Latest from Victim Support
'The truth always comes out': Victim confronts rapist
She struggled to understand how he got any enjoyment from what he had done to her.
How a psychotic episode led to a brutal schoolboy murder in London
Monzo claimed he had a personality switch, likening events to movie The Hunger Games.
Almost half of court-ordered reparations going unpaid, calls for Govt to step in
Advocates fear lack of accountability over reparation is causing victims additional harm.
‘It’s bulls***: Sexually violated teen feels abuser’s mental health given priority
Teen had to wait almost three years to face him in court.
‘Sick, monstrous desires’: Sexual blackmail victim confronts religious leader
'This is who you are, a small, weak, disgusting man who preys on younger males.'
Three arrested for murder, arson of elderly man in Stokes Valley
Three men were arrested for murder and arson in Stokes Valley.
Editorial: Why victim’s veto on name suppression is a bad idea
EDITORIAL: Name suppression used too widely but letting victims decide is a mistake.
Govt ignored advice on giving sex offence victims ‘veto’ on name suppression
Documents show multiple groups opposed the changes, raising 'strong concerns'.
Owed nearly $150k: Rotorua crime victims believe reparation payments an 'absolute joke'
Nearly $4.6m in fines and reparation is owed by Rotorua offenders.
Why a judge rejected mental impairment claims in sex offender's sentencing
Victims seek apology; Judge says harm caused to children is 'extraordinary'.
Study finds victim-blaming rampant in NZ: 52% respondents say deters crime reporting
More than half said it would deter them from reporting future crimes.
12-year high: The region catching 50+ drink drivers a week
Police are shocked by how severely intoxicated some drivers are.
Victim Support volunteer honoured for making a difference
She volunteers 30 hours a week on top of her fulltime job.
Mother of baby taken when her car was stolen handed $200 bill
Her car was stolen from Waitara, Taranaki, on Friday. Her baby was dumped on roadside.
Victim Support worker 'bragging' about smacking his children at Destiny Church talk
The worker's comments were filmed during a talk at Destiny Church.
'Run by the women of NZ': Handbag appeal in Grace Millane's memory calls on local community
The campaign looks to help abused women in memory of the murdered tourist.
Shoppers and staff at busy mall traumatised after man's death
'It took a while to process what had happened and it still doesn’t feel real.'
Corrections and police at odds over who knew what about 'foiled' EM bail bracelets
Corrections and police also disputed whether Corrections was even aware of the report.
Prime Minister weighs in on ankle bracelets following 'damning' report
It comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees 'foiling' their bracelets.
Minister responds after leaked report into ‘foiled’ ankle bracelets
It comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees "foiling" their bracelets.
Watch: Security footage shows tyre iron-wielding men smash dairy, threaten shopkeeper
A "hard-working" dairy-owning couple are traumatised after Wednesday evening's incident.
Student recalls fatal caving trip, describes moment water rose in matter of minutes
The boy's family were grateful his body was returned and thanked the emergency services.
'65 cents a week': Victims of crime owed more than $35m in unpaid reparations over three years
Victims re-traumatised by reparations payments drip-fed over years.
Strictly confidential: Victim Support report on bullying under wraps
Report shared with justice officials but can only be reviewed by a "restricted group".
'Hugely significant': Why Budget 2022 is a potential game-changer for 'unseen' victims of crime
Meaningful change on the ground won't be apparent for years, but the funding is a start.
Too trivial, fear and shame - why only a quarter of victims go to the police for help
Burglary victim: "We are a lot more cautious now".
Robbers crash car in bid to flee ruthless heist
Robbers crash getaway car, leaving them to flee on foot.