career

From a young age, Kimiko wanted to be a doctor. But it was her mother’s long battle with cancer that inspired her to choose Waipuna Hospice as her community placement.…

Is it fair to only teach childbirth without actually helping women to give birth? This question had been on Karu’s mind for a long time before she finally found the…

Sharon Manssen was good at maths in school, as well as doing ok in art. She says, “when the career guidance counsellor suggested architecture, I thought, crikey! What if I…

The life coaching industry is booming in New Zealand, and having lots of options definitely doesn’t ease the decision. We asked Hayat Berkaoui, a life coach from Mt Maunganui, for the insider’s tips on choosing the right specialist.

A recent study, published in the Journal of Business and Psychology, shows that people labeled as “unattractive” and “very unattractive” (sorry, just using study’s language!) earn more money.

Kristin Vermeulen competes directly against men to win. She races Super Saloon cars, and out of more than 80 New Zealand drivers in this class, she is the only woman competitor.