Domestic Violence
Anahera will make you question everything
Liz and Peter Hunter have it all. A great marriage, successful careers, a beautiful house and two wonderful children. Until their son Harry goes missing. But all is not what you think. Anahera written… Audio
Moko's mother makes emotional plea at death inquest
Moko Rangitoheriri's mother, Nicola Dally-Paki, has pleaded for domestic violence victims to leave and never return. Audio
Moko's mother urges domestic violence victims to flee
An inquest has begun into the brutal death of Moko Rangitoheriri, who died in 2015. His mother Nicola Dally-Paki has made a plea to domestic violence victims to leave and never return. Video, Audio
'If Shakti wasn't there I would be dead'
Wellington's Shakti Ethnic Women's Refuge is currently the only Shakti refuge that doesn't receive government funding. Lynda Chanwai-Earle visits a public meeting in Wellington to hear why it needs to… Audio, Gallery
A bill by any other name
What's in a name? Submitters and MPs say it matters a lot especially when it comes to the title of a bill on family and whanau violence. Audio
Judge Eugene Hyman: Preventing domestic violence
US judge Eugene Hyman has spoken all over the world on the subject of domestic violence and its end result in the criminal and family courts. He has a special interest in domestic violence as it… Audio
Calls for a Royal Commission into the Family Court
The Backbone Collective says it's "hugely disappointing" its plea to the Justice and Courts Minister for change has also fallen on deaf ears, and it's now calling for a Royal Commission into the… Audio
A pathway to safety - protecting victims of domestic violence
When your home is unsafe and your violent partner is controlling your every move, how do you escape? Parliament is exploring a pathway. Audio
Vodafone offers family violence leave
The telecommunications company has joined other major firms in offering staff affected by family violence extra leave.
Judge dismisses Family Court criticisms
The principal Family Court judge has fired back at criticisms from a new independent group that is pushing for changes to the way courts deal with violence against women.
PNG yet to overcome sorcery mindset
Sorcery-related attacks and killings are said to be on the rise in Papua New Guinea but very few cases reach the courts. Under-resourced policing and a lack of evidence remain obstacles. Audio
Susan Faludi on gender and identity
The Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist and author talks with Kim Hill about her most recent book In the Darkroom - a memoir of her transgender father and a meditation on identity. Audio
Shakti Wellington Refuge 'struggling to cope'
Shakti Wellington opened a refuge in 2014 after the murders of two migrant women in the city due to domestic violence - Sarwan Lata Singh and Mei Fan. In 2016 it helped over 350 women, with over 200… Audio
Govt unveils domestic violence legislation
The proposed changes would create new offences of strangulation, coercion to marry and assault on a family member.
Govt defends backflip on domestic violence bill
National has changed its mind and is now backing a bill which allows for 10 days' paid leave for victims of domestic violence - for now. Audio
Govt defends domestic violence legislation u-turn
The government is defending its last-minute flip-flop to support legislation to give victims of domestic violence paid leave from work.
Domestic violence
The University of Otago's dean of law Mark Henaghan talks about whether the legal system is broken when it comes to family violence. Audio
Former Glenn Inquiry head starts domestic violence watchdog
New anti-domestic violence group expects many women to come forward with details of how the current system has failed them. Audio
Govt to toughen up domestic violence law amid criticism
The Government is set to announce tougher domestic violence laws amid mounting criticism of the justice sector's record in the field. Audio
Govt set to overhaul domestic violence laws
The Justice Minister Amy Adams has confirmed she will introduce new domestic violence legislation shortly. Audio