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Baby punched as mother shielded herself from assault
The man became irritated because his baby was being 'too loud'.
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PM giving Marama Davidson 'leeway' for 'white cis men' comment
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PM says Marama Davidson's 'white cis men' comment not 'appropriate'
Chris Hipkins said it wasn’t the words he would use.
'I'm going to burn you': Mum scalds child for wetting himself
The mother scolded the boy with a hot spoon, frustrated at him for wetting his pants.
'Fourteen hours': Time discrepancy saw police consider charges against woman over partner’s suicide
Couple had had a fractious relationship before their deaths.
Real estate agent tried to wrench engagement ring off former partner, telling her he no longer wanted to marry her
Victim tells court her former partner's 'perfect public image' made her 'feel sick'.
'It seems perverse': Family violence 'normalised' in tribunal decisions
Migrants trying to escape family violence face strict criteria in battle to stay in NZ.
Ngaruawahia death: Accused remanded for mental health assessments
The 23-year-old made a brief appearance in the Hamilton District Court.
'Caring' teacher who hit his own children with a broom and shoe will remain in the classroom
The tribunal commended the teacher's efforts to work on his issues.
Violent offender vows to change for his children
“He wants to become a working and contributing member of society.”
Brutal attack: Woman slashed, suffers fractured eye socket after using all the meth
The judge said it was a 'brutal attack involving extreme violence'.
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Police launch new initiative, Tiaki Whanau, to stem family violence
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