New Zealand'Horrifying': Mum who fled overseas forced to return kids to 'abusive' fatherHague Convention orders mum must return kids to NZ after fleeing overseas.03 Apr 10:54 PM
New Zealand'Poor babies': Neighbour of horrifically injured children noticed girl's injured armThe neighbour said the family would walk by her house almost every day and seemed 'happy'.26 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan allegedly strangled pregnant partner multiple timesA man has denied multiple accusations of abusing his partner.25 Mar 09:20 PM
CrimeAuckland dairy robbery committed by three 501s who met in Australian detentionPoa Pua turned to P after arriving in NZ with little support, a court has heard.22 Mar 06:26 AM
New ZealandChildren found with brain bleeds and broken bones: Family known to police and Oranga TamarikiThe older child had brain bleeds, lacerations to their internal organs and broken bones.22 Mar 03:15 AM
New ZealandSlides, supplies and 'peace of mind': What it's like inside safe houses for abused womenViolence brought a scared and exhausted version of Joyce Allen here. It changed her life.14 Mar 07:54 PM
New ZealandWhānau turn up in support of Waikato murder accusedThe 29-year-old was supported in court by a large amount of whānau.14 Mar 03:46 AM
New Zealand'Absolute tragedy': Man who beat partner to death acquitted of murderRichard Coburn was instead found guilty of manslaughter.14 Mar 12:41 AM
New ZealandWoman threw herself out of a window to escape violent new partnerHe slammed her head against a wall, bit her on the cheek and rubbed her face in icecream.13 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandMurder or manslaughter: Did Richard Coburn mean to kill his girlfriend?That's the question a Hamilton jury is now deliberating.13 Mar 03:01 AM
New Zealand'I wiped her face, apologising': Killer told dying partner she would be all rightRichard Coburn admits he killed his partner, but says it wasn't murder.12 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandCourt mulls whether victim of domestic violence should have to pay costs to abuserLower courts found the man had been abusive but did not issue a protection order.12 Mar 01:35 AM
New ZealandWoman was alive for 'at least 30 minutes' after partner's fatal attackRichard Coburn admits killing his partner, but says it wasn't murder.12 Mar 01:02 AM
New ZealandMan choked woman unconscious, but believed his jail term was too longThe High Court rejected the appeal - the release date will be set by the Parole Board.11 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandOut of the shadows: Survivor's powerful message for International Women's Day'Celebration of women should be everyday.'07 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandOut of the shadows: Women's Refuge needs help as build stallsHawke’s Bay Today is partnering with Women’s Refuge to help it build a new public space.03 Mar 02:30 AM
New Zealand'The safe house was full': Spike in crisis calls to Women’s Refuge"Their focus is just staying alive and getting through the next day."28 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSteve Braunias: The sad, strange case of Nikita Tekotia, whose baby daughter was murderedShe failed, acutely and profoundly, to look after and save Arapera Fia.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAttacker bashes relative with cricket batThe victim has permanently damaged eyesight after being bashed with a bat in a carpark.22 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandWife killer released on parole to 'oceanfront luxury' homeThe Matamata horse breeder Greg Meads' release has shocked one local who lives nearby.21 Feb 08:00 PM
World'Confronting scene': Aussie man charged with murdering wife with tractorFarmer told emergency services his wife was dead after an accident.16 Feb 07:31 AM
New ZealandYouth unafraid of consequences: Calls for harsher penalties for fleeing driversYouths, aged between 12-17, are said to make up a significant portion of fleeing drivers.12 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandPlans to pull back police from family harm call-outs slammedPolice proposed a managed withdrawal from what they considered non-crime social problems.11 Feb 08:34 PM
WorldMan killed, disposed of daughter like 'yesterday’s trash.' His lawyer says he didn’t kill herThe man’s lawyer claims the last person who saw her alive was the man’s estranged wife.08 Feb 11:47 PM
New ZealandHigh-profile NZ musician bailed on family violence chargesHe was granted interim name suppression today, citing potential reputational damage.30 Jan 04:42 AM
New ZealandMan guilty of throwing petrol at police, despite 'woeful investigation'A fire was burning in front of the two officers when petrol was poured on them.30 Jan 03:00 AM
EntertainmentHome Alone star's assault trial delayed by hospitalisationThe actor's trial was set back even further after his lawyers alleged he was hospitalised.24 Jan 01:03 AM
New ZealandMan tries to push partner out of car on SH1 at high speedA motorist followed Jason Marino for 13 minutes along State Highway 1 south of Hamilton.23 Jan 04:00 AM
VideoArmed police descend on Portage Rd in West AucklandOne person has been taken into custody after armed police responded to reports of a person becoming aggressive. Video / SuppliedWatch18 Jan 07:44 PM
New Zealand'I'm not doing well with this': Pet rabbit killed in Poroti fireThe garage fire destroyed all the family's goods, which were packed up ready for a move.17 Jan 02:56 AM
New Zealand'He can't control himself': Man draws blood after biting officer's armDamien Cripps wasn't taking his ADHD medication at the time.16 Jan 06:30 AM
CrimeJudge rebukes violent man: What kind of message are you sending to your daughter?'What would you say if she came home with a black eye?'15 Jan 09:18 PM
New ZealandStrangulation: The cruel method of control that can be a precursor to murderNew Zealand introduced a strangulation law five years ago. Is it making any difference?14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat kids who commit serious crimes have in commonHaami Hanara, who was neglected and abused, knifed a man to death when he was 14.11 Jan 04:00 PM
