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Succession star Harriet Walter on playing ‘abominable mothers’ and where Shakespeare went wrong
'I feel rather a traitor because my own mother was so wonderful.'

'Shell-shocked': Woman's month-long wait for surgery after missed miscarriage
'I could see how the system was held together with duct tape.'

Tips for managing changes to weight and health in menopause
How to navigate menopause: Weight, sleep, and feeling like yourself again.

More empathy, less risk of dementia – how women’s brains work differently to men’s
Telegraph: Here’s the science behind the brain battle of the sexes.

Meet the 2025 Dairy Woman of the Year finalists
Frances Beeston, Jo Sheridan and Lara Sutton are all in the running this year.

Homecoming match: Trailblazing ref set for milestone game
International rugby referee Natarsha Ganley will finally be on home turf in Whangārei.

‘Heartbreaking’: Why Trish Peng is partnering with World Vision
The wedding dress designer says 'it's time to make a difference'.

Pioneering force in women’s health crowned New Zealander of the Year
Bev Lawton believes eliminating cervical cancer in New Zealand is 'within our grasp'.

Health NZ admits ‘gap in communications’ over non-existent sick baby unit
Documents reveal the timeline of how the unit was quietly shelved.

Collins warns against ‘putting labels’ on people, assuming they’re appointed for DEI
It comes as Winston Peters wants to rid the public service of diversity regulations.

Not another Dave! Tech studio offers $15k to female-led start-up
A Kiwi company is offering a $15k support package to a female-led tech start-up.

Opinion: Kiwis deserve a national action plan for endometriosis
OPINION: Too often, those with endometriosis feel unheard or dismissed.

The best Kiwi female athletes shining on global stage
Which stars shone the brightest in 2024 and who to keep an eye on in 2025.

‘Be brave’: Northland women thriving in male-dominated industries
The International Women's Day theme is Accelerate Action for women's equality.

Tennis players to receive ‘up to 12 months’ maternity leave’ from surprising source
Players will have to compete 'in a certain number of WTA tournaments in a window of time'.

'I felt like an awful person': Woman's 17-year journey to endo diagnosis
Charlotte, 28, has endometriosis, an inflammatory disease affecting 1 in 10 NZ women.

Free outfits for Central Hawke's Bay women: 'If you present well that’s going to carry you a lot further'
International Women's Day event in Waipukurau gives a chance for wardrobe refresh.

Sleep myths debunked: Do women need more rest than men?
New York Times: Experts weigh in on the question that’s all over our social media feeds.

Longevity gap: Why do women live longer than men?
New York Times: Scientists hope to help both sexes age better,

Kiwi selling her home to pay for unfunded breast cancer treatment
'I wouldn’t be able to have treatment otherwise,' says Aucklander Catherine Cooke.

Empowering women through hands-on car workshops: ‘Some have never popped the bonnet’
Melissa Hannan is a mechanic on a mission to teach women basic automotive maintenance.