Brooke van Velden said the first weeks after a baby was born were "crucial for parents being able to bond with their child".
Politics
Thu, Jun 18
Party leader Chris Hipkins said cost should not stand in the way of care.
Health
Tue, Jun 16
The White Ferns will begin their World Cup campaign tomorrow, following England's record-breaking domination over Sri Lanka in the opening T20 match.
Cricket
Sat, Jun 13
The Men Who Saved the World – an unfinished and never before published work – appears after 108 years.
World
Fri, Jun 5
A group of organisations is asking the United Nations to investigate if the changes amount to systemic discrimination against women.
Wed, May 6
While it's clear more research is needed, creatine and magnesium have emerged as beneficial for women navigating menopause.
Life
Thu, Apr 30
The reversal would offer expectant mums "less travel, more continuity, and the reassurance of knowing their local hospital is there", Health New Zealand said.
Thu, Feb 26
The juggle of work, kids, caring for ageing parents and the fog of a perimenopausal brain is intense in this phase of life.
Sun, Feb 15
Whether a patient becomes menopausal after medical treatment will depend on a range of factors.
November 19, 2025
The Wāhine Toa Firefighter Calendar had already gained international attention after a sneak peek video of the photoshoot went viral online.
New Zealand
October 29, 2025
As many as one in three women live with migraine, with certain "milestone moments" causing flare-ups.
October 21, 2025
The two-time Olympic and Rugby World Cup winner is one of four athletes in Barbie’s global campaign marking International Day of the Girl.
October 6, 2025
From Whāngarei to Invercargill, women and allies gathered at more than 20 events across the country to protest pay equity.
September 20, 2025
From tomorrow, the archaic rule described by James Meager as an oversight, would be fixed to ensure both adults have equal fishing rights.
Environment
August 31, 2025
The good news? Many of the contributing factors to brain fog can be tackled.
August 17, 2025
A video of the Duchess of Sussex twerking whilst pregnant has gone viral – and prompted conversations as to whether dancing can induce labour.
June 22, 2025
"There was a huge culture of fear around our regulator for health and safety," the Workplace Relations Minister says.
June 8, 2025
Nicola Willis said the regime launched under the previous government had become unwieldy but the Opposition has been fast to decry it as a loss for women.
May 22, 2025
Chris Hipkins said it was now serving as a "distraction" from the Government's pay equity changes, which he wanted the focus to be on.
May 15, 2025
A group of Hawke's Bay shooters have created their own women's only club.
May 11, 2025
The bill passed its final reading with the support of government parties.
May 8, 2025
There is a growing trend of women around the world choosing to deprioritise sex in their lives and looking to celibacy.
Re: News
April 29, 2025
The Super Rugby Aupiki runners up are key to study looking into how menstrual cycles impact performance and recovery for female athletes.
April 21, 2025
Twenty local body politicians from around the country told Breakfast they had been the target of online harassment and threats.
April 8, 2025
Pharmac said the progestogen-only oral contraceptive pill might better suit people who can't or don't want to take a contraceptive pill containing oestrogen.
February 3, 2025
