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
LifestyleIf you're thinking of leaving a violent partner, you need a financial plan. This toolkit can helpA financial plan is a crucial part of making your exit successful in the long term.02 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandThe dark side of smart technology: Enabling domestic abuseSmart technology has made our lives easier. But it can used for sinister purposes.29 Jul 04:57 AM
CrimeTwo more Whangārei rioters sentencedThe riot took place in Otangarei last March after an alleged family violence incident.26 Jul 06:00 PM
EntertainmentThe 'sick joke' Depp made at his wedding"It is only a joke if it's not real...by then I knew he was hitting her," best man claims.25 Jul 03:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Punished' twice: Abuse victims paying up to $1500 for protection ordersSome women need help from a lawyer but earn too much for free legal aid.20 Jul 06:10 PM
New Zealand'Unprovoked gratuitous violence': Parole refused for man who kidnapped partner, stabbed herA man who kidnapped his partner from a refuge and beat, stabbed her will stay in prison.18 Jul 08:25 PM
WorldChilling items killer dad Chris Watts keeps in his prison cellHe murdered his wife, two daughters and unborn son. Now his mum has revealed more details.17 Jul 05:19 AM
New ZealandMan jailed after dinner complaint ends in choking assaultA man dissatisfied with his dinner beat and choked his partner into unconsciousness.16 Jul 08:35 PM
EntertainmentJohnny Depp and ex-wife Amber Heard arrive at CourtJohnny Depp and ex-wife Amber Heard arrive at London's High Court for legal showdown. Video / APWatch08 Jul 02:06 AM
PremiumPremiumCrimeRise in protection orders paints gruesome pictureUrgent protection orders on the rise but what picture of the Bay does that paint?05 Jul 06:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWrong side of the law: 125 cops charged with criminal offendingThe Herald reveals how many cops have been charged with crimes since 2015 - and why02 Jul 11:43 PM
New ZealandHow a groundbreaking programme is reducing men's violence'The lesson for me was that resorting to violence wasn't going to change anything.'30 Jun 06:09 AM
New ZealandBrutally beaten Flaxmere boy out of hospitalFour-year-old Flaxmere boy out of hospital, and police hopeful for a trial09 Jun 08:53 PM
New ZealandLockdown crime: Thieves steal everything including dirty socksCovid Crime: Use our interactive to find out what happened to crime during lockdown.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAfter lockdown, three women were killed. The short lives and tragic deaths of Angela, Tania and Shirley'They're not young, not beautiful, not tragic. They're the stories we forget all the time'29 May 05:48 AM
New ZealandAbuse of two partners brings six years' jailA Dunedin man who sexually abused two former partners has been jailed for six years.16 May 09:39 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Budget boost for family violence servicesThe Government will invest an extra $202 million into family violence services.Watch11 May 01:09 AM
New Zealand'Grace would have been proud of us': Millane family's gifts to frontline Covid workersGrace Millane's family has donated care bags to workers caring for Covid-19 patients.10 May 08:20 AM
New ZealandFears over children viewing pornography as traffic to adult sites soars in lockdownLockdown brings an increased probability that children will take additional risks online.08 May 06:21 AM
KahuBig Read: How we can stop men's violence against womenA new report on family violence deaths shifts the focus to the behaviour of men.30 Apr 07:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLocked down: The four weeks that changed NZ foreverNo one who lived through it will ever forget the great New Zealand lockdown of 2020.30 Apr 06:00 AM
