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Whānau calls for action after young mum killed
Feona McKay-Patea's family hope to raise money for her sons and protest against violence.
'Can't bring her back': Sophie Elliott's mum on ailing health and her legacy
We catch up with Lesley Elliott, who crusaded for change after daughter Sophie's murder.
110km pursuit: Car chase, spikes, dogs to catch man after family harm incident
A man drove from Oamaru to Dunedin where he was arrested.
Millie Holmes on escaping abusive ex: 'I'm still in shock'
Blogger says she's been going through 'self-destructive' behaviour the past days.
'Shocked and appalled': TV wife of axed MAFS star speaks
The MAFS wife of Chris Mansfield has spoken of her shock after being erased from the show.
Abuse claims: MAFS star's ex speaks - 'I was pregnant'
Woman claims 'cycle of abuse' and says disgraced reality star should not be on TV series.
Chester Borrows: Need to hit the right target
The risk aversion of police is such that they deny the return of many firearms licences.
Gangbusters: Patches on the rise as NZ gang scene 'revitalised'
Bay of Plenty is the district with the most gang members, with 1359 on the list.
'He just looked really lost ... he was trying to run' - witness
A man arrested in Massey after a woman was killed was seen trying to get out of handcuffs.
Killer's 'extraordinary' fiction over brutal murder
Killer created bogus alibi for police after he lay in wait to kill ex.
Oranga Tamariki contacted before toddler's murder
Oranga Tamariki had been contacted by people concerned about Akl toddler before his death
The long-lasting effects of woman's strangulation
Research shows strangulation can kill victims up to a year after they were attacked.
Letters: To prevent suicide you must talk to family, friends and spouses
There is nothing to be ashamed of. It's an illness — like any other illness.
New family violence laws lead to thousands of arrests
New family violence figures reveal one third of investigations are in the Auckland area.
Once were Warriors author's childhood tainted by violence
Alan Duff shares his difficult childhood, while examining today's issues with parenting.
Toddler fights for life, five siblings already taken by Oranga Tamariki
A baby boy is in critical condition in Starship Hospital with severe head injuries.
20 months jail for man who strangled partner
New legislation made strangulation and suffocation a criminal offence.
'We have babies that aren't safe': Oranga Tamariki facing 'impossible' decisions, says youth worker
COMMENT: No one wants to hear about babies being taken from their mothers.
Red flags for killer stepfather
The signs were there that William Wakefield could hurt his baby stepson.
Proceeds from bracelets sold in memory of Grace Millane will fund White Ribbon youth scheme
The money would go towards White Ribbon's new youth ambassador leadership programme.
Concerns about noise and safety at new Pet Refuge
$300k has been raised for a Pet Refuge in Auckland - but the neighbours aren't happy.
Drunk man dies at police station after arrest
A man died while in custody in a Taranaki police station.
National set to upstage Wellbeing Budget
Jacinda Ardern is promising "transformational" change for mental health services.
Hawke's Bay toddler killer Benny Haerewa admits more abuse against children
Benny Haerewa is responsible for one of New Zealand's worst child abuse cases.
Pet Refuge: $250,000 target reached in fundraiser for shelter for domestic abuse animals
The target of $250k was set last week. That target was not only reached, but surpassed.
Pet Refuge: Victim beaten, sexually assaulted by partner - but stayed for her pets
A victim of domestic and sexual violence speaks about why she did not leave her abuser
Pet Refuge: Food firm to match every dollar donated
Donations to a shelter for animals affected by domestic violence will be matched tomorrow.
Pet Refuge: 'Thrilling' start to fundraiser for shelter to house domestic violence animals
Pet Refuge founder thrilled with support for new domestic abuse initiative
Pet Refuge: Donations surge over $100,000
Donations continue to come in for Pet Refuge, a shelter for domestic abuse animals.