New ZealandWoman threw herself out of a window to escape violent new partnerHe slammed her head against a wall, bit her on the cheek and rubbed her face in icecream.13 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandMurder or manslaughter: Did Richard Coburn mean to kill his girlfriend?That's the question a Hamilton jury is now deliberating.13 Mar 03:01 AM
New Zealand'I wiped her face, apologising': Killer told dying partner she would be all rightRichard Coburn admits he killed his partner, but says it wasn't murder.12 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandCourt mulls whether victim of domestic violence should have to pay costs to abuserLower courts found the man had been abusive but did not issue a protection order.12 Mar 01:35 AM
New ZealandWoman was alive for 'at least 30 minutes' after partner's fatal attackRichard Coburn admits killing his partner, but says it wasn't murder.12 Mar 01:02 AM
New ZealandMan choked woman unconscious, but believed his jail term was too longThe High Court rejected the appeal - the release date will be set by the Parole Board.11 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandOut of the shadows: Survivor's powerful message for International Women's Day'Celebration of women should be everyday.'07 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandOut of the shadows: Women's Refuge needs help as build stallsHawke’s Bay Today is partnering with Women’s Refuge to help it build a new public space.03 Mar 02:30 AM
New Zealand'The safe house was full': Spike in crisis calls to Women’s Refuge"Their focus is just staying alive and getting through the next day."28 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSteve Braunias: The sad, strange case of Nikita Tekotia, whose baby daughter was murderedShe failed, acutely and profoundly, to look after and save Arapera Fia.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAttacker bashes relative with cricket batThe victim has permanently damaged eyesight after being bashed with a bat in a carpark.22 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandWife killer released on parole to 'oceanfront luxury' homeThe Matamata horse breeder Greg Meads' release has shocked one local who lives nearby.21 Feb 08:00 PM
World'Confronting scene': Aussie man charged with murdering wife with tractorFarmer told emergency services his wife was dead after an accident.16 Feb 07:31 AM
New ZealandYouth unafraid of consequences: Calls for harsher penalties for fleeing driversYouths, aged between 12-17, are said to make up a significant portion of fleeing drivers.12 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandPlans to pull back police from family harm call-outs slammedPolice proposed a managed withdrawal from what they considered non-crime social problems.11 Feb 08:34 PM
WorldMan killed, disposed of daughter like 'yesterday’s trash.' His lawyer says he didn’t kill herThe man’s lawyer claims the last person who saw her alive was the man’s estranged wife.08 Feb 11:47 PM
New ZealandHigh-profile NZ musician bailed on family violence chargesHe was granted interim name suppression today, citing potential reputational damage.30 Jan 04:42 AM
New ZealandMan guilty of throwing petrol at police, despite 'woeful investigation'A fire was burning in front of the two officers when petrol was poured on them.30 Jan 03:00 AM
EntertainmentHome Alone star's assault trial delayed by hospitalisationThe actor's trial was set back even further after his lawyers alleged he was hospitalised.24 Jan 01:03 AM
New ZealandMan tries to push partner out of car on SH1 at high speedA motorist followed Jason Marino for 13 minutes along State Highway 1 south of Hamilton.23 Jan 04:00 AM
VideoArmed police descend on Portage Rd in West AucklandOne person has been taken into custody after armed police responded to reports of a person becoming aggressive. Video / SuppliedWatch18 Jan 07:44 PM
New Zealand'I'm not doing well with this': Pet rabbit killed in Poroti fireThe garage fire destroyed all the family's goods, which were packed up ready for a move.17 Jan 02:56 AM
New Zealand'He can't control himself': Man draws blood after biting officer's armDamien Cripps wasn't taking his ADHD medication at the time.16 Jan 06:30 AM
CrimeJudge rebukes violent man: What kind of message are you sending to your daughter?'What would you say if she came home with a black eye?'15 Jan 09:18 PM
New ZealandStrangulation: The cruel method of control that can be a precursor to murderNew Zealand introduced a strangulation law five years ago. Is it making any difference?14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat kids who commit serious crimes have in commonHaami Hanara, who was neglected and abused, knifed a man to death when he was 14.11 Jan 04:00 PM
Cycling‘Freewheeling spirit’: Family grieves Olympian Melissa HoskinsHoskins' husband and fellow Olympian Rohan Dennis was charged over her death.02 Jan 06:34 AM
New Zealand'Horror story': Only half of domestic violence callouts end in charges in Bay of PlentyAnd agencies are expecting an influx this holiday period.02 Jan 12:35 AM
EducationŌtaki woman honoured for services to community-led development, governance and educationMary-Jane Rivers says founding Inspiring Communities has been the highlight of her career.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRestorative justice champion gets QSMJenny Saywood was a founding member of Restorative Justice in Whanganui in 1999.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Lifelong' healing journey: Rotorua woman honoured for violence prevention work“I was born into a violent environment. That’s all I ever knew."29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAvondale Jockey Club fire, National's violence strategy, and the US aid package for Ukraine | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 29, 2023Fire 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 HeraldWatch28 Dec 07:14 PM
New ZealandXmas Appeal 2023: Kaipara women help community heal from sexual and domestic violenceCommunity meetings in 1984 concerned about sexual and domestic violence sparked change.23 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Watching you like a hawk': Judge's message for domestic abuserJudge's scathing words to strangling abuser - people have died in less time.22 Dec 03:57 PM
