Why I quit my office job and joined the circus
Life has been full of twists and turns, but this performer wouldn’t have it any other way.
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Leading Kiwi fashion designer couldn’t read and write until she was 12
NZ fashion designer Adrienne Winkelmann reveals why she left school at 15 with no formal qualifications.
The fashion expert who helps women put together their perfect wardrobe
Fashion expert Bridget Hope shares her tips and tricks.
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Interview: NEXT Woman of the Year Business category winner Ranjna Patel
I live by a can-do attitude.
National MP Nikki Kaye says having breast cancer has been horrific and beautiful
I think I'm much more grateful for life.
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Toni Street says it took nine years to shake off her self doubt
We adore Toni Street, but she says it's taken her a long time to accept that not everybody will like her.
Toni Street interviews 2017 NEXT Woman Of The Year finalists
Find out how they became so successful.
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Five Kiwi women running food businesses that make a difference
These women understand that sharing the love means sharing food (and employment opportunities).
I’m the animator who can’t draw
Chrissy Metge, 37, of Auckland, works in animation and writes children’s books.
NEXT announces its 2017 Woman of the Year Supreme Winner
Kristine Bartlett fought for and won pay equality for aged-care workers. We talk to our 2017 NEXT Woman of the Year about the journey that led to her victory.
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Annabel Langbein’s passion for sustainable living
There are little things we can all do that make a difference, the celebrity cook says.
NEXT Woman of the Year Awards 2017 – meet our 30 finalists
Vision, courage, passion and a determination to make a difference are the qualities that define our Elizabeth Arden and NEXT Woman of the Year finalists for 2017.
NEXT Woman of the Year 2016 winner reflects on past year
The woman who brought hiphop into the resthome.
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Five questions to ask the interviewer at a job interview
...that tell an employer you are the best person for the job.
Why Jude Dobson nearly quit her TV career
Critics came close to ruining the much-loved TV presenter’s fledgling career.
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How I created a successful bespoke jewellery business
New Zealander and ex-model Ella Drake talks us through the fine details of starting your own jewellery company.
Police Remembrance Day in NZ
We talk to the mother of one of the 32 police officers killed in the line of duty.
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Study finds that having kids holds women’s careers back
Is it possible to have it all? Not according to this study.
How I built a business from Lego
Cambridge mum-of-six Michelle Smith (49) is a Lego collector and trader.
The mother of three who set up her own law firm
Helen Mackay wasn’t the only lawyer who wanted more flexible hours. She explains how she used a gap in the market to create her own law firm.
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Meet the women who gave up corporate life for yoga and pilates
Two Kiwi mums explain why they left their desk jobs to teach fitness classes.
J. K. Rowling’s secret identity
How the Harry Potter author's plan to stay anonymous as the writer of The Cuckoo's Calling came unstuck.
TVNZ political reporter on how social media affects politics
When it comes to women politicians, social media manifests all the misogyny of a witch trial, says 1 NEWS political reporter Andrea Vance.
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How to handle the nasty women in your life
Ever had to deal with mean women at work? Here, we list the different types of nasty women and how to deal with them - one at a time.
What it’s like to be a circus performer
Running away with the circus has crossed everyone’s minds at some point – and we talk to two people who did.
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Helen Clark on life after politics and the Jacinda effect
Our former Prime Minister and recent movie star’s up for any new roles.
Meet the nurse saving lives on the world’s largest hospital ship
Deborah Adesanya tells how she got on board with Mercy Ships.
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New study finds sexism the real reason for gender pay gap in NZ
The research that backs what many women have long known and experienced - and what we can do about it.
Why Top of the Lake director Jane Campion cast her daughter as a sex worker
The A-list director didn’t have to look far when she cast a key role for her series.
University and widower in court battle over best-selling author’s estate
Two wills, one estate - who gets the money?
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Kim Cattrall on why more stories about older women need to be told
The Sex and the City star says the stories worth telling are the ones that actually reflect female experience.
Job dissatisfaction kicks in at age 35
Why this is the pivotal age for people to start feeling unhappy at work.
The prosthetic expert changing people’s lives
Rebecca Grooby (30) is a clinical prosthetist at the New Zealand Artificial Limb Service in Wellington.
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How to cope when your work wife leaves the company
Being left behind can leave a very real emptiness.
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The people and practices behind skincare brand Linden Leaves
Taking care of the community comes first for Linden Leaves founder Brigit Blair.
Meet the mother-daughter duo behind Linden Leaves
Keeping it in the family has been key to the success of this global skincare company.
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At home with Dame Kate Harcourt and daughter Miranda
The mother and daughter are part of one of New Zealand’s most respected acting families.
How to get the results in life that you want
Life coach Emily Gallagher talks about the power of taking action and how our beliefs shape our life.
If you have trouble concentrating, your office could be to blame
From noisy phone calls to messy desks, open plan offices can be troublesome.
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Jim Hickey’s Youtuber daughter Sally Jo is stealing the spotlight
Jim Hickey is used to getting approached by fans, but now his daughter Sally Jo is the one attracting all the attention!
NEXT report: Sexism still rife in workplace for Kiwi women
Many of us are disillusioned, but there is hope.
The Wellington lawyer who became a dance teacher
Virginia’s youthful passion for kicking up her heels has turned into a career.
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19 things you didn’t know about Agatha Christie
The legendary crime writer was herself the subject of an unusual disappearance.
Regular job hoppers earn more than their loyal colleagues
It doesn't pay to stay in the same job for too long.
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Star says men should be paid more because they are breadwinners
The UK actor's comments have sparked outrage.
Janet Frame: An Angel at My Table from the archives
The reclusive Janet Frame was hailed overseas as one of
the world’s finest prose writers.
