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Family violence victims given 'new voice'

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

A third of Kiwis deported from Oz reoffend

Labour Corrections spokesman Kelvin Davis has taken aim at the Government, saying deportees are not being adequately supported.

Moko killers' appeal fails, sentence stands

The Court said the killers of Moko Rangitoheriri should count themselves "fortunate" they were not jailed for life.

Kiwi dad ordered to return kids to UAE

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

Labour chooses NZ First over Greens

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

'Pack of lies' says Kiwi in sex case

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

Alleged victim 'provocatively dressed'

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

Inquest set for Christie Marceau homicide

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

Life sentence for cleaner who killed boss

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

Sex abuse survivor: 'I'm not a victim'

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.

Man fined for breaking dog's skull

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

Eight dalmatians died in misery

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

Govt may pardon gay sex convictions

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

Pain and memories linger for victim

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

Crisis lines spiking ahead of holidays

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

'It's possible I would have killed my missus'

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.

Family violence: How you can save a life

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.

Christmas violence: We're Better Than This

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.