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Caitlan Moran: Why it's now easier to be a woman than a man

For 11 years, while writing about women, author dismissed the question, “what about men?"

'So proud of Hannah': Family of Football Ferns striker elated over historic goal

It was a 'goal for the eons' Whangārei Football Ferns striker Hannah Wilkinson's dad says.

Triple sports representative Jane Te Hira dies, aged 95

Jane Te Hira represented New Zealand at basketball, softball and hockey.

First wāhine appointed chief judge of Māori Land Court

Caren Fox replaces former Chief Judge Wilson Isaac, who retired in April.

‘Part of my legacy’: Theresa Gattung spotlights $32b gender investment gap

New report that fights for female founders is about capitalism, not gender.

The truth about TikTok's 'girl dinner' trend

TikTok's latest snacking trend is causing controversy online - here's why.

Why do we demonise wāhine partying but allow old boys network to continue?

OPINION: Sandra Coney wonders why some find women in power threatening.

'Concerning' trends emerging as KiwiSaver gender gap widens

A number of challenges face women as they save less than men on average.

Top health adviser 'embarrassed' at cancer diagnosis after missing mammogram

A public health advisor was diagnosed with breast cancer after missing a mammogram.

Mum, 27, battling debilitating pain told she's 'too young' for hysterectomy

Tash Stokes was deemed not old enough to make a "permanent decision" about her body.

Revealed: The 'insulting' number of accepted claims for permanent surgical mesh injuries

Officials are investigating pausing the use of surgical mesh for a common birth injury.

South Auckland community rallies to save Ngā Hau Māngere birthing centre

Mums are sharing their experiences at a Māngere birthing clinic to help keep it open.

Half of surgeons assessed for using surgical mesh did not meet minimum standards

It comes as the Ministry of Health considers a pause on mesh implants for some operations.

Workplace spycam: Assistant manager of pub secretly filmed female workers changing

The five victims say they were distraught, angry, hurt, betrayed and disgusted.

Free cervical screening for all NZ women? Te Whatu Ora seeks funding

Cervical screening is the only national screening programme not to be free to all.

Nicola Grigg: What the National Party wants for New Zealand women

Opinion: Women's spokesperson outlines the party policies.