New ZealandFamily violence: 'It's a burden I will carry forever' says woman of childhood cruelty, pet abuseFamily violence victim speaks out about abusive childhood and how her pets suffered.26 Nov 12:00 AM
WorldHer mother was being beaten, so she called 911 and ordered pizza. The plan worked.Pizza call used to discreetly get help as mother was being assaulted by partner.24 Nov 12:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSophie Elliott's dad: Parents of slain children never fully recoverSophie Elliott's father says his heart is with Grace Millane's grief-stricken family.23 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandBrodie Kane: An open letter to David and Gillian MillaneCOMMENT: I am sorry your beautiful daughter didn't come home.23 Nov 12:58 AM
New ZealandFamily violence in a supermarket carpark: How shoppers reactedIf you saw family violence occurring, what would you do?15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandEx responsible for 52 surgeries: Domestic violence survivor retells horrorWoman had 52 surgeries after ex hit her in the head with a baseball bat up to 50 times.14 Nov 01:32 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for brutal murder of partner loses appealAppeal declined for man serving life imprisonment for murder of partner.06 Nov 04:25 AM
New ZealandWoman strangled on floor in front of young sonOnce it was over, she took her son, who saw the attack, and retreated to a bedroom.30 Oct 07:16 PM
EntertainmentAllison Moorer's tragic family history finally sees the light of dayBook, songs help Moorer open up on parents' murder-suicide.29 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It was a crime factory': Career criminal Arthur Taylor on being in state careArthur Taylor will tell his story at tomorrow's Royal Commission of Inquiry hearing28 Oct 06:24 AM
New ZealandHuge demand for 'big sibling' service in AucklandAn initiative which finds 'big siblings' for Auckland kids has struck a chord with Kiwis.15 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeEditorial: Let's beat the bashFamily violence - it's time to speak out.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhānau calls for action after young mum killedFeona McKay-Patea's family hope to raise money for her sons and protest against violence.06 Oct 08:18 PM
New Zealand'Can't bring her back': Sophie Elliott's mum on ailing health and her legacyWe catch up with Lesley Elliott, who crusaded for change after daughter Sophie's murder.04 Oct 03:55 AM
New Zealand110km pursuit: Car chase, spikes, dogs to catch man after family harm incidentA man drove from Oamaru to Dunedin where he was arrested.02 Oct 07:00 PM
EntertainmentMillie Holmes on escaping abusive ex: 'I'm still in shock'Blogger says she's been going through 'self-destructive' behaviour the past days.09 Sep 10:45 PM
Entertainment'Shocked and appalled': TV wife of axed MAFS star speaksThe MAFS wife of Chris Mansfield has spoken of her shock after being erased from the show.31 Aug 09:07 AM
EntertainmentAbuse claims: MAFS star's ex speaks - 'I was pregnant'Woman claims 'cycle of abuse' and says disgraced reality star should not be on TV series.30 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsChester Borrows: Need to hit the right targetThe risk aversion of police is such that they deny the return of many firearms licences.29 Aug 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGangbusters: Patches on the rise as NZ gang scene 'revitalised'Bay of Plenty is the district with the most gang members, with 1359 on the list.13 Aug 06:27 PM
New ZealandSocial worker hopeful appeals violence convictionHe beat her eight times in the cheat, but wants his conviction overturned.09 Aug 12:48 AM
New ZealandBoy, 4, begged man not to attack mum with hammerA four-year-old begged a Balclutha man not to attack his pregnant mother with a hammer.02 Aug 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'He just looked really lost ... he was trying to run' - witnessA man arrested in Massey after a woman was killed was seen trying to get out of handcuffs.01 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandKiller's 'extraordinary' fiction over brutal murderKiller created bogus alibi for police after he lay in wait to kill ex.31 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOranga Tamariki contacted before toddler's murderOranga Tamariki had been contacted by people concerned about Akl toddler before his death30 Jul 01:00 AM
LifestyleThe long-lasting effects of woman's strangulationResearch shows strangulation can kill victims up to a year after they were attacked.27 Jul 12:27 AM
PoliticsLetters: To prevent suicide you must talk to family, friends and spousesThere is nothing to be ashamed of. It's an illness — like any other illness.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew family violence laws lead to thousands of arrestsNew family violence figures reveal one third of investigations are in the Auckland area.04 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandOnce were Warriors author's childhood tainted by violenceAlan Duff shares his difficult childhood, while examining today's issues with parenting.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandToddler fights for life, five siblings already taken by Oranga TamarikiA baby boy is in critical condition in Starship Hospital with severe head injuries.25 Jun 12:20 AM
Crime20 months jail for man who strangled partnerNew legislation made strangulation and suffocation a criminal offence.16 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandPet Refuge: What will the $300,000 raised be spent on?Donations for the refuge skyrocketed past the $250k target...here's where it is all going.16 Jun 06:24 AM
KahuFamily Court system 'not fit for purpose', panel saysMāori Land Court judges could be roped in to sit in the Family Court, report suggests.16 Jun 02:10 AM
Opinion'We have babies that aren't safe': Oranga Tamariki facing 'impossible' decisions, says youth workerCOMMENT: No one wants to hear about babies being taken from their mothers.15 Jun 05:00 PM