As many as one in three women live with migraine, with certain "milestone moments" causing flare-ups.
Life
6:00am
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.
New Zealand
Mon, Oct 6
From Whāngarei to Invercargill, women and allies gathered at more than 20 events across the country to protest pay equity.
Sat, Sep 20
From tomorrow, the archaic rule described by James Meager as an oversight, would be fixed to ensure both adults have equal fishing rights.
Environment
Sun, Aug 31
The good news? Many of the contributing factors to brain fog can be tackled.
Sun, Aug 17
A video of the Duchess of Sussex twerking whilst pregnant has gone viral – and prompted conversations as to whether dancing can induce labour.
Health
Sun, Jun 22
"There was a huge culture of fear around our regulator for health and safety," the Workplace Relations Minister says.
Politics
Sun, Jun 8
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.
Thu, May 22
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.
Thu, May 15
A group of Hawke's Bay shooters have created their own women's only club.
Sun, May 11
The bill passed its final reading with the support of government parties.
Thu, May 8
There is a growing trend of women around the world choosing to deprioritise sex in their lives and looking to celibacy.
Re: News
Tue, Apr 29
The Super Rugby Aupiki runners up are key to study looking into how menstrual cycles impact performance and recovery for female athletes.
Mon, Apr 21
Twenty local body politicians from around the country told Breakfast they had been the target of online harassment and threats.
Tue, Apr 8
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.
Mon, Feb 3
As diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives make global headlines, 1News unpacks what they are and how they impact Kiwis.
Sun, Feb 2
Student Margaret Yates has interviewed 29 women travelling solo across the country from the dusty Oodnadatta Track to the spectacular Tasmanian wilderness.
World
Wed, Jan 15
Cheyenne is caught in a web of poverty, addiction and mental ill health – but her sister is determined to help her have a home.
December 6, 2024
Analysis: New findings confirm depressing suspicions, writes Gianmarco Daniele.
November 29, 2024
A second Trump presidency will have ramifications for abortion rights and women’s healthcare around the world, writes Michael Jennings.
November 19, 2024
Some American women are looking to a South Korean movement that rejects marriage, motherhood and sex with men.
November 13, 2024
Osteoporosis is considered a silent disease because there are typically no symptoms until the first fracture occurs.
November 9, 2024
Ads on Pads is launching free period products at the University of Auckland through a partnership that places ads on period product packaging.
September 12, 2024