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Family harm, bail breaches, assault, theft and disorder are the norm.
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Families are the most dangerous institution in New Zealand – Jarrod Gilbert
OPINION: More damage is done to children by these families than by the state.
Cost of living crisis making bad family violence situations worse
Agencies are providing domestic violence victims with more food parcels.
'Misguided loyalty': Parents pay the price after coercing victim to change her statement
Henry and Deborah Dalley's son was in custody after assaulting a woman.
Man who strangled vulnerable woman was on release conditions from prison
The woman was strangled so hard she saw black spots and later had teeth knocked loose.
Simon Wilson: Tracing the links from abuse in care to crime on Queen St
OPINION: The links between violence in public and private and how the state acts.
Man accused of murdering his wife on Valentine’s Day unfit to stand trial
Levonne Kaye Wensor, 48, was found dead at her New Plymouth home in February 2022.
Mother left with boot imprint on forehead after partner’s attack
Kiro Fortes strangled woman before throwing her to the ground and stomping on her.
'Serial victim of domestic violence': Woman avoids life sentence for murdering partner
The 'serial' abuse victim had steel plates in her face after another man stomped her head.
Mum warned kids weren't safe around her, kills her infant, then gets name suppression
'Not long before my anger becomes too much for the kids’ safety,' she warned in texts.
'I slipped through the cracks': Parole Board repeatedly botches rape victim notification
Parole Board apologises after sex offender released on parole without victim’s knowledge.
Waikato woman charged with toddler's attempted murder
The 33-year-old woman was granted continued name suppression today.
'I'll never forgive you': Mum's powerful words to baby killer Michael Topp
Christchurch man who abused, murdered his 3-month-old daughter jailed for life.
'What a coward': Judge lambasts young man who beat pregnant partner
'You can take it as read that if you return to court you will go to jail.'
'You or your mum:' Boy woke next to grave dug by dad, told to choose who was going in
More than a decade of man's 'monstrous' violence against partner and son comes to an end.
'Go f*** yourself': Rapist abuses judge, walks out of sentencing
Gregory Simon punched a woman in the head before strangling and raping her.
A-lister's son arrested in LA
'The family knew this was going to happen but needless to say, it is a very big shock.'
'All hell broke loose': Jury agrees with teen who texted mates after fatal crash
Taku Manu Paul was killed after twice being run down by the teen.
Man gave partner Valentine's Day slap, covered her mouth then pinned her down
'The common thread was his destructive use of methamphetamine.'
'Brutal attack': Man held partner in chokehold while children watched
A judge said there are children all over New Zealand traumatised by domestic violence.
Dad allegedly blocked kids' rescue in deadly house fire
Three children are dead and a man is in custody after a horrific house fire in Sydney.
Father of Ross Bremner dies before inquest into 2016 family stabbing
Keith Bremner was stabbed by his son, who killed three others in 2016 stabbings.
'Inadequate, flawed' safety and protection before injured toddler killed by father
Coroner criticises child welfare agency for 'flawed' abuse response.
Baby Mustafa Ali death: Man to fight murder charge
A trial date has set in the High Court at Hamilton for February 2026.
Man jailed for life after 6yo son weighing 8kg starved to death
Anthony Jose Martinez was sentenced to life in prison on a first-degree murder conviction.
Editorial: The kids aren't all right
OPINION: It will take a united effort to tackle child crime.
Killer attacked in dock as he's jailed for partner's manslaughter
Corrections staff and court security were assaulted in the melee.
Parole for mum who used 5-year-old as ‘sexual plaything’ after 4 years in prison
The woman will be released having served three years and 11 months behind bars.
Ex-Files: I’ve been slapped with a protection order - what are my rights?
OPINION: How it affects work, travel and immigration.
'I'm sick of it': Rising sports star Mea Motu calls time on domestic violence
World champion opens up about her abusive relationship and how her kids saved her life.
Man slashed young girl's throat in 'savage, unprovoked' attempted murder
He woke her up at 3am before trying to kill her with a fish-filleting knife.
Man who lived with murdered girlfriend’s corpse for nearly a month denied parole
Gordon Hieatt strangled his girlfriend to death during a fight about rent.
More violence, weapons, injuries: Family violence increases in cost of living crisis
Tough economic times linked to increase in 'severe' family violence.
Woman who left boyfriend to die in suitcase faces October trial
Sarah Boone has pleaded not guilty to the second-degree murder charge.