Domestic Violence
Overhaul of domestic violence laws on the way
The Justice Minister is expected to unveil sweeping changes to the country's domestic violence laws in the next few weeks.
Govt set to overhaul domestic violence laws
The Justice Minister Amy Adams has confirmed she will introduce new domestic violence legislation shortly. Audio
The Backbone Collective: violence against women
Deborah Mackenzie , Tania Domett and Ruth Herbert are the co- founders of 'Backbone' - a national collective that aims to help identify the gaps in helping women escape violence and abuse. They join… Audio
Father jailed for 4 years for two-year-old daughter's killing
A Hawera man has been sentenced to more than four years in jail for killing his two year old daughter - who experienced what's been described as "true horror" in the last minutes of her life. Audio
Govt urged to support domestic violence bill
A bill that would give domestic violence victims 10 days of paid leave to help them attend court hearings and meet with lawyers will have its first reading this week.
Commissioned: Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner Jackie Blue
New Zealand dines out on the fact that it was the first country to give women the vote back in 1893. Why haven't we built on this legacy? Audio
Brazil NYE party shooting leaves 12 dead
A gunman stormed a house party and killed 11 people, including his former wife and son, before shooting himself in the head during a New Year's party in Brazil.
Tonga domestic violence calls double over Christmas
Reports of domestic violence incidents in Tonga have nearly doubled over Christmas according to the Director of the Tonga Women and Children's Crisis Centre.
Samoa PM announces violence inquiry commissioners
Samoa's prime minister has launched a Commission of Inquiry into domestic violence in Samoa.
Domestic violence victims employment bill drawn from ballot
A member's bill giving employment protection to victims of domestic violence has been drawn from the ballot today.
Domestic violence alarms deterring offenders
Special alarms alerted police 25 times in the last year that offenders were trying to break into their victims' homes.
TV show sorry for advising women how to cover up abuse
A Moroccan TV channel has apologised after broadcasting a show advising women how to hide signs of domestic violence using make-up.
Solomons' businesses asked to heed violence message
Solomon Islands business operators are being encouraged to see the benefits of encouraging an awareness of the impact of domestic violence in their workplaces.
Women terrified of meth-fuelled domestic violence
Methamphetamine-fuelled violence is causing a spike in the number of women seeking refuge from their partners in the upper North Island. Audio
Domestic violence survivor waits 2 yrs for police decision
Nearly two years ago, Ulanda Titford complained about the way police handled her ex-partner's repeated protection order breaches. She is still waiting for an answer.
Fiji police workshops having positive impact
A series of domestic violence workshops for Fiji police are starting to have a positive effect says the Fiji Women's Crisis Centre. Audio
NZ anti-domestic violence programme up for international award
Canterbury's anti-domestic violence programme, ReachOut, is up for international award Audio
Equal pay? Not for women of colour
According to Statistics NZ, women from our Pasifika communities earn the least in our country, on average only 67% of what a Pakeha male might earn. Gender inequity is a global issue but how does it… Audio, Gallery
Political commentators Stephen Mills and Matthew Hooton
Political discourse on the Kermadec sanctuary issue, the Government's domestic violence policy, Auckland transport alignment and Andrew Little challenging the TVNZ political poll. Audio
Family Court lawyer shortage 'critical'
The Law Society says the number of family court lawyers have dropped below a critical mass. That means in some regions of New Zealand there aren't enough lawyers willing to take on things like filing… Audio