Women

Caroline Barron embarked on a search for her father's birth family in her new book, Ripiro Beach. She wanted to find out more about where she came from and who she is. But some of what she discovered… Audio

The decorated war correspondent Christina Lamb (Farewell Kabul, I Am Malala) has written a harrowing history of what war does to women. Our Bodies, Their Battlefield is her attempt to tell the true… Audio

Going into lockdown with a violent partner is possibly the worst thing imaginable. Women's Refuge chief executive, Ang Jury is hoping to reach those who can't speak out. Audio

What happens when three women - a Jew, Christian and Muslim, meet on a bus? A deep exchange on feminism and faith ensues to foster understanding of each other's cultures - fueled by copious amounts of… Audio

A study from the University of Missouri has shown that bubbly pop music now has just as much lyrical aggression as its rock and hip hop counterparts. Dr Cynthia Frisby joins the show to look at the… Audio

We are joining with nearly 400 radio stations in 40 countries worldwide to celebrate the achievements of women composers and musicians in all genres. 

A new study conducted by researchers at Loma Linda University Health has associated consumption of dairy milk with a greater risk of breast cancer in women. New Zealand Professor Gary Fraser was the… Audio

The women and children crisis centre in Tonga says a sudden spike in the number of drug-related domestic violence cases in the kingdom is worrying. Audio

Fiji MP Lenora Qereqeretabua says a fear of 'going under the knife' is preventing women from seeking treatment for breast cancer. Audio

New Zealand should trust and support the work being done already in the Pacific says the Fiji Women's Crisis Centre. Audio

National MP Jo Hayes says gender based budgeting in Fiji would be useful to examine as a potential model for New Zealand. Audio

A new Association of Salaried Medical Specialists report is giving insight into why senior women doctors are burning out at a quicker rate than their male counterparts and are more likely to work… Audio

Shepherding is more a lifestyle than a job for Kate White, Lesley Pollock and Kacey Johnson. They're among the youngest all women team of shepherds tin the country. Audio, Gallery

Most of the time MPs debate about the future but last week they looked back at the first women to enter Parliament and the Crown's invasion of Parihaka Audio

The traditional image of women in colonial New Zealand is all buttons and crinoline, but such images may belie the reality. A new book written by Dr Catherine Bishop has taken a close look at the role… Audio

In Voices this week; we meet Nepalese women making a big difference in their community here and back in Nepal. Episode by Lynn Freeman. Audio