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Dangerous intentions: The abused woman's story
Domestic violence, from psychological abuse to beatings, is our biggest problem.
Woman forgives her man's burning rage
The Te Puke blaze cost a young mother all her possessions and caused $230,000 of damage.
Locals baffled by woman's bond with hostage-taker
People in the quiet seaside town of Opunake always wondered how a "lovely, kind and beautiful...
Siege gunman a repeat offender
The man shot dead by police yesterday had just got out of jail for trying to cut the throat of the woman he held hostage.
Nicki Minaj hit in the face during argument
Nicki Minaj was struck in the face during an argument at a hotel.
Hulk Hogan denies domestic abuse claims
Hulk Hogan insists he "never laid a hand" on his ex-wife following her domestic abuse claims.
Tapu Misa: Gluckman's report shows the way
"There is always a solution to every human problem - neat, plausible and wrong," wrote H.L. Mencken.
Reports of child abuse escalate in Central North Island
Child abuse complaints have more than tripled in Rotorua, Whakatane and Taupo in the past five years.
Manhunt after shotgun fired in domestic incident
Police are hunting a 50-year-old Dunedin man after he fired a shotgun during a domestic incident in Central Otago.
Family Court shake-up 'frightening'
A shake-up of the Family Court could end counselling and mediation services...
Meads sentence sets 'dangerous precedent'
Men will see murder as cheaper than divorce following the Greg Meads sentence, Sensible Sentencing...