'The unlawfulness of smoking cannabis creates far more evil than it prevents.'

Government welcomes call for more action ending violence against women.

COMMENT: Being born a woman carries risks that many men never think about.

A new report on family violence says New Zealand lacks a comprehensive response

Online dating, including Tinder, was a way of life but it doesn't mean it's safe.

Nicola Patrick on the spirit of Christmas

Family violence laws beefed up to better protect victims and families.

But the celebrity's name remains a secret - for now.

The jury took little more than 40 minutes to find Rohit Singh guilty of murder.

Clem Ready, from Gloriavale, was convicted for assaulting two of his daughters.

"This is never going to hurt any less but you are going to learn to deal with it..."

All-of-government approach needed to tackle NZ's 'unacceptable' rates of violence.

Immigration NZ says it was not told this was a domestic violence case.

COMMENT: Kiwi women are eye-wateringly over-represented in domestic violence statistics.

Supervision and community work for Robert Kells Meyer following common assault.

Domestic violence is increasing -- so is the work to combat it

They grew up in a home ravaged by domestic violence but turned their horror into tribute.

Andrew Little's justice reform could fall victim to 'hot button' politics.

EDITORIAL: All businesses should want to do all they can to support staff.

Name suppression was lifted today after three months, but the man still cannot be named.

COMMENT: Notion of asking for help was anathema to those who suffer at hands of another.

District court judge says courts need more resourcing to deal with domestic violence.

A high profile Kiwi entertainer has appeared in court again after alleged wife assault

The entertainer was denied a diversion for the alleged assault.

Pacific Islanders are three times more likely to be exposed to family violence.

Herald readers moved by former sports star's story have offered assistance.

After months of violent fights with then-boyfriend, he set her alight, left her for dead.

"I ceased to be. I was an ex-person."

An Auckland couple have been jailed for keeping their children "like caged animals"

The man spent a night in police custody before being bailed this morning.