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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.
A safe haven for abused pets opens in Auckland
Pets will be temporarily housed at the shelter while owners leaving abuse relocate.
Teuila Fuatai: Debate over arming police misses the problem
OPINION: Getting to the root of violence must come first.
'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
'We're getting older, we better sort it out before we go': Simon Horrocks.
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.
Secret that cost Borce Ristevski years in prison
There remains one secret Borce Ristevski will not reveal.
Focus: Marama Davidson announces new programme to eliminate family and sexual violence
Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Sexual Violence, Marama Davidson, announces a new programme that aims to eliminate family and sexual violence. Video / Michael Craig
Whānau-led approach for all New Zealanders: Communities to lead change to prevent violence
Davidson admits that the Government and past governments have been doing it wrong.
The forgotten victims of Australia's female killings epidemic
A dozen Aussie women, probably living in fear now, won't survive the next three months.
Community to lead family and sexual violence prevention strategy
Government will allow all voices to be heard to develop action plan.
Man who attacked pregnant partner sentenced to home detention
His partner was 10 weeks pregnant when he unleashed an attack on her stomach.
Complaints about social housing problems 'fell on deaf ears'
Concerned Christchurch man would feel safer living in his car than by social housing.
'Systemic problems' at migrant women's charity Shakti, say former staff
Seven women claim exploitative conditions and lack of accountability at the top.
'We are a nation of violent partner beaters': Social campaign after 'appalling' stats
Rape convictions are at a ten year low and family violence offences have increased.
Survivor 'disgusted' at barriers to domestic violence leave
Some workers have been asked for proof from police by employers.
Rape conviction rate lowest in 10 years: Shows system is failing - Women's Refuge
31 per cent of all people charged with rape were convicted last year.
Teen refugee's honour beating live-streamed by own family
"She was hit so many times she couldn't tell police even an approximate number of blows."
Family violence 'red flags' raised in murder-suicide
Deceased woman, family and friends may not have been aware of man's domestic history.