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Unique trust aims to create ‘pay it forward’ process for women’s health
This exciting initiative is being launched on Thursday, October 5.
Painful endometriosis battle sparks campaign to pay for others to get private surgery
'The public waiting list is far too long, and that is why we are helping two young women.'
Finalists of the Māori businesswomen awards have been announced
The awards celebrate the 'very best wāhine businesswomen' and their pakihi (business).
Invasive gynaecological passenger examinations won’t be repeated, Qatar Airways exec says
Five women say they were taken off a flight at gunpoint and searched.
National will consider free cervical cancer screening policy
Labour, the Greens, NZ First and TOP all support free screening.
Her smear tests were misread. She now has Stage 4 cancer
Pippa's slides were misread in 2017 and 2020, allowing cancer to develop undetected.
Wellington doctors told to stop referring women to hospital specialists
Specialists and family doctors say this is becoming common practice.
Spain’s World Cup-winning women’s players refuse to end their boycott
Among the players’ demands was for interim president Pedro Rocha to resign.
Suffrage 130: 30 NZ women we admire
We pay tribute to the enduring legacy of the suffragists.
Editorial: Celebrating women’s achievements amid ongoing struggle for rights
OPINION: Our editorial on women's rights as we mark the 130th anniversary of suffrage.
5 ways to make your menstrual cycle work for you
Menstruation is often seen as a negative experience, but it doesn't need to be.
How come 'sexist plonkers' are still thriving in New Zealand?
A veteran journalist compares stories of sexism in her career with young Kiwi women.
Police preparing for second Posie Parker protest
Police speaking with Parker's representatives on safety plans after chaos of first rally.
‘A nightmare’: Doctor apologises after removing internal organs
Amanda Giddens' ovaries were removed without her informed consent. This is her story.
The state of period poverty in NZ
About 70,000 of us can't access period products each month - but what does this look like?
‘Ready to fight': Community reeling after woman accused of faking illness dies
Sufferers of 'invisible' illness say enough is enough after death of “beacon”.
Auckland woman accused of faking her illness has died
Stephanie Aston, who battled the health system for years, has died.
Overlooked menopause symptom no one is talking about
This potential side-effect could be wreaking havoc on your stomach.
‘I feel more comfortable in a bikini in my 50s than I ever did in my 20s’
Midlife women are driving a boom in sales of the two-piece, and with good reason.
Football fever, baby! Kiwi presenter on how special it was being 'visibly pregnant' at Women’s World Cup
Tulloch proudly displayed her baby bump while interviewing the world’s biggest sport stars
How Kim Cattrall returned as Samantha Jones
After a very publicised feud, the iconic character returned to our screens.
Corrections criticised over Arohata Prison transfers
High Court rules transferring wāhine Māori away from whānau is illegal.
Safety first: Why the pause on surgical mesh operations is long overdue
Procedure should remain halted until surgeons have skills to perform it safely.
Far North news in brief: Kapa haka, ferry ramp upgrade and not guilty plea
News snippets from the Far North.
Opinion: What women's sport can teach us men
OPINION: D'Arcy Waldegrave on how the Fifa Women's World Cup compares to other sport.
Organised Mayhem: The pirate queen in public office
Dunedin City councillor Mandy Mayhem takes Frank Film on a tour of Waitati.
Petra Bagust on quitting TVNZ’s Breakfast: ‘I had no idea I’d resigned from the TV industry’
'I was a round peg in a square hole… They hired the wrong girl.'
'Feral' new trend that Gen Z women are trying
Young women are being encouraged to embrace their inner "rat energy" this summer.
Study reveals the best and worst countries for single women - where does NZ place?
New Zealand is doing better than Australia.
World Cup diary: What was really to blame for Eden Park fire alarm drama
And in 20 years of covering sport, it’s hard to remember a sadder scene than last Friday.
Women’s World Cup: Which of the final four teams should Kiwis support?
Four teams remain and this year the tournament will have a new champion.
Auckland Hospital discusses limiting number of C-sections
The discussions come amid debate about c-section rates at the hospital.
80 deaths, and most of this is preventable, says Dr Jane O’Hallahan
Cervical cancer screening to be fully funded for wāhine Māori.