Career

“My life’s crazy anyway, but it’s probably the most exciting thing I’ve done – and the most surreal,” says Claire. “And it all came about because I’m in a wheelchair.”

It's expected it will take 217 years to close the workplace gender pay gap.

Her raunchy first novel was considered too shocking for New Zealand’s libraries, but Fiona Kidman has gone on to become one of our most admired literary figures, earning a damehood for her work. She talks to Judy Bailey about her “crotchety” childhood and the characters in her head.

'When you've got one of the most privileged jobs in the country, you can't sit there and feel sorry for yourself because you've got an amazing opportunity.'

'My husband would say the TV show CSI has made my job seem cooler, but you do spend a lot of time explaining that forensic science isn't really like that.'

That's so disappointing that just blows me away.

The camellia symbol has special significance - it represents the suffragette movement.

Because who says women over a certain age can't wear jeans - or do anything else for that matter!

With three generations of actresses, the Harcourt McKenzie household is full of drama. Its youngest star, 17-year-old Thomasin, is set to appear in Taika Waititi’s latest flick.

Mother, wife, customer services team leader... and jet-boat racing petrol-head.

The actress opens up about her career, the power of female friendships and the joy of finding true love later in life.

Michaela followed in her mum's famous footsteps, pulling on the black jersey to represent her country. But winning a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games isn't going to get her out of helping around the family farm!

The news presenters’ friendship was forged under siege in Paris.

The Kiwi amputee model and social media star opens up about her journey.

Still struggling to deal with her own grief in the months after her husband's death, Tina decided she had a role to play in helping other military families with their losses.

The sisters have gone from strength to strength since winning MasterChef in 2014. But they're not immune to getting a little starstruck.

The research that shows women's salaries never fully recover when a couple starts a family.

The red carpet star was instrumental in pushing for equality.

Patsy battled inequality for years in her law career, but found that her gender actually helped her in getting appointed as the Queen’s Kiwi representative.

Growing up in Mururapa gave the Kiwi PM a clear understanding of what poverty looks like.

Sports-mad stars are put to the test ahead of this year's Commonwealth Games.

My father was a jeweller. He gave me all his tools and said, 'Do something important with them.'

The Kiwi designer with a flair for colour shares her secrets to business success.

While her own family skirted the issue, Lizzie wants young people to be able to discuss the tricky topics.

'I don’t do a lot of bluster. If there’s something to be said, let’s just say it and move on!'

Monique Rhodes’ online meditation course, The 10 Minute Mind, is a big hit all over the world.

Too many great women have been held back – lost jobs, left jobs…

'I completely, utterly lost the plot. I remember thinking I’d actually gone crazy.'

The first man of fishing had his hands rather full when the news broke - and we were right there to share the exciting moment with him.

Just when you thought it had all been said... Serena Williams speaks.

Now that's what we call making a point.

There is work to be done but today let's take a break and celebrate all the great things that have happened for women lately.

She’ll order a takeaway curry after a busy day, and chats with her partner on Facebook. She’s also the Prime Minister of New Zealand, who stunned the country with the news that she’s expecting her first child.

This year marks 125 years of women’s suffrage in New Zealand and today is International Women’s Day. We look back over the previous year and how feminism has played out.

It’s been 125 years since New Zealand women got the vote and some of the country’s most prominent roles are filled by women. We asked some of our team at Bauer New Zealand why, in 2018, we need International Women’s Day and what equality means to them. Watch the videos above and below to hear […]

As one of New Zealand’s leading art gallery directors, living with art is all part of the programme for Rhana Devenport.

The star on her love for NZ, life in her 60s, and why she could make the perfect President.

This three-step exercise can help you overcome your fears...

Say goodbye to college debt, the Seeking Arrangement website promises.

Adam's made-for-Hollywood story is matched only by that of his wife Elitsa.

'I loved that it’s a New Zealand story because most of the books I was reading, or were available, seemed to be overseas writers for teens or young adults.'

“Some people are supposed to win and some people just aren’t,” the 52-year-old says.

Starring in Shakespeare's classic play Macbeth, Amanda raves "you can tell I've fallen in love."

The Kiwi dancer's alleged “huge ego and difficult behaviour” have landed him in hot water on Strictly Come Dancing.

Hilary reflects on the big move from Breakfast to Seven Sharp. "I certainly don't think I'm the perfect host by any means – I still have a lot to learn."

The Palmerston North-based vlogger is one of New Zealand's most influential young people.

Three Kiwi entrepreneurs tell Monique McKenzie how they began their businesses, and what it has taken to become successful.

