Jan Logie
NGO pulls out of family violence pilot over safety concerns
A women's refuge group which was a key part of a family violence pilot has walked away from signing a new contract because of concerns for its staff. The Integrated Safety Response pilot or ISR pilot… Audio
Holding yourself to account
The Leader of the House outlines what MPs will get up to this week including the first reading of the Prime Minister's Child Poverty Reduction Bill. Audio
Solo mums who don't name father won't face benefit cuts
Solo mothers on a benefit who don't name the father of their child won't have their welfare payments cut under the Labour-led Government. The Social Development Minister, Carmel Sepuloni, has… Audio
Government U-turns on refuge funding
Two months ago Voices reported that Shakti Ethnic Women’s Refuge in Wellington had been declined government funding and would have to close. Now on the eve of the election the government has changed… Audio
When Marriage is Slavery
Not all weddings are free or fair, and a new law seeks to make the forced marriage of minors more difficult by removing parental consent as a back-door. Audio
Little choice, little option - forced adoption in New Zealand
The Ministry for Vulnerable Children says women who were forced to adopt out their children had "very little choice" but the state is not responsible. 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
Two major blows to government data-sharing plan
The Government's data-sharing plan has suffered a second blow with the Privacy Commissioner rejecting a plan to force community groups to hand over clients' private details if they want state funding.
…Maori Party say Government's decision on whanau a win
The Government has decided to take another look at the role of the wider family in new child safety laws.
The Social Development Minister, Anne Tolley, has admitted the wording around priorities… Audio
Helping the dying, the deaf, and the abused
Parliament hears from submitters on assisted dying, and captions for broadcast media and a bill that will help victims of abuse makes progress. Audio
Victims' protection and a budget precursor
A bill giving victims of abuse paid leave from work has its first reading in the House and the Government foreshadows its budget. Audio
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
Domestic violence leave bill "will save lives"
Anti-violence campaigners are calling on the government to give victims of domestic violence paid leave to help them deal with their situation. Audio
Sri Lanka prime minister visits New Zealand
John Key is being urged to make strong statements about human rights when he meets the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka tomorrow morning. Audio
Almost 700 youth held in police cells in five years
In the last five years, almost 700 children and young people brought to the attention of Child Youth and Family have been placed in a police cell because there's been no bed for them in alternative… Audio
Saving lives - a sister speaks out
Lynda Chanwai-Earle brings us an exclusive story when she hears from a young woman speaking out for the first time after losing her mother and younger sister to domestic violence - Rida Noor is the… Audio, Gallery
Greens on toughening terror laws
The Prime Minister has revealed that the terrorist threat level has been raised from very low to low. Audio
Should politicians stay out of immigration?
Philippa Tolley explores whether more distance is needed between politicians and some immigration decisions Audio
Greens call PM disrespectful over Malaysian diplomat scandal
The Green Party says the Prime Minister is being disrespectful by refusing to apologise to the woman at the centre of the Malaysian diplomat scandal. Audio