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
New ZealandFamily violence, including harm against pets, on the rise as Xmas approachesXmas appeal launched for Pet Refuge shelter that will help victims of family violence.22 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandViolent secret: 'Notorious' offender given name suppression in bid to help him make a better life for himselfHigh-profile offender given chance by judge to rehabilitate, name and details suppressed.11 Nov 09:37 PM
EntertainmentJohnny Depp libel case: Amber Heard vilified online despite being exoneratedFamily violence charities speak out as attacks continue on Amber Heard after court case.03 Nov 02:57 AM
New ZealandMan found guilty on serious physical, sexual violence chargesThe verdicts were delivered today at the High Court at Auckland.23 Oct 04:39 AM
EntertainmentGlee star Blake Jenner apologises for abusive relationshipAfter Melissa Benoist came out as a domestic violence survivor, her ex went silent online.09 Oct 09:10 PM
New ZealandDomestic violence increases rapidly in NZ - strangulation, beatings 'commonplace'Brutality, severity of domestic violence is significantly worse in 2020, say advocates.02 Sep 04:18 AM
Kahu'Shameful': Disproportionate use of police force against MāoriForce was used against Māori 40 per cent more often than Pākehā in offender proceedings.26 Aug 08:26 PM
New ZealandMan guilty of infant's manslaughter witnessed by 5-year-oldJury finds Richard Royal Arif Uddin not guilty of murder of a 14-week-old boy.20 Aug 04:48 AM
New ZealandPolice blasted for prosecuting one of their ownOfficer acquitted of family violence charges, with judge letting rip at prosecution.18 Aug 06:29 PM
WorldHannah's heroic act: Queensland mum's final moments after evil crimeThe mum-of-three had burns to 97 per cent of her body, but that didn't stop her.14 Aug 09:15 PM
New Zealand'She can't be the victim': Woman who stabbed abusive partner to death sentencedAn abused woman who stabbed her partner to death has been sentenced to home detention.06 Aug 11:09 PM
OpinionElisabeth EastherSurviving 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 Easther03 Aug 05:00 PM
