New ZealandNew defence urged for abuse victimsA new report looking at family violence is recommending that a partial defence be introduced for repeat victims who lash out at their abusers.25 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldSamoan rugby hero avoids jail over assault on ex-wifeFormer Manu Samoa captain Brian Lima will not face jail time following a public assault on his ex-wife.20 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Glenn report's burden of proof change a step too farEditorial: The most contentious idea involves changing the burden of proof so it lies with the perpetrators of child abuse and domestic violence, not the victims.17 Jun 04:15 PM
New ZealandGlenn inquiry: Collins vetoes key moveJustice Minister Judith Collins has ruled out reversing the burden of proof in domestic violence cases - one of the key recommendations in the first report of the Glenn Inquiry.17 Jun 03:55 AM
New ZealandBid to mend 'broken' court systemSir Owen Glenn has nudged New Zealand one step closer towards a less adversarial justice system for domestic violence cases in a bid to fix a "broken" court system.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMother tells how she escaped from life of fearMaria's former partner never hit her physically - but what he did to her mentally was enough to make her constantly afraid.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandOverhaul to stop 'sickness of society'Nothing short of a major overhaul of the court system is needed to address family violence - the "sickness of society", Dame Cath Tizard said today.16 Jun 03:20 AM
New ZealandGlenn report released: Shift burden of proofSir Owen Glenn's inquiry suggests shifting the burden of proof in "domestic" cases so the alleged perpetrator is considered guilty, until proven innocent.16 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandEnforce protection orders, group saysProtection orders need to be robustly enforced if they are to protect the lives they are supposed to, a family violence support group says.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer rugby captain found guiltySamoan rugby legend Brian Lima has been found guilty of charges relating to a public attack on his ex-wife.01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTop principal denies assaultA top principal has pleaded not guilty to assaulting his ex-wife in a private prosecution she has launched against him.21 May 03:59 AM
New ZealandOld warrior has new fightIt's been a hard 18 months for philanthropist Sir Owen Glenn, whose name has never been far from the headlines.17 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandAbuse survivors in darkFrustrations are mounting over the stalled Glenn Inquiry into domestic violence. Set up more than 18 months ago, the inquiry has interviewed hundreds of domestic violence and child abuse survivors, but no findings have been made public.26 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandShooting was 'just a silly thing'Stephen Dudley's grieving mother - who shot her husband while threatening to shoot herself - has today avoided penalty over the incident.17 Apr 04:47 AM
New Zealand'Just shoot me, then,' says dadA grieving mother who shot her husband was threatening to shoot herself, according to the police case.12 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandKiller's earlier convictionsThe tragic deaths of two children shot by their father could have been prevented if NZ and Australian police shared information on earlier criminal convictions.03 Apr 06:06 AM
OpinionCatriona MacLennan: Disclosure law could save women's livesMany of the men who kill their partners have previous convictions for violence against women.23 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldTrayvon Martin's killer given celebrity treatmentGeorge Zimmerman, the man who fatally shot black teenager Trayvon Martin in 2012, was the ‘celebrity guest’ of honour at a gun show in Florida over the weekend.10 Mar 07:49 PM
New ZealandCall for united plan on abuseA specialist scheme to identify high-risk violent spouses needs a consistent national approach, says a report into fatal domestic abuse.25 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandDiversion for killer father a mistakeChild-killer Edward Livingstone should never have been given police diversion for an earlier breach of a protection order and it was a mistake he didn't face the court for it.24 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandIn the end, revenge all that matteredA month after his marriage fell apart, Edward Livingstone had moved about 70km south of his family - a wife he was barred from contacting and children he could see only under supervision.24 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandWhy father killed his childrenThe death in Dunedin of two young children at the hands of their father sent David Fisher in search of a monster. He found something more unsettling - a man.23 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandInquiry into family violence report dueThe Glenn Inquiry into family violence has put an "internal implosion" behind it and is preparing to release its first report.22 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionBryan Gould: Psychological abuse law is failingMost cases of domestic violence involve physical or sexual abuse; but increasingly, that abuse is preceded or accompanied by psychological abuse as well, writes Bryan Gould.23 Jan 08:30 PM
New ZealandNCEA a priority on home frontBill in works to make domestic violence a factor at sentencing - but first, the beach.14 Jan 04:30 PM
SportLima quits rugby after assault chargeManu Samoa rugby legend Brian Lima has resigned from all forms of rugby in the island nation following allegations of an assault on his ex-wife.06 Jan 10:13 PM
WorldBashed woman turns to Facebook for helpA woman brutally bashed by her husband with a gun turned to Facebook for help after he pulled the phone out of the wall to stop her calling police.03 Jan 07:20 PM
WorldRugby hero bashed me, says ex-wifeSamoan rugby hero Brian Lima has been charged after a public assault against his ex-wife at the weekend.18 Dec 07:42 PM
