Read about local women living fearlessly and breaking barriers in male-driven industries, sports and entertainment. You’ll be inspired by these stories, featured in focus magazine.
The beauty industry is full of big claims, celebrity endorsements and trending ingredients that seem to change by the week. So when a Nobel Prize-winning scientist – someone who has…
Let’s face it – most of us don’t need another notification telling us we’re stressed. We already know. Between work deadlines, family commitments, endless to-do lists and the constant stream…
There’s something special about Matariki. It invites us to slow down, reflect on where we’ve been, celebrate the people we love and dream about where we’re headed next. It’s a…
Mode & Opal, the New Zealand-designed premium stainless steel drink bottle brand designed for the whole family, has been named a Top 100 Finalist in the 2026 SHE-com Women in Ecommerce Awards. The national…
You can love your life completely and still feel lost inside it. It’s a feeling many women know intimately but rarely talk about. Life looks good from the outside. The…
For years, Rachael Wilde has built a loyal following by helping people navigate the often-frustrating world of acne-prone skin. Now, the founder of The Breakout Hack is expanding beyond facial…
From Hawai‘i to Northland, one woman’s love of colour, culture and community is inspiring a fresh take on New Zealand fashion. What if the shirt you wore told a story?…
A New Zealand landscape designer has again achieved international recognition, winning gold and Best Feature Garden at China’s prestigious Shenzhen Greater Bay Area Flower Show, one of just seven global…
Inside the fifth-generation family behind Holly Bacon –and the nostalgic innovation bringing “liquid bacon” back to New Zealand kitchens Step inside Holly Bacon in Hawke’s Bay and you’ll find more…
New Zealand–founded wellness brand Moodi has announced the expansion of its Female Founder Fund, a scheme to back early-stage women entrepreneurs with no-strings-attached funding. The 2026 Moodi Female Founder Fund will…
