Tara Brown's death prompted a call from singer Stan Walker to stand up against domestic violence.

A Gisborne woman who caused life-changing injuries to her infant daughter while berating her partner has been jailed for four years.

A 31-year-old is now facing a number of charges after an armed operation locked down a west Auckland street last night.

Enforcement and resources are vital to ensuring Amy Adams' family violence law changes are to be effective, writes Catriona MacLennan.

Lawyers have expressed concern for the safety of victims of domestic violence as more district courts streamline their operations.

The last thing a police officer probably wants to do is tell a woman her new man has a record of violence in relationships.

A Government paper to "kick start a national conversation" around stopping domestic violence has been launched by Justice Minister Amy Adams this morning.

Justice Minister Amy Adams says privacy laws significantly hamper the ability to detect and deal with domestic violence because government officials and those working with children and families are often over-cautious when it comes to sharing information.

Justice Minister Amy Adams has told police to revise their guidelines so they can secretly warn people if their partner has a history of violent abuse.

Judge dismisses domestic violence charges against former principal of Kristin School.

A leading family violence expert is welcoming a move to encourage more transparency between agencies dealing with domestic abuse cases.

A string of agencies will learn "valuable lessons" from the murderous rampage by Edward Livingstone which left him and his two children dead, the chief coroner has found.

Ministry of Justice officials have rejected a call to extend the “three strikes” rule to protection orders.

Police have taken action against some of their own after failing to protect Katherine Webb and her children, but those involved have kept their jobs.

Police failed to protect Katherine Webb and her children, Bradley and Ellen Livingstone, an inquest heard today.

Bradley and Ellen Livingstone were "reluctant" and "nervous" ahead of meeting their father under supervision for the first time, the coroner's court has heard.

Edward Livingstone deliberated before making the decision to kill his children, an inquest has heard.

A man has been arrested after armed police were sent to a Motueka address following a report that a woman had received a knife injury in a domestic related incident yesterday.

The police prosecutor in charge of Edward Livingstone's second protection order breach has conceded mistakes might have been made in the way police handled the case.

A harrowing statement from Katharine Webb to police has revealed the horrific minutes leading up to her children's deaths.

The duplicity of Edward Livingstone has emerged during the coroner's inquest into the death of himself and his children.

An anti-violence group has called for the country to take a lasting stand against domestic abuse following the killing of a Taupo mother.

An Auckland police officer has been stood down after being accused of domestic violence.

June Steenkamp is in NZ to share her experience. She hopes sharing what her daughter went through will help other women speak up to prevent domestic violence.

The dress that divided the internet with millions debating its colours has been adopted by the Salvation Army for the focus of its latest anti-domestic violence campaign.

Political parties are “under no obligation” to provide details of fundraising dinners, Prime Minister John Key says.

It's called rape culture, silly, writes Rachel Wong. You know, when it's considered cultured to rape and degrade women and then blame it all on them?

Six-year-old Destiny can't walk without a frame because of domestic violence meted out to her birth mother. Now she needs a costly spinal operation in the US.

The majority of children admitted to the Starship hospital as the result of suspected abuse or neglect are under 1 year old.

The man cleared of murdering unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence.