'We are a nation of violent partner beaters': Social campaign after 'appalling' stats
Rape convictions are at a ten year low and family violence offences have increased.
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Survivor 'disgusted' at barriers to domestic violence leave
Some workers have been asked for proof from police by employers.
Rape conviction rate lowest in 10 years: Shows system is failing - Women's Refuge
31 per cent of all people charged with rape were convicted last year.
Teen refugee's honour beating live-streamed by own family
"She was hit so many times she couldn't tell police even an approximate number of blows."
Family violence 'red flags' raised in murder-suicide
Deceased woman, family and friends may not have been aware of man's domestic history.
Ann Langis: Why play-fighting is an exercise in restraint
Opinion: A key to consent issues might be allowing kids to act out aggressive behaviour.
Third generation in NZ's gang scene: Woman's escape from cycle of violence
"This lifestyle, it's intergenerational," says survivor who's managed to break the chain.
Authorities took three children from Sandra. They also helped her be a mum again
Levin woman details her experience with CYFs and Oranga Tamariki.
Drugs and gangs: Problems revealed as more children put in emergency housing
'Motels are no places for children,' a local social support advocate says.
Night stalker: Police may appeal against community detention
Police are considering an appeal against a sentence for a man who stalked his ex wife.
Autistic boy's brutal death: Coroner slams Govt agencies which missed red flags
"Naive" social workers accepted stories of boy's violent stepfather before death.
Night stalker: Man sentenced for 'creeping', tracking estranged wife for two years
Christchurch man who repeatedly breached a protection order to stalk his wife sentenced.
Man has brain damage after partner's ex attacks him with hammer
Ryan Wenzlick slept on the floor beside the couple before the unprovoked attack.
Survivor: 'Prince Charming' husband beat me 15 days into marriage, locked me in room
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Police officer assaulted, woman arrested after incident at popular Coromandel pub
Police said they were attending a family harm-related matter outside the premises.
Premium: Maria Fretwell's killer walked free - did the justice system fail her?
52 years on, her children are still seeking closure after the man who killed her was allowed to walk free. Video / NZ Herald
She Is Not Your Rehab: Family mourns death of the woman who inspired a movement
The woman who inspired She Is Not Your Rehab has lost her battle with lung cancer.
Mystery donor gives Pet Refuge a boost by matching donations dollar-for-dollar
The donor's offer runs for one day only.
She Is Not Your Rehab: Family reacts after Dwayne Johnson offers support
The Rock took the family's message of anti-violence to the world.
'Angelou, it's Uncle Rock': The Rock responds to Kiwi boy's message
A Kiwi-Samoan boy sent The Rock a powerful message — now the actor has responded.
Abuse victim: 'I was fearful and never knew what kind of mood he'd be in'
Abuse victim: I felt sick when he beat our dogs with their leads.
Family violence, including harm against pets, on the rise as Xmas approaches
Xmas appeal launched for Pet Refuge shelter that will help victims of family violence.
Violent secret: 'Notorious' offender given name suppression in bid to help him make a better life for himself
High-profile offender given chance by judge to rehabilitate, name and details suppressed.
Johnny Depp libel case: Amber Heard vilified online despite being exonerated
Family violence charities speak out as attacks continue on Amber Heard after court case.
Man found guilty on serious physical, sexual violence charges
The verdicts were delivered today at the High Court at Auckland.
Glee star Blake Jenner apologises for abusive relationship
After Melissa Benoist came out as a domestic violence survivor, her ex went silent online.
Domestic violence increases rapidly in NZ - strangulation, beatings 'commonplace'
Brutality, severity of domestic violence is significantly worse in 2020, say advocates.
'Shameful': Disproportionate use of police force against Māori
Force was used against Māori 40 per cent more often than Pākehā in offender proceedings.
Man guilty of infant's manslaughter witnessed by 5-year-old
Jury finds Richard Royal Arif Uddin not guilty of murder of a 14-week-old boy.
Police blasted for prosecuting one of their own
Officer acquitted of family violence charges, with judge letting rip at prosecution.
Hannah's heroic act: Queensland mum's final moments after evil crime
The mum-of-three had burns to 97 per cent of her body, but that didn't stop her.
'She can't be the victim': Woman who stabbed abusive partner to death sentenced
An abused woman who stabbed her partner to death has been sentenced to home detention.
Surviving domestic violence: 'A lot of people haven't had any kindness shown to them'
The survivor manager of a women's refuge, as told to Elisabeth Easther