New ZealandDomestic violence figures concerningIn terms of domestic violence across the country the statistics are not good. The statistics which encompass crime and injury associated 13 Nov 07:30 PM
New ZealandWomen's Refuge Series: The Gail Bower storyNew Zealand has a shameful domestic violence record with police attending hundreds of incidents every day. Hawke's Bay Today, in 12 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandHollie Smith's song for family violenceKiwi songstress Hollie Smith has penned a new single aimed at creating awareness around family violence, with all proceed going to this year's White Ribbon appeal. The song "Please" is released today.10 Nov 06:30 AM
New ZealandTimaru man who beat wife back in FijiA man convicted of beating his wife so severely that he perforated her eardrum has left New Zealand.01 Nov 12:03 AM
New ZealandCrime stats up: What's driving it?Crime is on the up in New Zealand, with latest figures showing an increase in burglaries, assaults, abductions and sex offences over the last year.31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeportation for man who deafened wifeImmigration New Zealand are set to remove a man convicted of beating his wife so severely - as she held their baby daughter - that he temporarily deafened her.25 Oct 08:39 PM
New ZealandNew surveillance 'may scare off victims'Women's refuges, church agencies and other community groups will soon have to hand over their client details to the Government in 16 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestylePupils, aged six, to learn about 'male privilege'Australian children will be taught about "male privilege" and shown images of men cleaning dishes and women playing football in a drive to break gender stereotypes.15 Oct 04:15 AM
New ZealandAttack: Husband was allowed to walk freeA district court judge discharged a man who beat his wife after she complained they weren't holding hands while watching a movie - but that decision has now been overturned.02 Oct 04:32 PM
OpinionHurimoana Dennis: Finding homes the easy part for MaraeCOMMENT: Hurimoana Dennis, chair of Te Puea Memorial Marae, looks back over the marae's efforts to help homeless people during the winter.21 Sep 01:07 AM
OpinionFear behind decision to keep dad's name secretCOMMENT: The rewrite of the Social Security Act is a good time to abolish the sanctions altogether.19 Sep 05:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Tackle violence at its coreThe latest steps proposed by the Govt to try to curb this country's high rate of domestic violence do not appear likely to make much difference.15 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionSoper: No easy fix for shameful statsCOMMENT: The statistics for family violence in the 50s and 60s would have been bad, if anyone had kept them. But no-one was interested in what went on in the home.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPraise for family violence law revampAn overhaul of family violence law which includes flagging all offences on criminal records and making victim safety the priority has been applauded.13 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentOz actress in distress after domestic violence incidentIn tears and distress and clutching her son close to her body, this is the moment after Melissa George left the emergency ward of 10 Sep 12:09 AM
New Zealand'Prison is a place of relative safety'The changes aim to identify women at risk of family violence early in their prison sentences so appropriate support can be organised.25 Aug 10:25 PM
New ZealandNia Glassie's mother recalled to prisonThe mother of murdered toddler Nia Glassie has been recalled to prison after concerns from authorities that she was "a risk to the community".24 Aug 09:01 PM
New ZealandDeportation for beating, deafening wifeA Timaru meat worker convicted of beating his wife as she held their baby daughter will be deported.22 Aug 03:12 AM
New ZealandGovernment to pay for homes for abusersPeople who commit violence against their partners or families will be moved to temporary housing under a Government investment announced today.16 Aug 04:39 AM
New ZealandAbusers refusing to stay awayMore than 12,000 Kiwis have repeatedly breached court orders to stay away from their victims - with one person convicted for doing so 14 times.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Joke' sentence for man who beat wifeA man who beat his wife as she held their baby, hitting her so hard in the head that he deafened her, has been sentenced to just 130 hours of community work.07 Aug 03:10 AM
WorldEllie Butler murder: Shocking new detailsShocking new details of the Butler's case can be reported for the first time today after a gagging order was lifted to the allow the reporting of a 2014 family court judgement.30 Jul 12:30 AM
New ZealandMan's abuse of ex 'reprehensible'An Auckland businessman psychologically abused his ex-girlfriend and breached a protection order repeatedly after she ended their relationship.24 Jul 06:12 PM
New ZealandHelping hand for abuse victimsMore than 750 victims of family violence have had their houses fitted out with security features as part of a government-funded programme.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFamily violence incidents increasingThe number of family violence incidents attended in New Zealand last year increased by more than 8000, according to new stats.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand' I am so done' - leaving abuse behindA woman who left her abusive partner following the Herald's series on family violence says she's looking forward to a future without fear.14 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeMan threatens 'bad things' upon prison releaseA man has had his prison sentence extended after telling a police officer a protection order wouldn't protect the victim if he got 13 Jul 09:44 PM
New ZealandAnimal cruelty link to violence prompts SPCA lessonsMore than 100 schools across the country have signed up to an SPCA programme aimed at reducing animal abuse. Teachers can include 05 Jul 06:27 PM
New ZealandNew pilot scheme targets family violenceA new family violence pilot in Christchurch will handle police referrals, and focus on all family members.01 Jul 05:18 AM
New ZealandFugitive found hiding under bedPolice have arrested a man on the run for two weeks after an alleged family violence incident on the North Shore where a woman was seriously assaulted.22 Jun 03:55 AM
LifestyleKiwi designers unite for domestic violence victimsa collection of NZ's biggest fashion designers have come together to help raise funds for a charity which works with the families and victims of domestic violence10 Jun 03:55 AM
OpinionAnswers needed on Moko rulingCOMMENT: Without any explanation, a decision was made to withdraw a murder charge that shocked and appalled many.The public has not yet been told why.01 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandAbuse stories help victim fleeA woman who was physically and psychologically abused by her partner has a new lease of life after she left the relationship.31 May 05:00 PM
