Daniella Smith is staging a fight night for Women's Refuge & defended a friend herself.

Police say a male driver hit a woman and an infant with a car in Papakura yesterday.

Man who brutally bashed his estranged wife has lost his bid to have his sentence reduced.

Abuse survivor Maria has an empowering message for others. Distressing content.

"Dear New Zealand Police. Do god-damn better," woman writes in open letter.

$1.1m will make sure domestic violence offenders move out but children stay home.

The initiative allows victims to search for help online without leaving a trace.

More women come forward after victim speaks out over being raped following child birth.

From subtle pressure to full-blown assault, these women were forced into sex too soon.

New police chief's focus on family violence a winner for all in Hawke's Bay.

In her new role as District Commander Tania Kura wants to focus on family harm.

Reciting a TV advertisement against family violence earned free cookies for four boys

Dr Schweitzer says only a small amount of men have come to him genuinely wanting to change

COMMENT: Some Family Court rulings make things worse for victims of domestic violence.

Schools are standing down a record number of students for assaulting teachers.

The Court of Appeal has granted a protection order after judge "erred".

Thousands of solo parents are being penalised up to $200 for not naming the other parent.

A man who beat his wife so badly a motorist called 111 has had his appeal dismissed.

Chilling statistics show there were 194 family violence deaths in NZ over a 7-year period.

The sexual abuse Sarah* suffered shaped her life and all her future relationships.

A social worker describes the worst horrors for Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

The parents of Sophie Elliott are backing the creation of a new strangulation offence.

Parents of toddler beaten to death believe kids are not safe until abusers are jailed.

COMMENT: A woman has sent the Herald her personal account of damage done by alcohol.

A domestic violence advocacy group is calling for an inquiry into the Family Court.

Ask for help and you will get it, government promises family violence victims.

"I was so badly abused they were always rushing me to the hospital with bruises all over."

The legislation would allow victims of abuse to get up to 10 extra days' leave a year.

Controlling behaviour, hitting and injuries from violent sex is cropping up in teens.

This summit being run by the Government just doesn't cut the mustard.