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Soper: No easy fix for shameful stats
COMMENT: The statistics for family violence in the 50s and 60s would have been bad, if anyone had kept them. But no-one was interested in what went on in the home.
COMMENT: The statistics for family violence in the 50s and 60s would have been bad, if anyone had kept them. But no-one was interested in what went on in the home.
An overhaul of family violence law which includes flagging all offences on criminal records and making victim safety the priority has been applauded.
In tears and distress and clutching her son close to her body, this is the moment after Melissa George left the emergency ward of
The changes aim to identify women at risk of family violence early in their prison sentences so appropriate support can be organised.
The mother of murdered toddler Nia Glassie has been recalled to prison after concerns from authorities that she was "a risk to the community".
A Timaru meat worker convicted of beating his wife as she held their baby daughter will be deported.
People who commit violence against their partners or families will be moved to temporary housing under a Government investment announced today.
More than 12,000 Kiwis have repeatedly breached court orders to stay away from their victims - with one person convicted for doing so 14 times.
An Auckland businessman psychologically abused his ex-girlfriend and breached a protection order repeatedly after she ended their relationship.
More than 750 victims of family violence have had their houses fitted out with security features as part of a government-funded programme.
A woman who left her abusive partner following the Herald's series on family violence says she's looking forward to a future without fear.
The number of family violence incidents attended in New Zealand last year increased by more than 8000, according to new stats.
A man has had his prison sentence extended after telling a police officer a protection order wouldn't protect the victim if he got
More than 100 schools across the country have signed up to an SPCA programme aimed at reducing animal abuse. Teachers can include
A new family violence pilot in Christchurch will handle police referrals, and focus on all family members.
Police have arrested a man on the run for two weeks after an alleged family violence incident on the North Shore where a woman was seriously assaulted.
a collection of NZ's biggest fashion designers have come together to help raise funds for a charity which works with the families and victims of domestic violence
COMMENT: So where was Moko's dad? We have no idea. We have no idea because the question was never asked. It never is.
As part of the Herald's We're Better Than This campaign, focusing on family violence, we speak to a man whose partner left him after suffering 20 years of abuse.
COMMENT: The torturing and killing of poor little Moko has saddened and angered New Zealanders to a degree that I lack the words to explain.
At the same time in Britain, it must be noted, the violent chastisement of women and children was commonplace, in the law and in everyday life.
COMMENT: We can't let Moko Rangitoheriri's death be forgotten - or be a vengeful mob storming the Taupo police cells to lynch Moko's evil killers.
"I will be there and I will march, but I don't care if it is just me and my family - we are still going to do it."
COMMENT: Calling a death what it is may bring a greater sense of justice, but it won't save one child's life, writes Jacinda Ardern.
Kiwis across the country are banding together to march against child abuse tomorrow.
People who were raised in homes where violence was the norm, where being terrified of their fathers, mothers and other adults was part of daily life, speak out.
COMMENT: Maoris are more in need of learning parenting skills than are non-Maoris and that applies to a lot of Pacific Island parents too.
As part of the Herald's family violence series a number of high profile Kiwis have shared personal written messages.