Wāhine
Why Māori celebrate the ikura/period
“Ikura is a symbol of whakapapa.”
Women tell us the worst DMs they've received
From dick pics to sugar daddy requests, women tell us the worst DMs they’ve received online.
What it's really like being a female tradie in NZ
Brooke Thompson is one of just only 2% of female electricians in Aotearoa,
We follow four women reclaiming their sexual pleasure
"Centring pleasure as a lifestyle is a powerful way to find balance.”
Breaking down misconceptions about Middle Eastern women
"A lot of Iranian women are some of the most glamorous people I've ever met." Ghazaleh Golbakhsh is breaking down the stereotypes of the 'terrorist' or…
11 women tell us how they found their voice
A rising hip-hop star, an environmental science student, a champion for te ao Māori, a Green MP and a vogue house mother - these wāhine demonstrate…
Rugby league star Georgia Hale is the Young New Zealander of the Year
Georgia Hale is striving to make rugby league a game for everyone. The 24-year-old has been awarded the 2020 Young New Zealander of the Year.
Jang Huddle is telling 1.5 generation stories through dance
Cindy Jang is extending the possibilities of what dance can be with her collective Jang Huddle.
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7 questions with The Handmaid's Tale author Margaret Atwood
"Some of the states in the United States have gone all the way to Gilead, pretty much." Margaret Atwood was in NZ for a speaking tour,…
Fighting the catch-22 facing female tech workers
"When you don't see people that you recognise as something connected to your own reality, it's hard to dream about it," says Gabriela Agustini, a Red…
How one woman is fighting meth in small-town New Zealand
Methamphetamine is easier to come across than you might think - especially in NZ's small towns. "It's a lot easier to find than marijuana," says one…
Girl Skate Club
You might know the experience of being in a male-dominated space, and feeling like you don't belong. Growing up, Amber Clyde loved to skate, but skateparks…
A mum and daughter ask: what does it mean to be a "proper Tongan girl"?
"Our girls, we have to make sure they stay a virgin." Kesaia's mum Liliani wanted to raise her in New Zealand as a "proper Tongan girl".…
NZ's best new filmmaker of the year shares her top 5 films of all time
Matasila Freshwater, winner of the 2019 SPADA (Screen Production and Development Association) award for New Filmmaker of the Year, sat down with Re: to share her…
Reclamation: being brown, femme and proud
'Reclamation' is about unapologetically taking up space - physically, ideologically, spiritually. We went backstage at the show by FAF SWAG to talk to performers and crew…
Michelle's boyfriend reads her period diary
Bloating, cramps and feeling horny are some of the experiences Michelle's recorded in her period diary. Her boyfriend Chris is going to have a read -…
The 23 year old politician boosting voter turnout
At age 20, Sarah Colcord was elected to the Manurewa Local Board, making her one of the youngest politicians in New Zealand. Three years later, Sarah…
Fashion designer told her work wasn't 'Māori enough'
Kohi Woodman was told her designs for her street fashion label IndigenousASF weren't Māori enough. Her response? "It's Māori because I'm Māori."
Stolen Stars with Miriama Kamo
We join Miriama Kamo at Te Mata Hapuku (Birdlings Flat), a place "teeming with stories of the other world." She shares with us the importance of…
Girls in motorsport
"I never thought that a group of women hanging out and getting involved in the car scene would upset anyone, but it did." After Sarah was…
Ina Malama is smashing toxic masculinity with soft pastel tones
Ina Malama is a burgeoning Kiwi fashion designer dressing guys up in delicious colour palettes. Her outfits will have you looking like an urbane Fabergé egg…
Sophie’s Angels: the all-female driver service keeping passengers safe
96% of all passenger service drivers are men, but at Sophie's Angels, 0% of the drivers are men. This Wellington-based all-female driver service (open to passengers…
Women like us - Refugees thrive rebuilding a life after trauma with Cottonseed fashion
"Every time we see clothing in stores, we say, 'We can make that.' Our leader said, 'Then why don't we?'" That was the genesis of Cottonseed,…
Abortion law reform
In the wake of Alabama making abortion illegal, we take a look at abortion in NZ law. Currently it is in the Crimes Act but there…
Sexual abuse survivor fights to lift name suppression
Sexual assault survivors get automatic name suppression. But if they want to lift it to speak about their experiences, it can cost thousands of dollars. Brodie…
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…
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.…
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…