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Back on top: Lani Daniels claims world boxing titles with TKO win
The Kiwi's opponent left the arena on a stretcher after the TKO in the ninth round.
'Not a finale': Period care brand to close online store after eight years
The period underwear company was bought by Somedays in January 2025.
More women complain of Wellington sugar daddy's 'concerning behaviour' as cops mull charges
The behaviour of a man offering women money for companionship appears to have escalated.
Why Hansen has avoided change for Black Ferns' Canada clash
The last time the sides met, Canada beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final.
I was diagnosed with ADHD in my 50s. I felt like a fraud
Belinda Wheaton masked her ADHD into midlife. Then came her "life-changing" diagnosis.
Black Fern has red card overturned ahead of Canada clash
Whitney Hansen made no changes to the side as they prepare for Canada this weekend.
Phoenix leader Mackenzie Barry re-signs as 2027 World Cup push gathers pace
She hopes another season in Wellington will boost her 2027 World Cup chances.
Why you can't blame menopause for midlife weight gain
Expert says menopause can set the stage for weight gain, but it's not a direct cause
'It makes me feel hopeless': More than 700 still wait for gynaecology care in Hawke's Bay
Cerys James takes codeine 'just to function'. It's been four years without a solution.
Kerryn Thrupp: The gap after escaping domestic violence
OPINION: Some families then spend years in bare, temporary housing with children.
Free period products here to stay in NZ schools, but what about universities?
About 95% of schools now offer free pads and tampons, reaching 98% of students.
Phoenix Women clinch semi-final spot
The Phoenix have all but secured second on the ladder with a win in Adelaide.
How surprise recall could reshape Black Ferns’ overseas player rules
'It might be an opportunity that’s taken advantage of again in the future.'
Christopher Luxon sent 5000 gender pay gap 'invoices' by women
PM says his Govt has made good progress on reducing gender pay gap.
Meet the 2026 Dairy Woman of the Year finalists
The award recognises passion, drive, innovation and leadership in the dairy sector.
The truth about autism in women, according to a neuroscientist
Telegraph: Autism was once thought to be extremely rare in females. Why?
NZ-born star Rebecca Gibney reveals ADHD and autism diagnosis at 61
She told the Australian Women's Weekly the diagnosis had 'been very emotional'.
'Is the pill making me sad?' Kiwi doctors respond honestly to women's bad experiences
Fewer women in New Zealand are on the pill than six years ago.
'In my blood': How a mum swapped law for tools in male-dominated field
Kerley left a 12-year law career and three kids at home to pursue the tools.
'Disturbing dynamics': Inside the private groups helping cult leavers rebuild their lives
Groups in Christchurch and Auckland now meet fortnightly in secret venues.
Meghan Markle to headline Sydney ‘ultimate girls weekend’ retreat with $4000 tickets
Organisers promise attendees the event will be 'a girls' weekend like no other'.
Record number of Pasifika midwives join Wellington workforce
Wellington used to be served by just one 'very lonely' Pasifika midwife.
Letters: Our economy is still suffering from the lockdown damage, Nathan Healey part of NZ's golden athletics era
OPINION: Hopefully there are some valuable lessons from the Covid report, a reader says.
'You are not alone': Queen Camilla urges abuse survivors to end culture of silence
She wore a 'Shame Must Change Sides' badge from survivor Gisèle Pelicot.
Tens of thousands raised for Sydney women attacked in random assault
Two GoFundMe campaigns have raised more than $90,000 for the injured women.
The surprising way breast cancer screenings could reveal heart disease
The method outlined in the research could predict risk in women younger than 50.
Five Kiwi women reveal why small group food tours are selling out in NZ
Their new food-led tours are selling out in India, China, Sri Lanka and further afield.
Jackie Lloyd: Construction can't afford to leave half its talent on the sidelines
OPINION: Women hold only around 16% of jobs in New Zealand's construction workforce.
From a midwife's laundry room rose an organisation helping 8000 Hawke’s Bay families
In five years, Pregnancy Help has given out over 600,000 baby items to local families.