New ZealandNia Glassie's mother recalled to prisonThe mother of murdered toddler Nia Glassie has been recalled to prison after concerns from authorities that she was "a risk to the community".24 Aug 09:01 PM
New ZealandDeportation for beating, deafening wifeA Timaru meat worker convicted of beating his wife as she held their baby daughter will be deported.22 Aug 03:12 AM
New ZealandGovernment to pay for homes for abusersPeople who commit violence against their partners or families will be moved to temporary housing under a Government investment announced today.16 Aug 04:39 AM
New ZealandAbusers refusing to stay awayMore than 12,000 Kiwis have repeatedly breached court orders to stay away from their victims - with one person convicted for doing so 14 times.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Joke' sentence for man who beat wifeA 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.07 Aug 03:10 AM
WorldEllie Butler murder: Shocking new detailsShocking 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.30 Jul 12:30 AM
New ZealandMan's abuse of ex 'reprehensible'An Auckland businessman psychologically abused his ex-girlfriend and breached a protection order repeatedly after she ended their relationship.24 Jul 06:12 PM
New ZealandHelping hand for abuse victimsMore than 750 victims of family violence have had their houses fitted out with security features as part of a government-funded programme.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFamily violence incidents increasingThe number of family violence incidents attended in New Zealand last year increased by more than 8000, according to new stats.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand' I am so done' - leaving abuse behindA woman who left her abusive partner following the Herald's series on family violence says she's looking forward to a future without fear.14 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeMan threatens 'bad things' upon prison releaseA man has had his prison sentence extended after telling a police officer a protection order wouldn't protect the victim if he got 13 Jul 09:44 PM
New ZealandAnimal cruelty link to violence prompts SPCA lessonsMore than 100 schools across the country have signed up to an SPCA programme aimed at reducing animal abuse. Teachers can include 05 Jul 06:27 PM
New ZealandNew pilot scheme targets family violenceA new family violence pilot in Christchurch will handle police referrals, and focus on all family members.01 Jul 05:18 AM
New ZealandFugitive found hiding under bedPolice 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.22 Jun 03:55 AM
LifestyleKiwi designers unite for domestic violence victimsa 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 violence10 Jun 03:55 AM
OpinionAnswers needed on Moko rulingCOMMENT: 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.01 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandAbuse stories help victim fleeA woman who was physically and psychologically abused by her partner has a new lease of life after she left the relationship.31 May 05:00 PM
OpinionEwen McQueen: Moko's father was conspicuous by his absenceCOMMENT: So where was Moko's dad? We have no idea. We have no idea because the question was never asked. It never is.31 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I am an abuser and I need help'As part of the Herald's We're Better Than This campaign, focusing on family violence, we speak to a man whose partner left him after suffering 20 years of abuse.31 May 12:06 AM
OpinionRodney HideRodney Hide: No justice for tortured MokoCOMMENT: The torturing and killing of poor little Moko has saddened and angered New Zealanders to a degree that I lack the words to explain.28 May 05:00 PM
OpinionAnne Salmond: Maori once were tender fathersAt 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.25 May 08:30 PM
OpinionAlan DuffAlan Duff: Real men don't beat up kidsCOMMENT: 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.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMother marches for her dead son"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."23 May 03:56 AM
OpinionJacinda Ardern: We must act together to stop abuseCOMMENT: 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.22 May 10:32 PM
New ZealandOutrage sparks March for MokoKiwis across the country are banding together to march against child abuse tomorrow.20 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandFamily Violence: 'He would beat my mum'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.19 May 08:03 PM
OpinionAlan DuffAlan Duff: Time to break silence on Maori violenceCOMMENT: Maoris are more in need of learning parenting skills than are non-Maoris and that applies to a lot of Pacific Island parents too.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis speak out against family violenceAs part of the Herald's family violence series a number of high profile Kiwis have shared personal written messages.13 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm saying right now I'm better than this'"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.13 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We hope they will change'"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."13 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I put butcher knives to their throats'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.13 May 01:00 AM
OpinionBob McCoskrie: Family violence is still not just a male problemCOMMENT: 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 McCoskrie12 May 11:08 PM
New Zealand'She'll rise a star that fell a flower'WATCH: Five years ago Emily Longley was murdered by her ex-boyfriend. Her father Mark talks about the terrible toll of losing his daughter.12 May 11:00 PM
