Emerson Hospital’s garden therapy program helps patients bloom
Today, about a half-dozen patients are busy assembling bouquets: a musician, an artist, an activist. All have full…
Female in Focus x Nikon 2025 Winners Amplify Women’s Voices in Photography
The British Journal of Photography and Nikon have announced the outstanding winners of the Female in Focus 2025…
Woman censured by Teachers’ Disciplinary Tribunal for discussing sex life with students, buying them vapes
“She acted as a friend and not a mentor. “It is difficult to overstate how inappropriately the respondent…
Sex, politics and spies: Did a female reporter’s liaisons with powerful NZ figures risk national security at the height of the Cold War?
Sexual intercourse began In nineteen sixty-three (which was rather late for me) – Between the end of the…
On The Up: Women-only strength training gym ‘The Resistance’ opens in Havelock North
Couchman, who holds a master’s degree in educational psychology, said she found many modern gym routines had a…
Female patient at Hutt Hospital harassed by confused male patient, Health and Disability Commissioner finds
During her admission, a “confused” male patient began showing her unwanted attention. The hospital looked at his medication…
Blend of reishi and four other mushrooms could reduce anxiety, says 12-week RCT
There were also significant reductions in physical fatigue. The mix, commercially available under the name Restake, consists of…
Women’s four-stand shearing world record of 1938 lambs in eight hours set in South Otago
But the trailblazers collectively shore more in each two-hour run than the 473 shorn in the only two-hour…
Police called in over MSD Disability Support Services post-Christmas party incident
Police would not elaborate on what the man’s alleged behaviour was towards the women. Silvester said the person…
Check out the new supermarket player hoping to lower prices
A new independent supermarket in Christchurch is hoping to offer cheaper grocery prices to customers. Kai Co says…
America’s Cup champion’s breakthrough to fuel female athletes
When Leyland-Penno arrived in San Diego, she’d just turned 24 and there were only three other women working…
Dame Karen Poutasi, first female Director-General of Health, dies aged 76
She said the qualities that defined her career include professionalism, humility and a no-nonsense approach to getting things…