Event slammed by the Backbone Collective, as "too little too late".

The man is accused of kidnapping a 23-year-old woman and assaulting her.

Legislation to overhaul how family violence is dealt with has been introduced.

He murdered his stepdaughter and was sentenced to life in prison. But that was not enough for 'Smiling Assassin' Stephen Roger Williams.

Real estate agents, lawyers and accounts will soon face tougher anti-money-laundering rules under a bill introduced to Parliament today.

A family violence survivor has set up a new initiative to help victims.

Labour Corrections spokesman Kelvin Davis has taken aim at the Government, saying deportees are not being adequately supported.

The Court said the killers of Moko Rangitoheriri should count themselves "fortunate" they were not jailed for life.

After travel plans were made, the wife found out her husband was planning to leave her.

Cricketer tells court alleged rape victim was looking for 'male attention'.

A date has been set for an inquest into the death of Auckland teen Christie Marceau.

Man who beat his boss to death with a hammer will serve at least 12 years in jail.

About 40 per cent of offenders sentenced to community work in Greymouth do not bother turning up, the Greymouth District Court heard last week.

A well-known Kiwi actor is to appear in court today after more sexual assault charges were laid against him.

COMMENT: Lip syncing is a core skill for people in government departments to be able to move their lips while someone else's words come out.

The lip-syncing and dancing video was one of six made be a production company for a Justice Ministry conference.

New Zealand is the equal-least corrupt country in the world, according to a global survey.

Man, 59, had no food and no bedding for two days after police forgot about him in a court holding cell.

A woman sexually abused by her stepfather has waived her right to permanent name suppression in the hope that sharing her story will help others.

The man angered by the dog triggering lights and getting into the rubbish.

Community service and $6000 fine for man who allowed puppies to die of infectious illness.

Thirty years after homosexuality was legalised in New Zealand, gay and bisexual men with historic convictions may be pardoned.

The 65-year-old victim of a horrific sex attack suffers the consequences of her ordeal every day.

Family violence doesn't take a break for the holidays - refuges and crisisline staff are already dealing with a spike in calls for help.

Alexander Masame was a violent and abusive husband and father. This Christmas he shares his story in a bid to shine a light on New Zealand's dark epidemic.

One of the keys to curing New Zealand's family violence epidemic is everyone playing their part. Here's how one woman's quick thinking saved her neighbour from another violent assault.

In May the Herald launched a campaign focusing on family violence in NZ. We are revisiting the issue with a spotlight on family harm over holiday period.

Aspiring model tells sex trial of tears and confusion after acting coach allegedly performed oral sex on her in attempt to make her 'less inhibited'.

The contest for New Zealand's next PM is shaping up as a race between an veteran politician, a lower-profile minister, and a wild card.

Wellington will get its High Court back in the new year, but only once water and earthquake damage is repaired.