the few economists to predict the 2007-2009 Global Financial…

The three members of Camp Cope have been fighting sexism in the music industry since they formed in 2015, while all the while creating unique and well-crafted music. Drummer Sarah Thompson talks to… Video, Audio

The United States is living through an inequality crisis which is distorting and weakening its society, says Jeffrey Sachs, world-renowned professor of economics, leader in sustainable development… Audio

Change to our economic systems will only be possible if the general public are entrusted with the real facts, says Ann Pettifor, one of the few economists to predict the 2007-2009 Global Financial… Audio

A common complaint in disability services is around a poverty of experiences, expectations and connections for people with cognitive disabilities. Where for many every day can feel like Groundhog Day… Audio

New research from the New Zealand Aged Care Association is revealing the geographical barriers for elderly New Zealanders wanting to move into care. Using interRAI health assessment data the report… Audio