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 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 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 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
WorldZimmerman escapes domestic violence chargesProsecutors say they will not file domestic violence charges against George Zimmerman after his girlfriend told police she did not want to pursue the case11 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandAbuse link to suicidal thoughtsNew Zealand women who have experienced violent relationships are more likely to contemplate suicide, according to new research which says better integration is needed between health and social services.31 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandFamily violence deadline 'ridiculous'Anti-violence groups have been startled by a Government survey giving them only 48 hours to list their top three priorities to tackle family violence.10 Oct 10:15 PM
OpinionSue Kedgley: Leaders need to look at gender equalityThis week our Prime Minister will join the leaders of 15 Pacific Island countries at the 44th meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum.01 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandJailed for killing ex-partnerA man who punched a woman in the face, causing her to fall backwards and strike her head on the floor resulting in her death, has been jailed for three years.26 Jul 05:44 AM
New ZealandAbuse victim raises alarm on FacebookA domestic violence victim whose partner took her phone so she couldn't call police managed to raise the alarm via Facebook instead.23 Jul 02:03 AM
New ZealandBaby's death renews NZ child abuse battleThe alleged killing of baby Atreyu has proved a timely reminder about the community's real priority - to seek out solutions to child abuse.20 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandSir Owen faces 'torrent of nasty publicity'Sir Owen Glenn has confirmed that he is reconsidering his role in his $2 million inquiry into family violence because of “a torrent of nasty publicity” directed at him.19 Jul 02:40 AM
New ZealandSir Owen considering resignationSir Owen Glenn is believed to be reconsidering his role in his $2 million inquiry into family violence amid concerns about its effect on victims.18 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandGlenn criminal case: New detailsNew details have emerged of Sir Owen Glenn's criminal case in Hawaii more than a decade ago in which he was accused of assaulting a woman.10 Jul 12:13 AM
New ZealandGlenn: Hawaii accusation was extortionSir Owen Glenn is adamant his $2 million inquiry into family violence in New Zealand will go ahead.09 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandVexed inquiry ponders futureThe troubled Owen Glenn inquiry into family violence reaches a turning point this week.07 Jul 02:51 AM
New ZealandCalls for Sir Owen to exit inquiryMembers of an expert think-tank set up to guide Sir Owen Glenn's inquiry into family violence say the only way for the inquiry to continue now would be for Sir Owen to step out.02 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleNigella moves out, cookbooks and allNigella Lawson has shown the clearest sign yet that the TV chef’s marriage split may be permanent, by sending a removal team into the marital home.27 Jun 03:07 AM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Why didn't anyone help Nigella?Why do you think nobody intervened to help Nigella? Was it the bystander effect or were other forces at play? What would you have done if you’d witnessed it?24 Jun 09:13 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: An easy way to reduce violenceSir Ray Avery, an inspiring foe of all varieties of bullying, tells a story that illustrates the bystander effect perfectly, says Paul Little.22 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionSelina Trigg: Domestic violence not just crime of poorWhat this story confronts us with is the destruction of the widely held idea that domestic violence is the dirty problem of the underclasses, writes Selina Trigg.19 Jun 05:30 PM
EntertainmentNigella victim of 'bystander effect'Diners who only watched as Nigella Lawson was assaulted were probably influenced by the "bystander effect" - and it's at play daily in NZ.18 Jun 05:30 PM
