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126 years of Suffrage: The women continuing the fight for gender equality

New Zealand is no longer the world leader in gender equality. So, 126 years on from becoming the first country to give women the right to vote, MiNDFOOD speaks to the women leading by their own examples.

126 years of suffrage: How Vanisa Dhiru is shaping a gender-equal future

When New Zealand became the first country to give women the vote in 1893, our antipodean nation was way ahead of its time. But, says equality activist Vanisa Dhiru, while we have plenty to be proud of, now is not the time to be resting on our laurels as gender inequality still exists.

Out of the Shadows

Domestic violence has reached epidemic proportions, with incidents reported to police rising every year. After years of living with an abusive father, one reader knows only too well the pain, lasting damage and devastation such violence leaves in its wake.

Remembering Polly

Too many women in Australia are dying at the hands of current or former partners through domestic violence. Joanna Tovia never considered her fearless best friend Polly would become one of them.

Give Me Shelter

Rising rents and house prices are changing the face of homelessness in Australia and New Zealand, with experts saying the largely invisible issue is at crisis point. MiNDFOOD finds out more.

Inside the October issue

Take an exclusive first look inside the beautiful October issue with cover star Renée Zellweger.

Male breadwinners have poor health, higher anxiety: research

While some traditional roles have changed, the expectation that men should earn more than their partners persists, US researchers say

Spice Girls hit “Wannabe” gets UN makeover

20 years on, the message of girl power is reaching a new audience, this time as part of a UN campaign for global goals.

Misrepresented? Demand better media

The Representation Project is tackling stereotypes and social injustices in the media through film.

Super Bowl ads get socially responsible

It is estimated that around 117 million are tuning into the Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers Super Bowl game this […]

Inside the March 2016 issue of MiNDFOOD

Take an exclusive first look, inside our March 2016 issue with cover star, Helen Mirren.

Reeva Steenkamp’s family: ‘we can get on with our lives now’

The family of Reeva Steenkamp finally have closure after Oscar Pistorius is charged with murder.

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domestic violence

126 years of Suffrage: The women continuing the fight for gender equality

126 years of suffrage: How Vanisa Dhiru is shaping a gender-equal future

Out of the Shadows

Remembering Polly

Give Me Shelter

Inside the October issue

Male breadwinners have poor health, higher anxiety: research

Spice Girls hit “Wannabe” gets UN makeover

Misrepresented? Demand better media

Super Bowl ads get socially responsible

Inside the March 2016 issue of MiNDFOOD

Reeva Steenkamp’s family: ‘we can get on with our lives now’

Inquest into Luke Batty’s death brings closure for Rosie Batty

The subtle black dot helping domestic violence victims

Frightening tally of violence against women continues to grow

Young kiwi mother dies after heartbreaking attack

Little Boxes

Standing up to domestic violence with partner checks being considered by NSW

Stephanie Scott’s death sparks calls for Royal Commission into violent deaths of women

Salvation Army use The Dress for powerful ad against domestic violence

Rosie Batty’s heartbreaking letter to her son Luke

Is Nigella Lawson the new face of domestic violence?