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Luxon visits Kiwi troops in the UK and fears of more exclusion to gender minorities | News Update
Christopher Luxon visits Kiwi troops in the UK, NZ's economic recovery expected to be gradual and uneven and fears of more exclusion to gender minorities.

Fran O'Sullivan: Why the UK's Supreme Court decision matters for women's rights
OPINION: The UK Supreme Court has ruled 'woman' refers only to biological women.

All Black's 12-year-old challenges girls' exclusion in school sports
Aila faced sexist remarks while playing rippa rugby at school.

'Cannot be trusted': White House on reporters using pronouns
Press secretary says she won't engage with reporters listing pronouns in emails.

Radio presenter calls out 'double standard' in Rob Irwin shoot reactions
She called out a 'double standard' in comments from some women.

Microagression, tech bros, fewer promotions – women in tech still see many issues: survey
PLUS: Has the DEI backlash hit New Zealand?

How a Kiwi butcher carved her path to a world stage in Paris
She is the only female on the Hellers Sharp Blacks team of six butchers.

Meet Tanya, the woman who can open a bottle of beer with a 13-tonne excavator
She’ll be one of the first women competing at the National Excavator Operator Competition.

From school leaver to forestry trailblazer: Young woman breaks barriers
'When people ask me where I work they’re always surprised and say, ‘That’s a manly job!''

Teen breaks barriers with historic tractor-pull win
Ella Martin, 17, is the first female to win the Northland Field Days' tractor-pull title.

US trans pilot targeted by false crash claims
Jo Ellis now carries a gun due to threats from false crash claims.

‘Rather hammer a nail through my penis’: Aussie radio host axed for comments on women’s football
'I'd like to sincerely apologise to the Matildas.'

Is saying ‘ladies and gentlemen’ offensive?
Folk dancers are aiming for more gender inclusivity in traditional performances.

Diana Clement: Five ways for women to bridge the financial gender gap
OPINION: Even in the 2020s there is no doubt that there is a gendered financial crisis.

Trump administration directs US agencies to start firing diversity staff
It's the latest in a blitz of right-wing measures Trump has set upon his return to power.

Trump orders US govt workers in diversity jobs to be put on leave
DEIA offices must submit a list of employees and contracts by Thursday.

Dellwyn Stuart: How NZ businesses can tackle the gender pay gap
OPINION: The pay gap is a crisis, hindering families and retirement savings.

'Toxic': Husband slammed for his actions as wife crossed finish line
He then appeared somehow confused about the woman's reaction.

Retirement village dispute: Race, gender prejudice cited, residents lost
Fight over weekly fees charged by the operator had morphed into something else: decision

MRI scans show ‘huge’ differences between male and female brains
A world-first study using imaging technology may explain the gender gap in mental health.

Dame Theresa Gattung: Why the 8.2% gender pay gap matters for all Kiwis
OPINION: A new toolkit aims to tackle the gender pay gap in New Zealand.