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Court imposes ban on TV star after assaults on girlfriend

Attempted murder charge after assault

Wife-killer in $1.4m luxury hideaway

Greg Meads enjoyed his final months of freedom in a plush beachfront home with another woman before being convicted of murder.

Stepdaughter recalls mother's cold killer

Kimberley White remembers her stepfather Greg Meads enforcing silent meals at the family dinner table as he watched television.

Wife-bashing counsellor's name secrecy

A man who is now a marriage guidance counsellor threw his wife into a door frame, splitting her head open, then dragged her down the hall.

<i>Tapu Misa:</i> Security breaks domestic-violence cycle

Mother's bid to tackle abuse

Refuge's claims about women 'exaggerated'

CYF 'oversight' in drowned baby case

A CYF supervisor says an oversight meant a parental assessment was not carried out for a baby boy who was returned to his parents and allegedly drowned by his mother.

Accused mother had left kids alone before, jury told

'Action' to protect women fails to impress Amnesty

Gang member remanded in custody

Protection orders easier to get - judge

Childhood abuse and homosexuality linked in study

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The actions of a poisonous mind and kidnapping.

Reports Mel Gibson sought therapy over relationship

According to a pal, 54-year-old Mel is still in therapy and trying to come to terms with the allegations against him.