Police proposed a managed withdrawal from what they considered non-crime social problems.

The man’s lawyer claims the last person who saw her alive was the man’s estranged wife.

He was granted interim name suppression today, citing potential reputational damage.

A fire was burning in front of the two officers when petrol was poured on them.

The actor's trial was set back even further after his lawyers alleged he was hospitalised.

A motorist followed Jason Marino for 13 minutes along State Highway 1 south of Hamilton.

One person has been taken into custody after armed police responded to reports of a person becoming aggressive. Video / Supplied

The garage fire destroyed all the family's goods, which were packed up ready for a move.

Damien Cripps wasn't taking his ADHD medication at the time.

Haami Hanara, who was neglected and abused, knifed a man to death when he was 14.

Hoskins' husband and fellow Olympian Rohan Dennis was charged over her death.

And agencies are expecting an influx this holiday period.

Jenny Saywood was a founding member of Restorative Justice in Whanganui in 1999.

“I was born into a violent environment. That’s all I ever knew."

Mary-Jane Rivers says founding Inspiring Communities has been the highlight of her career.

Fire crews battle early-morning blaze at Avondale Jockey Club, more resourcing and support needed for National's family and sexual violence strategy, and the US provides up to $250m of arms and equipment in its final aid package to Ukraine for 2023. Video / Newstalk ZB / AP / NZ Herald

Community meetings in 1984 concerned about sexual and domestic violence sparked change.

Judge's scathing words to strangling abuser - people have died in less time.

Douglas Scott is no longer in a relationship with the woman.

Baby Boomers who might not need their pension payments can make a difference.

The couple were in an "unhealthy" relationship that was now at an end.

He sent 21 pages of messages, all containing abusive and degrading language.

Anaru Ormond killed NZ mother four days later.

Joey Richards must serve a minimum of seven years in jail of a 12-year sentence.

Her long-term partner died of burn injuries after reportedly setting fire to the house.

During the attack, Shae Dobbs went looking for petrol to 'burn' his victim.

'It felt like I was walking around on eggshells,' she said. 'I had to be perfect.'

Instead, Zhane Faiers will serve at least seven years in jail for killing her partner.

Mobster Puk Kireka kidnapped partner and attacked good samaritan.

This policewoman is teaching children what love looks like when they're in a safe home.