New ZealandThe goat did it, says man defending family violence allegationsBut, a jury wasn't buying it - defendant guilty of multiple charges.10 May 06:10 AM
All BlacksFormer All Black Byron Kelleher guilty of domestic violence in France - reportThe 47-year-old played 57 tests for New Zealand.07 May 11:20 PM
New ZealandCheating suspicions fuel frenzied scissors attack on sleeping partnerShe later phoned him from prison to coax him into telling police he lied about the attack.07 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Last straw': Pensioner reveals the moment she decided to report years of alleged violenceThe woman says her partner tried to smother her after she reported his violence to police.07 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandThe surprising things researchers just learned about gambling addiction in NZAround two-thirds of Kiwis gamble each year - but when and how does it turn risky?05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand’s worst murderers: The men too dangerous for paroleAnna Leask reveals the murderers who have never been granted parole.03 May 05:00 PM
CrimeAuckland man revealed to young girl he wasn't her real father, then he slit her throatDetails of the macabre scene were revealed for the first time today.30 Apr 11:44 PM
New Zealand'Shame on the family': Man's descent into violence, porn, adultery after marriageThe couple were only married for a month when the violence began.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandJailed man told to wear ‘dangerous’ sign around his neck for beatings of teen partner'You should have a big sign around your neck saying dangerous', judge tells abuser.20 Apr 03:22 AM
New Zealand‘I don’t feel alone anymore’: A migrant woman's journey with Women’s Refuge*Cushla knew she couldn't continue to live her new life in fear.19 Apr 06:00 PM
SportFormer Australian cricketer refused bail after domestic violence accusationsSlater, who is charged with domestic violence offences, will remain behind bars.16 Apr 06:53 AM
New ZealandMan shoves fist in partner's mouth, breaks jaw, in haunting night of violenceIt wasn't until the following morning that the battered victim was able to flee.14 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Shell of a person': Woman left with brain injury and in lifelong care after partner beat herThe woman was found unconscious on a soiled mattress; abuser's appeal dismissed.11 Apr 01:46 AM
New Zealand'Horrifying': Mum who fled overseas forced to return kids to 'abusive' fatherHague Convention orders mum must return kids to NZ after fleeing overseas.03 Apr 10:54 PM
New Zealand'Poor babies': Neighbour of horrifically injured children noticed girl's injured armThe neighbour said the family would walk by her house almost every day and seemed 'happy'.26 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan allegedly strangled pregnant partner multiple timesA man has denied multiple accusations of abusing his partner.25 Mar 09:20 PM
CrimeAuckland dairy robbery committed by three 501s who met in Australian detentionPoa Pua turned to P after arriving in NZ with little support, a court has heard.22 Mar 06:26 AM
New ZealandChildren found with brain bleeds and broken bones: Family known to police and Oranga TamarikiThe older child had brain bleeds, lacerations to their internal organs and broken bones.22 Mar 03:15 AM
New ZealandSlides, supplies and 'peace of mind': What it's like inside safe houses for abused womenViolence brought a scared and exhausted version of Joyce Allen here. It changed her life.14 Mar 07:54 PM
New ZealandWhānau turn up in support of Waikato murder accusedThe 29-year-old was supported in court by a large amount of whānau.14 Mar 03:46 AM
New Zealand'Absolute tragedy': Man who beat partner to death acquitted of murderRichard Coburn was instead found guilty of manslaughter.14 Mar 12:41 AM
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