New ZealandRena Joyce denies 'callous' murder of partner, gives evidence at own trialThe woman accused of murdering her partner, burying him in compost takes stand at trial.11 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandMurder-accused Rena Joyce will take the stand at trialThe trial for Rena Joyce, charged with murdering her partner, continues in Christchurch.10 Mar 10:59 PM
New Zealand'He's by the birdbath': Murder-accused's confession interview played to juryA jury in the Rena Joyce murder trial has seen a video of her police interview, confession10 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandPolice outline timeline to 'confession' by woman who killed and buried her partnerPolice who investigated killing of Martin Berry tell a High Court jury what they found09 Mar 02:44 AM
New Zealand'Covert' confessions about volatile, violent relationship detailed at murder trialMartin Berry's family implored him to leave violent relationship before alleged murder.08 Mar 02:35 AM
New ZealandBloodstains found in house where Christchurch man Martin Berry was allegedly murdered by his partnerPolice describe what they found at the scene of Martin Berry's alleged murder.07 Mar 10:19 PM
New Zealand'Left to rot': Christchurch woman accused of stabbing partner, dumping body in gardenA jury has heard shocking details about how Martin Berry was killed and buried in his yard06 Mar 03:01 AM
New ZealandVictims of coercive relationships likely to normalise behaviour, survey revealsA victims advocate says New Zealanders need help recognising coercive control.22 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Massive increase': Security company dealing with more gang violenceNational has said the number of new police in the region is "not enough".20 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDouble life: Youth worker and drug-dealer jailedRebels gang chapter vice-president Mark Glassie was also employed as a youth worker.11 Feb 06:00 PM
CrimeName suppression lapses for 66 year-old accused of numerous offences against his familyName suppression lapses for Northland man accused of 45 family harm offences11 Feb 05:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Not for police to tell families what they need': Top cops take knowledge to WellingtonAn 'integrated community response' to home violence is making a difference.28 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan bombarded ex-partner with abusive, explicit textsTrial over assault adjourned over difficulty getting witnesses to appear.21 Jan 03:07 AM
New ZealandDecade of violent death: The 158 Kiwi women killed in last 10 yearsAlmost 160 women have died at the hands of others - mostly men - in the last decade.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman forced to take toddler back to Australia after escaping abusive ex speaks outKiwi mum speaks out after 'awful' Hague Convention ruling forcing return of toddler to Oz20 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Large police presence carrying riot gear and tasers arrest man in AucklandRichmond Rd in Auckland's Ponsonby shut down by police this afternoon.15 Dec 05:47 AM
World'Indescribable horror': Probe into gruesome murders of mum, kids by Kiwi ex-husbandWARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Deaths of Clarke and her children prompted outcry across Oz.07 Dec 02:36 AM
New ZealandGovt launches strategy to eliminate family and sexual violencePolice respond to a family harm incident every four minutes.06 Dec 04:37 PM
New ZealandKiwi mum killed in Australia lost her grandmother days before she diedFamily members gathered at her side as life support was switched off.30 Nov 10:11 PM
New ZealandPet Refuge bracing for influx of animals at ChristmasThe shelter cares for animals temporarily while their owners escape abuse.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'He was going to kill me': Police staff open up on family violenceOfficers bravely recount being abused or watching violence in the home to raise awareness.24 Nov 10:11 PM
New ZealandPolice staff share their experiences of violence on White Ribbon DayPolice staff from Eastern District share their experiences of violence on White Ribbon Day. Video / NZ PoliceWatch24 Nov 09:17 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion | Realising the best for our childrenOPINION: Jacqui Southey says we can do better on International Children's Day.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandName suppression granted for man accused of setting fire inside West Auckland homePolice responded to a report of a family harm incident on October 6.16 Nov 01:29 AM
New Zealand'A protection order does not protect me at all': Survivors call for a rethinkCourt proceedings for protection order breaches reach almost 5000 annually.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandViolent stalker's home detention sentence halvedNine-month home detention sentence ruled manifestly excessive and reduced to four.04 Nov 05:36 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationThey help you at rock bottom, but who helps them?Their fulltime job is to help everyone at rock bottom, but how is their mental health?02 Oct 09:57 PM
New Zealand'My details were given to a murderer': Justice Ministry's privacy 'shocker'There was reportedly no warning on the five-page form.26 Sep 07:32 PM
New ZealandMan cleared of violence charges, bashes partnerCory Ferguson jailed after repeatedly assaulting the woman a jury refused to believe.02 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandOwners reunited with dogs after escaping abusive situationsNew refuge set up for animals affected by domestic violence return their first pets.26 Aug 10:18 PM
New ZealandFamily violence survivors urged to use pet shelter in lockdownThe shelter is taking in animals under Covid-19 restrictions as an essential service.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLockdown the 'perfect storm' for family violence - experts call on all Kiwis to helpDuring lockdowns family violence increases dramatically. Experts offer advice.18 Aug 08:54 PM
New ZealandPolice officer receives award for saving man on fireIt's not something police expect to do. But, that's what one officer did a year ago.10 Aug 10:45 PM
New ZealandA safe haven for abused pets opens in AucklandPets will be temporarily housed at the shelter while owners leaving abuse relocate.10 Aug 05:00 PM