Afraid to get out - until it was too late
When Katrina Drummond finally decided to walk away from her controlling ex-husband it was the last decision she would make.
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Mother fled after 15 years of abuse
A mother was subject to domestic violence for 15 years before she sought support from the Women's Refuge and fled her abusive husband. "My
It's not okay to hurt loved ones
By now you will be aware that Hawke's Bay Today, in conjunction with Women's Refuge, is running a week-long series titled Seeking
Domestic violence figures concerning
In terms of domestic violence across the country the statistics are not good. The statistics which encompass crime and injury associated
Women's Refuge Series: The Gail Bower story
New Zealand has a shameful domestic violence record with police attending hundreds of incidents every day. Hawke's Bay Today, in
Hollie Smith's song for family violence
Kiwi songstress Hollie Smith has penned a new single aimed at creating awareness around family violence, with all proceed going to this year's White Ribbon appeal. The song "Please" is released today.
Timaru man who beat wife back in Fiji
A man convicted of beating his wife so severely that he perforated her eardrum has left New Zealand.
Crime stats up: What's driving it?
Crime is on the up in New Zealand, with latest figures showing an increase in burglaries, assaults, abductions and sex offences over the last year.
Deportation for man who deafened wife
Immigration New Zealand are set to remove a man convicted of beating his wife so severely - as she held their baby daughter - that he temporarily deafened her.
New surveillance 'may scare off victims'
Women's refuges, church agencies and other community groups will soon have to hand over their client details to the Government in
Pupils, aged six, to learn about 'male privilege'
Australian children will be taught about "male privilege" and shown images of men cleaning dishes and women playing football in a drive to break gender stereotypes.
Attack: Husband was allowed to walk free
A district court judge discharged a man who beat his wife after she complained they weren't holding hands while watching a movie - but that decision has now been overturned.
Hurimoana Dennis: Finding homes the easy part for Marae
COMMENT: Hurimoana Dennis, chair of Te Puea Memorial Marae, looks back over the marae's efforts to help homeless people during the winter.
Fear behind decision to keep dad's name secret
COMMENT: The rewrite of the Social Security Act is a good time to abolish the sanctions altogether.
Editorial: Tackle violence at its core
The latest steps proposed by the Govt to try to curb this country's high rate of domestic violence do not appear likely to make much difference.
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.
Praise for family violence law revamp
An overhaul of family violence law which includes flagging all offences on criminal records and making victim safety the priority has been applauded.
Oz actress in distress after domestic violence incident
In tears and distress and clutching her son close to her body, this is the moment after Melissa George left the emergency ward of
'Prison is a place of relative safety'
The changes aim to identify women at risk of family violence early in their prison sentences so appropriate support can be organised.
Nia Glassie's mother recalled to prison
The mother of murdered toddler Nia Glassie has been recalled to prison after concerns from authorities that she was "a risk to the community".
Deportation for beating, deafening wife
A Timaru meat worker convicted of beating his wife as she held their baby daughter will be deported.
Government to pay for homes for abusers
People who commit violence against their partners or families will be moved to temporary housing under a Government investment announced today.
Abusers refusing to stay away
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.
'Joke' sentence for man who beat wife
A man who beat his wife as she held their baby, hitting her so hard in the head that he deafened her, has been sentenced to just 130 hours of community work.
Ellie Butler murder: Shocking new details
Shocking new details of the Butler's case can be reported for the first time today after a gagging order was lifted to the allow the reporting of a 2014 family court judgement.
Man's abuse of ex 'reprehensible'
An Auckland businessman psychologically abused his ex-girlfriend and breached a protection order repeatedly after she ended their relationship.
Helping hand for abuse victims
More than 750 victims of family violence have had their houses fitted out with security features as part of a government-funded programme.
' I am so done' - leaving abuse behind
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.
Family violence incidents increasing
The number of family violence incidents attended in New Zealand last year increased by more than 8000, according to new stats.
Man threatens 'bad things' upon prison release
A man has had his prison sentence extended after telling a police officer a protection order wouldn't protect the victim if he got
Animal cruelty link to violence prompts SPCA lessons
More than 100 schools across the country have signed up to an SPCA programme aimed at reducing animal abuse. Teachers can include
New pilot scheme targets family violence
A new family violence pilot in Christchurch will handle police referrals, and focus on all family members.
Fugitive found hiding under bed
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.