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.

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.

COMMENT: Family violence is not just a male problem. If we as a nation are really serious about reducing family violence, we need to talk about family violence in all its forms and all its causes, writes Bob McCoskrie

WATCH: Five years ago Emily Longley was murdered by her ex-boyfriend. Her father Mark talks about the terrible toll of losing his daughter.

Family violence is an epidemic in New Zealand. So what is the solution?

Helen Meads was shot dead just days after leaving a violent relationship. Since then, her father David White has crusaded against family violence in a bid to save others' lives.

Helen Meads was shot dead just days after leaving a violent relationship. Since then, her father has crusaded against family violence in a bid to save others' lives.

Under reforms battered women who kill their abusers would be able to claim self-defence even if the threat of violence was not imminent.

Family violence victim: At the start he smothered me with love - he was so loving but if I went against his word I was hit by a torrent of abuse.

We asked readers to share their stories for our family violence series. This is what they told us.

Family violence never sleeps or takes a break and those on the front line know that better than anyone.

A ground-level insight into what's happening behind closed doors of far too many New Zealand homes.

Former abuser is now committed to helping other men change their behaviour.