Govt launches strategy to eliminate family and sexual violence
Police respond to a family harm incident every four minutes.
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The shelter cares for animals temporarily while their owners escape abuse.
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Officers bravely recount being abused or watching violence in the home to raise awareness.
Police staff share their experiences of violence on White Ribbon Day
Police staff from Eastern District share their experiences of violence on White Ribbon Day. Video / NZ Police
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Name suppression granted for man accused of setting fire inside West Auckland home
Police responded to a report of a family harm incident on October 6.
'A protection order does not protect me at all': Survivors call for a rethink
Court proceedings for protection order breaches reach almost 5000 annually.
Violent stalker's home detention sentence halved
Nine-month home detention sentence ruled manifestly excessive and reduced to four.
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'My details were given to a murderer': Justice Ministry's privacy 'shocker'
There was reportedly no warning on the five-page form.
Man cleared of violence charges, bashes partner
Cory Ferguson jailed after repeatedly assaulting the woman a jury refused to believe.
Owners reunited with dogs after escaping abusive situations
New refuge set up for animals affected by domestic violence return their first pets.
Family violence survivors urged to use pet shelter in lockdown
The shelter is taking in animals under Covid-19 restrictions as an essential service.
Lockdown the 'perfect storm' for family violence - experts call on all Kiwis to help
During lockdowns family violence increases dramatically. Experts offer advice.
Police officer receives award for saving man on fire
It's not something police expect to do. But, that's what one officer did a year ago.
Teuila Fuatai: Debate over arming police misses the problem
OPINION: Getting to the root of violence must come first.
A safe haven for abused pets opens in Auckland
Pets will be temporarily housed at the shelter while owners leaving abuse relocate.
'14 months living in limbo': Call for protection order lost in delays
The court didn't tell a Wellington woman her hearing date had been set.
National's new tough on crime campaign uses bad data, attacks scheme Collins helped set up
Judith Collins was Minister of Police in 2010 and Minister of Justice in 2014.
Police officer acting in 'self defence' when he injured ex-wife, court hears
The officer is giving evidence to the jury in his trial for family violence charges.
Police officer on trial accused of 'violence and terror'
The man faces nine charges including ill treatment and assault of a child.
100 texts a day: Jilted man threatened to torch ex's car with her in it
One hundred day relationship ends in angry threat to 'get your car and burn you in it'.
Migrant women's charity threatens legal action against whistle-blowers
Facing bullying allegations, non-profit claims harassment from anonymous sources.
Teuila Fuatai: Lift sexual harm burden from victims or we'll never change culture
OPINION: It's the only way to break the cycle of violence and harassment.
'Not a new occurrence': Thousands of reports of concern around child abuse
Oranga Tamariki receives thousands of reports yearly of concern about abuse of children.
'Disgusting': Bank transfers being used to send abusive messages
Reference fields in bank transfers being used to send 2000 abusive messages per month.
At least one person injured after Mt Roskill incident
Police are responding to an incident on May Rd, in Mt Roskill, Auckland.
'Drug use, neglect and abuse': Survivors of infamous NZ sex cult break silence
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Budget 2021: $131m to tackle family, sexual violence
Funding will target community-led programmes and kaupapa Māori providers.
Government to review migrant women's charity Shakti
Ministry launches independent review after whistleblowers claim systemic problems.
Police manslaughter trial: Man in cell for two hours without medical help
The trial began in the High Court at New Plymouth this morning.
'I was sick of being his rag doll': The rising tide of family violence
Family harm callouts are at their highest in five years.
Report shows shocking rate of violence experienced by wāhine Māori
Report states half of wāhine Māori have experienced sexual or physical violence.