Domestic Violence
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
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…
AudioPolitical 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
Police film domestic violence statements
Police officers have used phones to record the accounts of women reporting domestic violence straight after an attack.
Govt's overhaul of family violence laws revealed
The government has unveiled a raft of laws to tackle family violence, in an effort to reduce the number of violent incidents by 2300 each year. Audio
Will police, courts effectively enforce family violence laws?
A South Auckland barrister is welcoming new laws to tackle domestic violence. But she says the effectiveness of the government's new approach will depend on how it is enforced by the police and the… Audio
Amy Adams backs effectiveness of family violence package
The Government hopes changes to protection orders and the creation of new offences will result in two thousand three hundred fewer domestic violent incidents each year. Audio
How to move beyond family violence
Perpetrators and victims of family violence share their stories with John Campbell, and tell him how they hope for something better for themselves and their children. Audio
Search is on for solutions to gendered violence
Pacific men and women working on the front-line to end violence against women are looking at more proactive approaches to their work.
Tongan centre to provide women with 'safe place'
A new drop in centre for young women in Tonga is hoping to reduce domestic violence by providing a safe space to come and discuss issues they are facing.
Emergency housing fund for abusive family members
Short-term emergency housing for abusive family members, designed to get them away from their victims, will be funded by the government.
Nurses say Children's Teams under-resourced
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation says the new Children's Teams intended to help at risk kids are suffering critical shortage of funding. In Waikato it says funding was provided for one full time… Audio