With no formal chef's training, how did Kiwi Chantelle Nicholson get handpicked to work in one of London’s top restaurants?

Boh Runga is a jewellery designer and musician. Her band Stellar reunites in March for a tour.

Suivai Pilisipi Autagavaia and Anna-Maree Thomas formed a strong bond on set. “We’re like sisters...we're bonded for life now."

Do's and don'ts to dressing for a job interview - because it does matter what you wear.

While Lauren is no longer competing, she says swimming will always be a part of her life.

Wentworth star Danielle Cormack talks about career challenges and how hitting the road helps her unwind.

Marilyn Boe, 65, runs a Habitat for Humanity shop and loves upcycling the goods into something even more fabulous.

'Last year was so hard,' the bubbly broadcaster admits. 'I'm so happy to see the back of 2017.'

“I was trying to be a legit rapper,” the beauty recalls. “Then my best friend said, ‘Why don’t you just be yourself?’”

I thought I was too fat, too big, too OTT, too noisy, unkempt and uncouth.

We may be 60 but we don't feel it!

Instead of cracking open the champagne when she landed her new job as Breakfast host, Hayley opted for three consecutive sessions at Alcoholics Anonymous.

It's been an exciting few months in New Zealand politics, with the PM and expectant mum planning to keep the momentum up.

The broadcasting duo is thrilled to be working together on air again. But while Kate is relishing the chance to go back to work, the feedback hasn't all been positive.

The Kiwi tenor returns to New Zealand take up a dream role.

Including which unhealthy food she wishes was healthy.

An all-women’s training team get candid about their personal, professional and life goals.

Its creators Robyn McLean and Mary Bond have no problem discussing their lady parts.

Gemma Lee Farrell is still pinching herself after being handpicked by Khloe to model for her clothing line. "I'm blown away that I was chosen. This small-town girl from New Zealand!"

Catherine Robertson and her son Callum are both published authors.

Kaiora and Francis Tipene reveal the truth about working with death in their new TVNZ 1 show The Casketeers.

Fitness is still very important to the 81-year-old champion weightlifter. So much so that he set up a gym and is running aerobics classes at the retirement village he moved into.

Joan Withers left school at 16 with minimal academic achievement, yet she is now highly regarded in New Zealand business.

Both actresses leapt at the chance to star alongside one another.

The MasterChef winner and popular cookbook author lets us into her world.

It's paleo all the way for this pair as they tackle the lucrative home food delivery market.

'The worst thing women can ever do is tear each other down. It's disgraceful.'

Auckland nurse Steph Clarke volunteers on the hospital ship Africa Mercy, providing free hospital care to developing countries.

No ungrammatical sign is safe from Margi’s correction pen.

Kiwi Sandra Proctor (44) runs a B&B at the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro.

When it came to choosing between studying for a PhD, or a Porsche 911 – the car won for teacher Steff Chambers (45).

I was 22, which was my identifying characteristic in any news story I featured in, to such an extent that my friends jokingly referred to me as ‘Chlöe Swarbrick, 22’.

Rachel Petero's award-winning programme focuses on coaching Māori, Pacific Island and Asian women.

Now an author of seven books, Robyn Pearce says finding the courage was a turning point to getting off the benefit and out of the poverty trap.

Over a lifetime, on average, Kiwi women earn a staggering $600,000 less than men.

Despite her gruelling physical schedule, it's Lisa's mental focus that she attributes to her medal haul.

Two women who served in our navy and army share their experiences.

Why she has chosen to champion kindness.

Cross is helping the domestic abuse charity Shine by doing what she does best - performing.

I used to notice only all the things I wasn’t doing right, the broadcaster admits.

The veteran actor says his talented offspring is teaching him a thing or two.

Like the powerful characters she plays, Miriama says women in the acting industry are finding their strength.

Brother and sister duo Glenn Delaney and Marianne Delaney-Hoshek's coaching careers are going from strength to strength.

They've done it again!

Judy has been dressing up as Her Majesty since the late 80s, although the actress is best known as Shortland Street’s Mona McKay.

Angela Thompson runs a museum with her husband Bill.

Our winners for the 2017 NEXT Woman of the Year have been announced.

“I wanted my kids, especially my daughter, to know that you can follow your dreams at any stage of your life."

But what might you see?

There were times when I thought we were hitting our heads against a brick wall.

A life-threatening illness has not doused the fiery spirit of Georgina Beyer.

Deborah Hill Cone resolves to stop poking fun at millennials... and to start learning from them.

People associate hospitals with bad news but they're also places where beautiful moments can happen.