Workplaces can deal with violence at home
COMMENT: The damaging and pervasive effects of family violence extends well beyond the home.
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Athlete's ex-wife: I kept it hidden
Ex-wife of a former top sportsman speaks of her abusive marriage in a bid to highligh family violence can and does happen in all kinds of Kiwi homes.
'My escape from years of hell'
When Bailee Wilson-Yates was a child, her mother yanked her out of bed in the night, and they escaped their violent home.
'Christmas provided the worst memories'
A woman who grew up in a violent home and often watched her mother almost killed by her abusive father speaks out about how awful Christmas used to be.
'Just phone, we could save your life'
Aarti Prasad works for Shine answering calls from victims of family harm or those concerned about it. She said some of the stories are heartbreaking.
Crisis lines spiking ahead of holidays
Family violence doesn't take a break for the holidays - refuges and crisisline staff are already dealing with a spike in calls for help.
Family harm not 'just another domestic'
What drives family violence over Christmas, and how will new police initiatives curb the dire harm rates in New Zealand?
Police: we wish you a harm-free Xmas
They leave their own families safe at home at step in to the most volatile and violent of Kiwi homes over holidays to help and protect vulnerable victims.
Hidden site for abuse victims launches
A new site allowing women to secretly access the Women's Refuge website without alerting offenders has been launched.
'It's possible I would have killed my missus'
Alexander Masame was a violent and abusive husband and father. This Christmas he shares his story in a bid to shine a light on New Zealand's dark epidemic.
Alexander Masame, reformed abuser
Former perpetrator of family violence Alexander Masame speaks about his life and losing his family because of his fists and bullying. And, what made him change his violent ways.
Family violence: How you can save a life
One of the keys to curing New Zealand's family violence epidemic is everyone playing their part. Here's how one woman's quick thinking saved her neighbour from another violent assault.
Christmas violence: We're Better Than This
In May the Herald launched a campaign focusing on family violence in NZ. We are revisiting the issue with a spotlight on family harm over holiday period.
Family violence - 'Christmas was hell'
A survivor of domestic violence speaks out about her horrendous 15-year marriage and how the misery, fear and harm got worse every Christmas.
Family violence: My fear-free Christmas
A woman who left her violent and abusive partner earlier this year after reading the Herald's series We're Better Than This, speaks about starting over and her first Christmas free from fear.
Family violence: Kate’s story
Kate escaped a violent marriage after 15 years of harm, hurt and abuse. She speaks out about her horrible life, and her first Christmas without fear after she fled her home to a safe house. Producer: Anna Leask Video: Alan Gibson
MP says public sector must do more
Critics have slammed the Ministry of Social Development for rejecting a clause to establish special family violence leave saying they were "disappointed" and "saddened" by the decision.
Tamaki warns of 'demonic' Harry Potter
According to Tamaki, Harry Potter is a tool to recruit people toward evil.
Woman shot in Hamilton
A woman has been shot during a domestic dispute in Hamilton this morning.
Man jailed for burning toddler in bath
A man who put a 3-year-old into a scalding bath, causing the boy's skin to "flake off", has been jailed for nearly four years.
Cash-strapped Lifeline rescued
Counselling service that receives around 18,000 calls a month, to merge with Presbyterian Support Northern.
Watch NZH Local Focus: I could've killed her
"It's Not Ok" spokesperson Vic Tamati talks to Hawke's Bay Regional Prison inmates about living a violence-free life. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
White Ribbon: Will you take the pledge?
"I will stand up, speak out and act to prevent men's violence towards women." That is the pledge White Ribbon want all Kiwis to take tomorrow on their annual awareness day.
Policewoman shares family violence story
Police attend a call for help from a victim of family harm every 4.9 minutes in New Zealand - and one officer knows all too well how serious the issue is.
Gang pair ride for White Ribbon cause
Veterans of two Hawke's Bay gangs will bike alongside each other in the fight against domestic violence in the White Ribbon Ride which
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.
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.