Women

Why are female nipples offensive?

Apparently, some of the content of this story was unsuitable for Facebook. Why? Nipples. Or more specifically, female nipples. Here we take a look at the…

The Menstrual Cup

Got your flow but still a little hesitant to give the cup a go? Menstrual cups really aren't that scary, plus they're so much better for…

Do you know what is in your tampons and pads?

They're the so-called luxury item most women rely on at least once a month - so don't we deserve to know what goes into our tampons…

Undies for your period

There's a new way to go about your day when you're on your period. These 'period undies' from I am Eva are combatting the 'ick' factor…

Planet-Friendly Periods

Periods are just another part of nature, but with the average woman using around 11,000 pads per lifetime they can take a toll on Mother Earth.…

From school in the South Island to a medal in South Korea

What were you doing when you were 16? Zoi Sadowski-Synnott just represented NZ at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games and won Aotearoa's first medal in 26…

Charmaine Smith - Full time cop and rugby player.

Charmaine Smith keeps our streets safe as a full-time cop AND represents Aotearoa in the Black Ferns. We struggle to get out of bed on a…

Inventing ice cream flavours for a living

Liv dreams up delectable ice cream... and gets paid for it! The self-confessed peanut butter lover is behind one of Aotearoa's most delicious ice creams

A Hidden History of Women in the East End

Mary Ann, Mary Jane, Elizabeth, Annie and Catherine - do these names ring a bell? What if we said Jack the Ripper? This alternative London tour…

Possum Plows - Openside

From belting out tunes while shooting hoops to opening for Ellie Goulding and Panic! At the Disco - Possum from Openside sure has come a long…

Cricketer by choice, physio by necessity

Anlo plays a level of cricket that would mean she'd be a professional... if she was a man. Instead, she's also a physiotherapist to make…

Waimangaroa Fire Station's Senior Firefighter is a 20 year old woman

Waimangaroa Fire Brigade is a real whānau affair for 20-year-old Carmen, who's the senior firefighter at the tiny West Coast town's volunteer service alongside her Mum…

Medusa - 4th Wave Feminism

Snakes for hair and a stoney glare, meet the theatre makers using Medusa as muse to empower and revitalise feminism in Aotearoa.

Brekfist: Power

Saraid and Johanna are serving up a hot plate of power this morning! When do you feel most powerful?

Intersectional Feminism

Discrimination happens almost everywhere, even within already-marginalised groups. In this video, Saraid talks to us about intersectional feminism - a feminism for everyone.

Matriarchal Societies

Journey to these magical lands, where women hold the power ✨

Women inventors

From Kevlar to cookies - here's a look at some of the greatness that has come from the minds of women.

Amazing NZ women

From politicians to pilots, there's no shortage of amazing wāhine hailing from the Land of the Long White Cloud ?here are just a few...

Being a woman in performing arts

Hannah and Ellie May share their experiences with sexism in the world of performing arts ?

Women and men in top jobs - how is it different?

Is work-life different for men and women in top jobs?

The worst part

Is the worst part about being a woman dealing with men?

The pink tax

How much do you pay on health and beauty products each month? Holli and Nick took to the aisles and compared baskets ??

What's in a name

Why change your name just 'cause you're married?

NZ's suffragettes

2018 marked the 125th anniversary of women's suffrage in Aotearoa. Let's keep leading the charge!

Paving the way for women in politics: Elizabeth Yates

In 1893 Elizabeth Yates was elected the mayor of Onehunga, making her the first female mayor under the British Crown ????

Abortion Referendum: Ireland Decides

Ireland is a country divided. On the 25th of May the Irish will vote on whether to repeal the 8th amendment, a law prohibiting almost…

Nancy Wake: The Kiwi spy who evaded Nazis

Nancy Wake was Number One on the Nazi Secret Police's most wanted list. We take a look at the Kiwi the SS called: The White Mouse.

Girlboss: Helping teen girls become tech leaders

It's difficult to start-up a business at any age, let alone as a teenager! Alexis schools us in how to be a total GirlBoss, encouraging young…

Bedtime stories from the inside

Arohata Women's Prison lets these prisoners record bedtime stories to their loved ones - whether it's to their kids, uncles or even their pets! ??