Two sex assault convictions since 2012 arrival, yet man on resident visa allowed to stay.

The proportion of Māori imprisoned in 2016 was higher than any other year on record.

A prominent couple is in court about alleged assaults and abuse during marriage.

Event slammed by the Backbone Collective, as "too little too late".

The man is accused of kidnapping a 23-year-old woman and assaulting her.

Legislation to overhaul how family violence is dealt with has been introduced.

He murdered his stepdaughter and was sentenced to life in prison. But that was not enough for 'Smiling Assassin' Stephen Roger Williams.

Real estate agents, lawyers and accounts will soon face tougher anti-money-laundering rules under a bill introduced to Parliament today.

A family violence survivor has set up a new initiative to help victims.

After travel plans were made, the wife found out her husband was planning to leave her.

Labour has opted for NZ First over the Greens in its nomination to the committee which oversees New Zealand's spies.

A prominent New Zealander is before the courts on a sexual assault charge.

Cricketer tells court alleged rape victim was looking for 'male attention'.

A date has been set for an inquest into the death of Auckland teen Christie Marceau.

Man who beat his boss to death with a hammer will serve at least 12 years in jail.

About 40 per cent of offenders sentenced to community work in Greymouth do not bother turning up, the Greymouth District Court heard last week.

A well-known Kiwi actor is to appear in court today after more sexual assault charges were laid against him.

COMMENT: Lip syncing is a core skill for people in government departments to be able to move their lips while someone else's words come out.

Man, 59, had no food and no bedding for two days after police forgot about him in a court holding cell.

Heavy suppression orders in place as prominent Kiwi goes to trial.

Researchers call for ban on ban on alcohol sponsorship of sport

A woman sexually abused by her stepfather has waived her right to permanent name suppression in the hope that sharing her story will help others.

The man angered by the dog triggering lights and getting into the rubbish.

Community service and $6000 fine for man who allowed puppies to die of infectious illness.

Thirty years after homosexuality was legalised in New Zealand, gay and bisexual men with historic convictions may be pardoned.

The 65-year-old victim of a horrific sex attack suffers the consequences of her ordeal every day.

Family violence doesn't take a break for the holidays - refuges and crisisline staff are already dealing with a spike in calls for help.

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.

One 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.

In 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.