KahuBudget 2021: $131m to tackle family, sexual violenceFunding will target community-led programmes and kaupapa Māori providers.20 May 02:36 AM
New ZealandGovernment to review migrant women's charity ShaktiMinistry launches independent review after whistleblowers claim systemic problems.19 May 04:01 AM
New ZealandPolice manslaughter trial: Man in cell for two hours without medical helpThe trial began in the High Court at New Plymouth this morning.17 May 03:19 AM
New Zealand'I was sick of being his rag doll': The rising tide of family violenceFamily harm callouts are at their highest in five years.16 May 05:00 PM
KahuReport shows shocking rate of violence experienced by wāhine MāoriReport states half of wāhine Māori have experienced sexual or physical violence.07 May 08:59 PM
WorldSecret that cost Borce Ristevski years in prisonThere remains one secret Borce Ristevski will not reveal.07 May 03:17 AM
VideoFocus: Marama Davidson announces new programme to eliminate family and sexual violenceMinister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Sexual Violence, Marama Davidson, announces a new programme that aims to eliminate family and sexual violence. Video / Michael CraigWatch06 May 03:05 AM
New ZealandWhānau-led approach for all New Zealanders: Communities to lead change to prevent violenceDavidson admits that the Government and past governments have been doing it wrong.06 May 02:31 AM
WorldThe forgotten victims of Australia's female killings epidemicA dozen Aussie women, probably living in fear now, won't survive the next three months.06 May 02:15 AM
KahuCommunity to lead family and sexual violence prevention strategyGovernment will allow all voices to be heard to develop action plan.05 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandMan who attacked pregnant partner sentenced to home detentionHis partner was 10 weeks pregnant when he unleashed an attack on her stomach.05 May 04:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandComplaints about social housing problems 'fell on deaf ears'Concerned Christchurch man would feel safer living in his car than by social housing.28 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Systemic problems' at migrant women's charity Shakti, say former staffSeven women claim exploitative conditions and lack of accountability at the top.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We are a nation of violent partner beaters': Social campaign after 'appalling' statsRape convictions are at a ten year low and family violence offences have increased.07 Apr 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSurvivor 'disgusted' at barriers to domestic violence leaveSome workers have been asked for proof from police by employers.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRape conviction rate lowest in 10 years: Shows system is failing - Women's Refuge31 per cent of all people charged with rape were convicted last year.04 Apr 02:06 AM
New ZealandTeen 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."02 Apr 07:01 PM
New ZealandFamily violence 'red flags' raised in murder-suicideDeceased woman, family and friends may not have been aware of man's domestic history.01 Apr 05:18 PM
OpinionAnn Langis: Why play-fighting is an exercise in restraintOpinion: A key to consent issues might be allowing kids to act out aggressive behaviour.23 Mar 10:03 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuThird 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.23 Mar 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuAuthorities took three children from Sandra. They also helped her be a mum againLevin woman details her experience with CYFs and Oranga Tamariki.12 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDrugs and gangs: Problems revealed as more children put in emergency housing'Motels are no places for children,' a local social support advocate says.26 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNight stalker: Police may appeal against community detentionPolice are considering an appeal against a sentence for a man who stalked his ex wife.16 Feb 07:42 PM
New ZealandAutistic boy's brutal death: Coroner slams Govt agencies which missed red flags"Naive" social workers accepted stories of boy's violent stepfather before death.12 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandNight stalker: Man sentenced for 'creeping', tracking estranged wife for two yearsChristchurch man who repeatedly breached a protection order to stalk his wife sentenced.03 Feb 07:13 PM
New ZealandMan has brain damage after partner's ex attacks him with hammerRyan Wenzlick slept on the floor beside the couple before the unprovoked attack.03 Feb 12:33 AM
New ZealandSurvivor: 'Prince Charming' husband beat me 15 days into marriage, locked me in roomA sustainable store is helping women get back on their feet - with slow fashion.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice officer assaulted, woman arrested after incident at popular Coromandel pubPolice said they were attending a family harm-related matter outside the premises.02 Jan 08:41 PM
VideoPremium: 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 HeraldWatch26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandShe Is Not Your Rehab: Family mourns death of the woman who inspired a movementThe woman who inspired She Is Not Your Rehab has lost her battle with lung cancer.07 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandMystery donor gives Pet Refuge a boost by matching donations dollar-for-dollarThe donor's offer runs for one day only.02 Dec 06:32 PM
EntertainmentShe Is Not Your Rehab: Family reacts after Dwayne Johnson offers supportThe Rock took the family's message of anti-violence to the world.01 Dec 12:14 AM
Entertainment'Angelou, it's Uncle Rock': The Rock responds to Kiwi boy's messageA Kiwi-Samoan boy sent The Rock a powerful message — now the actor has responded.30 Nov 03:17 AM
New ZealandAbuse 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.22 Nov 05:00 PM