New ZealandHidden site for abuse victims launchesA new site allowing women to secretly access the Women's Refuge website without alerting offenders has been launched.10 Dec 09:43 PM
New Zealand'It's possible I would have killed my missus'Alexander Masame was a violent and abusive husband and father. This Christmas he shares his story in a bid to shine a light on New Zealand's dark epidemic.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAlexander Masame, reformed abuserFormer perpetrator of family violence Alexander Masame speaks about his life and losing his family because of his fists and bullying. And, what made him change his violent ways.Watch10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamily violence: How you can save a lifeOne of the keys to curing New Zealand's family violence epidemic is everyone playing their part. Here's how one woman's quick thinking saved her neighbour from another violent assault.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristmas violence: We're Better Than ThisIn May the Herald launched a campaign focusing on family violence in NZ. We are revisiting the issue with a spotlight on family harm over holiday period.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamily violence - 'Christmas was hell'A survivor of domestic violence speaks out about her horrendous 15-year marriage and how the misery, fear and harm got worse every Christmas.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamily violence: Kate’s storyKate escaped a violent marriage after 15 years of harm, hurt and abuse. She speaks out about her horrible life, and her first Christmas without fear after she fled her home to a safe house. Producer: Anna Leask Video: Alan GibsonWatch09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamily violence: My fear-free ChristmasA woman who left her violent and abusive partner earlier this year after reading the Herald's series We're Better Than This, speaks about starting over and her first Christmas free from fear.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMP says public sector must do moreCritics have slammed the Ministry of Social Development for rejecting a clause to establish special family violence leave saying they were "disappointed" and "saddened" by the decision.07 Dec 11:11 PM
New ZealandTamaki warns of 'demonic' Harry PotterAccording to Tamaki, Harry Potter is a tool to recruit people toward evil.03 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeWoman shot in HamiltonA woman has been shot during a domestic dispute in Hamilton this morning.02 Dec 09:14 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for burning toddler in bathA man who put a 3-year-old into a scalding bath, causing the boy's skin to "flake off", has been jailed for nearly four years.02 Dec 08:01 PM
New ZealandCash-strapped Lifeline rescuedCounselling service that receives around 18,000 calls a month, to merge with Presbyterian Support Northern.01 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeWatch NZH Local Focus: I could've killed her"It's Not Ok" spokesperson Vic Tamati talks to Hawke's Bay Regional Prison inmates about living a violence-free life. Made with funding from NZ On Air.24 Nov 05:40 PM
New ZealandWhite Ribbon: Will you take the pledge?"I will stand up, speak out and act to prevent men's violence towards women." That is the pledge White Ribbon want all Kiwis to take tomorrow on their annual awareness day.24 Nov 05:46 AM
New ZealandPolicewoman shares family violence storyPolice attend a call for help from a victim of family harm every 4.9 minutes in New Zealand - and one officer knows all too well how serious the issue is.24 Nov 05:09 AM
KahuGang pair ride for White Ribbon causeVeterans of two Hawke's Bay gangs will bike alongside each other in the fight against domestic violence in the White Ribbon Ride which 17 Nov 03:30 PM
New ZealandAfraid to get out - until it was too lateWhen Katrina Drummond finally decided to walk away from her controlling ex-husband it was the last decision she would make.16 Nov 04:59 PM
CrimeMother fled after 15 years of abuseA mother was subject to domestic violence for 15 years before she sought support from the Women's Refuge and fled her abusive husband. "My 14 Nov 09:00 PM
OpinionIt's not okay to hurt loved onesBy now you will be aware that Hawke's Bay Today, in conjunction with Women's Refuge, is running a week-long series titled Seeking 14 Nov 12:04 AM
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
