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Busting workplace myths: Why middle-aged women are the 'perfect employees'
Women in the workforce are being urged to be open - even about giving the PM nits!
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
More Māori wāhine taking up public sector board positions
Latest survey shows the number of Māori women on public boards is rising.
Winston Peters’ demand Sport NZ re-writes transgender policy disappears in ‘no comment’ vortex
It's unclear whether the NZ First leader will follow up on his demand.
Saunoamaali’i Karanina Sumeo: Without intervention the Pacific pay gap will take 110 years to close
OPINION: It’s not enough to talk about the gender pay gap alone.
Government developing pay gap calculator after Labour’s mandatory pay gap reporting pledge
The country's gender pay gap sits at 8.6 per cent.
'The house is a s***hole’: Why WFH husbands don’t do the housework
As men opt for working-from-home models, are they doing their fair share of chores?
'Act of desperation': Transgender teen tried to cut off breast in self-mastectomy
High school student had waited years for publicly funded gender-affirming surgery.
How to improve diversity in NZ's financial services ecosystem - Jim McElwain
OPINION: Progress has been made but the journey is far from complete.
Editorial: Delegation highlights the coalition's lack of Pasifika MPs
EDITORIAL: The picture of the deputy PM and his travel mates has something missing.
Eurovision winner announced amid large protests
Swiss singer Nemo is the first nonbinary winner of the contest that was founded in 1956.
'Absolutely terrified': Woman's emotional appeal after scary encounter
The woman has appealed for others to ensure women's safety in public after the encounter.
Talking point: Communities at the heart of restoring trust
OPINION: National social cohesion approaches seldom work. Local efforts are vital.
KiwiSaver contributions: Big gap between men and women
New research has revealed concerning differences.
Few chances to be yourself says Rainbow community member
Rainbow Hub Waikato is designed as a safe place for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Olivia Colman slams Hollywood's gender pay gap
"If I was Oliver Colman, I'd be earning a f**** of a lot more than I am."
Ditching the 9 to 5 stranglehold: An expert tells how
The #WorkSchoolHours founder talkin' about a workplace revolution.
Opinion: More young men think female equality has gone too far. Yikes
Financial Times: The numbers don't lie, but they appear to be falling on deaf ears.
Opinion: Why the 'motherhood penalty' isn’t to blame for the pay gap
OPINION: Employers need to look at why they don’t allow the flexibility parents need.
We need to talk about the gender pay gap
OPINION: The pay gap actually has little to do with employers short-changing women.
Rip Curl transgender surfer backlash polarises opinion
Tricky timing, talk of backlash as Rip Curl tests waters in emotive issue.
Govt push to ban transgender athletes from all women's sport
Government funding could be withheld if trans athletes aren't separated from competitions.
Gender pay gap explained: Why women are effectively working for free until end of the year
The gender pay gap has remained around 9 per cent since 2017.
Focus: Do males still earn more than females?
Julia Gabel from The Herald examines whether there has been any improvement in the gender pay gap between women and men. Video / NZHerald
'Secrecy only benefits the employers': Should people's salaries be made public?
New figures show job listings featuring salaries have risen by about a third in a year.
Robert De Niro loses bombshell sexism lawsuit
A jury found De Niro's production company liable of gender discrimination and retaliation.
How can I give my daughters career advice when it’s still a man’s world?
Life is made immeasurably tougher for intelligent women when powerful men won't engage.
Schools, shops, banks closed: Women's strike shuts down country for a day
Only one bank branch in the country was open.
Cancel culture: Why we need to teach children critical thinking
OPINION: Gen Z are blinded by ideology and short-form TikTok content.
Analysis: Can NZ’s science sector finally close its equity gaps?
There's been a surge in efforts for more diversity at the top levels, but is it working?
‘Pacific peoples’ excluded from Govt's proposed gender pay gap legislations
"We're still missing out around a million workers. What is the point?"