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.

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.

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.

An Auckland businessman psychologically abused his ex-girlfriend and breached a protection order repeatedly after she ended their relationship.

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: Without any explanation, a decision was made to withdraw a murder charge that shocked and appalled many.The public has not yet been told why.

A woman who was physically and psychologically abused by her partner has a new lease of life after she left the relationship.

COMMENT: So where was Moko's dad? We have no idea. We have no idea because the question was never asked. It never is.

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.

"I will leave him" - these are the words of a woman who has been living in fear. But this week, she decided she had had enough.

"It has been 10 years of sharing my life with an abusive partner. Today I'm conscious of this, that I am a victim of family violence."

Jeremy Eparaima punched, kicked, bashed, choked and bullied his way through a marriage and two relationships - now he's speaking out in a bid to reach other men.