Wendyl Nissen’s new role in radio
The former Woman's Weekly editor, TV producer, newspaper journalist, and current Weekly columnist opens up about her new gig as a radio host.
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How to start your own business
Wendy Kerr, director of the University of Auckland Business School’s Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, gives advice on how you can become your own boss.
Donate a handbag and help someone back into the workforce
Dress for Success is a not-for-profit organisation that assists Kiwi women back into the workforce by dressing them head to toe for job interviews - and they need handbags.
Kiwi women who’ve turned their passions into careers
Meet three Kiwi women who have made a career out of doing what they love.
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How to ace your mornings at work
You'll get loads more done - but you won't find out how your colleagues' weekends went. Sigh.
The 10 types of people everyone has at their workplace
No matter where you work, each office you go to seems to have the same types of people, with the same personalities. Question is, which one are you?
Laura McGoldrick’s burning ambition
Radio host, news presenter, sports reporter… and soon-to-be mum. Now Laura McGoldrick is ticking off one more career highlight, with her upcoming appearance in TV show Westside.
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NEXT report: How do we measure success?
As we’ve moved from the home to the workplace, women’s definition of success has changed. Our NEXT Report asks, what does success look like for Kiwi women today?
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Career Coach: How to start your own business
One expert reveals what to expect when you start your own business and the one mistake most women make when becoming their own boss.
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5 easy ways to manage your email inbox
If you feel like you're constantly buried in emails at work and are not getting anything done, here's how to claim your working day back.
Ali Pugh gets candid about making the move to radio
It's life at full noise as the bubbly star tunes in to a new challenge.
Women face tougher job interviews than men
A new study has found that women are more likely to be interrupted mid-sentence than men during job interviews, and are confronted with more follow-up questions.
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Can you be too old to be ambitious?
Do our career ambitions have a ‘use-by’ date? After a lengthy break from full-time work, Deborah Hill Cone ponders her worth.
Hayley Holt on alcoholism and her political future with the Green Party
When Hayley Holt gave up alcohol, it turned her life around in ways she never anticipated.
Why reading romantic fiction is so good for us
Author Len Barot (Radclyffe), one of six romance writers to appear in the documentary Love Between The Covers, tells us about the billion-dollar romance fiction industry.
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Auckland Psychic reveals how she became a medium
What began as a hobby is now a full-time profession for Melissa.
How to get promoted at work
It takes more than just being good at your job to be singled out for promotion. Here are the things you need to do - and the things you definitely shouldn't - to get noticed and rise to the top.
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The Green Party’s Metiria Turei on fixing New Zealand’s gender pay gap
It’s the gap that just won’t close, and Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei has a plan for how women can achieve equality in their salaries.
Bernadine Oliver-Kerby’s return to TV
The broadcasting beauty has bounced back and is making waves with her America's Cup show on Sky.
Moana’s Kiwi composer Igelese Ete’s journey to Hollywood
Ete is championing Pacific performers on the big screen.
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Dr Mary English
It’s been a whirlwind four months for Dr Mary English, but she’s proved adept at juggling her new role in an already busy life. Sharon Stephenson caught up with her about keeping her career and what she plans to do as First Lady.
The disaster expert making sure New Zealand is ready
Wellingtonian Caroline Little (34) is a seismologist and public information specialist.
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Why these women are saving Christchurch’s bees
Why the plight of the humble bumblebee affects us all.
Meet the women who ditched their day jobs
Many of us have dreamed of quitting our day job to pursue something we love – but would you dare to take the plunge and make it happen?
Three ways volunteering can improve your wellbeing
Turns out a little bit of good can go a long way.
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These three things are wasting space on your CV
We should concentrate on what to omit rather than what to include.
Amanda Billing on life after Shortland Street and turning 40
Years ago, the actress set herself the challenge of being creative every day for 100 days and the drive has stayed with her.
Why motherhood changed my views on feminism
Feminism wasn’t high on Kiwi actress Miriama McDowell’s agenda - until the birth of her daughter.
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It’s time to change your relationship with money
Kimberly Sumner left behind her banking career to help women transform their relationship with money. She shares her tips on how to make sure you’re getting what you’re worth.
Northland’s jousting grandma in shining armour
'Lady Victoria' recently represented New Zealand at a jousting tournament in Australia.
‘It was my destiny to work with chocolate’
The Mexican-born chocolatier is wowing New Zealand chocolate-lovers.
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Bic Runga on music, family, and why she wants to reinvent herself
'Everything I’ve experienced as a coloured woman is fuel.'
This is why you should always greet your colleagues in the morning
It's more important than you think.
Here’s why introverts make the best bosses
Extroverts often get heaped with praise for their confident and charming nature, but apparently it's their introverted contemporaries who make better CEOs.
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How to stay healthy at work
The type of job we have can have a huge impact on our health, so we’ve got easy ways to keep your job healthy.
Here’s what your lunch break habits reveal about you
Are you a desk eater or a long lunch break lover? One psychology expert reveals what your habits mean about you.
Jenny-May Clarkson on her struggle for acceptance at TVNZ
The former netball star, mum of two and sports presenter on getting her first big break in TV.
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Annabel Langbein reveals the secrets to her success
The proud moments keep coming for the celebrity cook.
Starting work before 9am is bad for you, say experts
According to a leading sleep expert, those early morning starts are genuinely bad for us.
Sex and the City star on how her fertility impacted her career
The former SATC star has opened up about what happened as soon as she was 'no longer fertile.'
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5 step plan for a kick ass career in 2017
Career guru Kate Taylor shares her top tips for killing it in 2017, in your work and life.
It’s official: Women are better leaders than men
The truth is out, and scientists say women are far more suited to lead than men.
