PoliticsBudget 2023: What’s already been announced and where is the money going?The Government will reveal Budget 2023 today - what has already been announced?17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMatamata murderer Greg Meads denied parole againHorse breeder who murdered his wife in Matamata makes new claims at Parole Board hearing16 May 09:32 PM
KahuStrong focus on kaupapa Māori approaches to safety and wellbeing in 2023 BudgetThis Budget focuses on initiatives to prevent violence from happening in the first place.13 May 07:07 AM
New ZealandA refuge for all creatures great and small: 'Knowing she was safe got me through'Her life was at risk, but mum wouldn't leave home without her littlest love.12 May 12:08 AM
CrimeWoman who stabbed man in self-defence sentencedThe Northland woman picked up a knife after being concerned for her safety.30 Apr 04:18 AM
OpinionOpinion: Why NZ law should require everyone to report known or suspected child sexual abuseOPINION: The present system does not always result in robust child safety practices.27 Apr 12:41 AM
New Zealand'Grave and serious': Rape of woman at 21st results in jailThe man led the highly intoxicated victim to a secluded area and raped her twice.26 Apr 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOpinion: How to improve the Family CourtJeremy Sutton says simplifying paperwork and changing court locations could go a long way.25 Apr 06:48 AM
New ZealandMan in custody after Whanganui River Rd incidentA police operation on the Whanganui River Rd has concluded after a family harm incident.21 Apr 04:57 AM
CrimeBaby punched as mother shielded herself from assaultThe man became irritated because his baby was being 'too loud'.19 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentDevastating reason 80s child star disappeared from screensShe had her life tragically cut short at the hands of her own father.15 Apr 09:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMerepeka Raukawa-TaitMerepeka Raukawa-Tait: If people see the ugly face of family violence, they will demand changeOpinion: We need to mitigate the predicted increase in family violence incidences.11 Apr 06:02 AM
Crime'Chaotic': Man shattered glass bottle on partners head, lunged at her with knifeThe man has a drug addiction which the judge believed was linked to his offending.05 Apr 05:00 AM
Crime‘You took away my innocence’: Victims confront stepfather who sexually abused themMichael Hallinan abused the girls for years.29 Mar 09:08 PM
PoliticsPM giving Marama Davidson 'leeway' for 'white cis men' commentChris Hipkins said he accepted Marama Davidson's clarification.27 Mar 07:07 PM
New ZealandWatch: Mike Hosking grills PM over Marama Davidson's 'white cis men' commentPrime Minister Chris Hipkins says Greens co-leader Marama Davidson's comments about white men at the Posie Parker protest at the weekend were not "particularly helpful". Video / Newstalk ZBWatch27 Mar 04:57 PM
New ZealandMayor's threats against private landowners, long road for SH25A & Marama Davidson's u-turn | Focus Morning Bulletin: 28 March, 2023 Auckland Mayor reveals emergency recovery plan, work continues on Coromandel highway cut off by landslides and cold snap hits the country in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch27 Mar 04:43 PM
PoliticsPM says Marama Davidson's 'white cis men' comment not 'appropriate'Chris Hipkins said it wasn’t the words he would use.27 Mar 03:30 AM
New Zealand'I'm going to burn you': Mum scalds child for wetting himselfThe mother scolded the boy with a hot spoon, frustrated at him for wetting his pants.27 Mar 02:50 AM
New Zealand'Fourteen hours': Time discrepancy saw police consider charges against woman over partner’s suicideCouple had had a fractious relationship before their deaths.25 Mar 04:27 AM
New ZealandReal estate agent tried to wrench engagement ring off former partner, telling her he no longer wanted to marry herVictim tells court her former partner's 'perfect public image' made her 'feel sick'.23 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'It seems perverse': Family violence 'normalised' in tribunal decisionsMigrants trying to escape family violence face strict criteria in battle to stay in NZ.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNgaruawahia death: Accused remanded for mental health assessmentsThe 23-year-old made a brief appearance in the Hamilton District Court.16 Mar 02:41 AM
New ZealandViolent offender vows to change for his children“He wants to become a working and contributing member of society.”15 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Caring' teacher who hit his own children with a broom and shoe will remain in the classroomThe tribunal commended the teacher's efforts to work on his issues.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBrutal attack: Woman slashed, suffers fractured eye socket after using all the methThe judge said it was a 'brutal attack involving extreme violence'.13 Mar 05:11 PM
New Zealand'I smashed the b****': Man's violent assaults result in jailCharlie Wikitera wanted sex. She said no, so he beat her so badly she can’t remember it.10 Mar 04:52 AM
KahuPolice launch new initiative, Tiaki Whanau, to stem family violenceTop cop: Māori must take ownership of family violence issues09 Mar 07:30 PM
WorldWomen’s Day highlights eroded progress as 'patriarchy fights back'Gender equality won’t be achieved for 300 years given the current pace of change: UN head.08 Mar 06:29 PM
KahuProfessor Tracey McIntosh: We must work with all the whānau to make a collective changeNew research is painting a sobering picture of the impact of family violence on wāhine07 Mar 05:51 PM
New ZealandCoroner rules on violent death of Auckland toddlerCoroner will not hold inquest into the child abuse-related manslaughter.04 Mar 02:58 AM
WorldMonster sentence: Alex Murdaugh gets two consecutive life terms for murder of wife, sonThe once-prominent US lawyer was sentenced to two consecutive life terms for the murders.03 Mar 04:39 PM
New Zealand'Safe space': New educational programme to address family violence startsIt allows violent men a chance to learn to “make better choices for their families".01 Mar 08:30 PM
New Zealand'Is she dead?': Man admits murder after punching and stomping partnerVi had earlier told police his partner hit her head on a table five times during a row01 Mar 12:29 AM