New Zealand'It's all made up': Man in BDSM relationship shuts down rape claimsA judge said the couple’s relationship could be considered 'outside the norm or even odd'.05 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandBDSM relationship examined in rape, assault case where 'safe word' allegedly ignoredWoman accused of making up the allegations after her partner allegedly cheated on her. 03 Jun 05:17 AM
RoyalsKing’s Service Medal for Men Against Violence group co-founder Tim MarshallTauawhi leader recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours. 01 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandEarly prison release for man with 168 convictions and 'high risk' of violenceThe recidivist offender will have to wear an ankle bracelet when he gets out.30 May 08:00 AM
New Zealand'She's not your rehab': Man runs down partner, denies her medical treatment'In traditional Māori society, we don’t treat women as our punching bags,' says judge.29 May 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside the drop in violent crime: A return to crime patterns ... under Labour?The current trend in falling violent crime is consistent with the trend from 2018-2022.26 May 11:00 PM
New Zealand'You're being jacked': 501 exiled for armed kidnappings, carjacking and home invasionFalefitu Alapati Toatoalei has lived in Australia for 27 years. Now he's being deported.25 May 08:00 AM
Crime'Heartbroken': Father jailed after breaking baby's leg, arms, ribs and skullThe 22-year-old initially tried to claim his 3-month-old son had fallen off the bed.20 May 08:00 AM
Crime'Feared for her life': Man tried to strangle ex before setting her clothes on fireA man hit his ex-girlfriend on the head and when she fled upstairs, he burned her clothes.19 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandAbused, addicted but not deported: Mum of six avoids 501 deportation after armed robberyNZ woman helped plan armed robbery at her former workplace in Melbourne. 18 May 07:00 AM
Crime'You wait. I’ll get you': Motorist mowed down sister's abusive partner Now he's appealed, saying prison was manifestly excessive for the crime.17 May 06:00 AM
Crime'Trying to survive': Woman alleges years of daily sexual violence by 'sadistic' exThe man is defending physical and sexual violence allegations made by five exes. 09 May 07:00 AM
CrimeAvondale man accused of murdering partner loses name suppressionName suppression for Hao Feng lapsed after four months of court-ordered anonymity.09 May 05:38 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Pope Francis, Trump and the Aussie election - the lessons for Luxon Opinion: Just because clowns are running America doesn't mean we need them here too.06 May 09:00 PM
Crime'He played two people': Woman says allegedly abusive ex wrapped wire around his own neckShe warned other women about him on social media, saying he was psychologically abusive.01 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating West Auckland crime scene following overnight stabbingA man has been critically injured following a stabbing on Coburg St in Henderson Valley. Video / NZ HeraldWatch25 Apr 03:10 AM
Crime'She misses you and hates you': Teen's world shattered after sexual violation by brotherHe plied her with drugs and alcohol during a Christmas trip to his home. 24 Apr 11:00 PM
New Zealand'We don't want him in town': Palmerston North mayor on Lundy releaseMark Lundy will be released on parole in May after serving 23 years.18 Apr 04:52 AM
WorldSydney woman dies in domestic violence incident days before court hearingHer death prompted calls for action from domestic violence campaigners. 16 Apr 02:04 AM
CrimeHit and slammed against wall: Former X Factor NZ contestant sentenced for family violenceNofo Lameko skipped his sentencing in December to go on tour.14 Apr 04:35 AM
New Zealand'Your last chance:' Judge warns man caught filming woman in Salvation Army changing roomThe 38-year-old has a penchant for committing indecent acts.08 Apr 05:00 AM
CrimeMother remembered for her 'infectious laugh' murdered by son in her homeJennifer Sheehan's family said they couldn't comprehend what had happened.03 Apr 09:24 PM
LifestyleVirginia Giuffre in court days before bus crash postAlleged Jeffrey Epstein victim in court days before making headlines over bus crash.02 Apr 04:00 PM
New Zealand'You lined her up': Kiwi who inflicted savage blows on partner booted out of AustraliaAuthorities considered Kyle Walters a serious risk to the Australian community.29 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandHow family violence in Whanganui compares to seven years ago'I think victims and survivors are reporting more these days.'28 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Excessive self-defence’: NZ musician sentenced for biting ex-girlfriendThe man was convicted of two family violence charges last month.27 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandDeadlocked: Jurors unable to decide if woman’s deadly leap from moving car was caused by partnerJurors deliberated an unusually long 37 hours over nearly a week. 20 Mar 02:11 AM
New ZealandMan strangled partner after All Blacks' game because he was hungry and wanted Uber EatsThe judge said Harrison Bryant was a demanding, belligerent and verbally abusive.19 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandWoman's blonde hair turned pink after partner allegedly smashed her head on concreteThe Crown says she was pushed from a moving car by her partner, and then beaten.17 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandChild witness details parents’ fight before mother’s fatal plunge in MāngereThe boy spoke to police when he was 10. Now 12, he says he remembers things differently.05 Mar 06:52 AM
CrimeFright response manslaughter trial: Crown says man caused partner to jump from moving carThe defendant is accused of beating his partner until she jumped from the moving vehicle.04 Mar 02:35 AM
New ZealandHe shoved his partner. He realised he needed help. His next steps changed his life.A husband shares why he self-referred to a domestic violence program last Christmas.01 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandHospital sends info about sex abuse victim in hiding from gang-linked offender to strangerThe woman went to hospital but her discharge papers were sent to a stranger by mistake.01 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeSecurity guard beat his partner in public after late-night row in WellingtonMembers of the public provided evidence that helped secure a conviction.01 Mar 01:00 AM
