Domestic Violence
The Maori domestic violence toll
It's World Suicide Prevention Day and Women's Refuge has highlighted the connection between domestic abuse and suicide. The chief executive Ang Jury fleshes out the details among Maori and other… Audio
The Panel with Ella Henry and Sam Johnson (Part 1)
The Panelists views on te reo Maori. The value of it, the beauty of it, the survival of it, the relevance of it. Constitutional law expert Andrew Geddis covers a few political topics with the… Audio
Teenage twins take stage against domestic violence
After witnessing horrific domestic violence as children, Tanemahuta and Teakaraupo Pakeha-Heke started singing. The 13-year-olds are up for an award at the Canterbury Youth Awards tonight in… Video, Audio
Prominent legal expert says Family Court needs reform
Calls for reform of the family court system and the need for more resources are being backed by a prominent international expert on legal issues related to children and families in the justice system… Audio
Sport: Plan to use rugby to help prevent violence against women
A life-skills programme being piloted in Fiji, "Get Into Rugby PLUS", plans to use rugby to help prevent violence against women and promote gender equality in the Pacific. Audio
Jan Logie delighted Domestic Violence bill now law
Green Party MP Jan Logie's Domestic Violence Victims' Protection Bill has been passed into law at Parliament tonight. The bill gives domestic violence victims up to ten days leave off work to deal… Audio
Bonus BANG! MeToo, masculinity and domestic violence
A previous episode of BANG! left a few loose ends so Melody Thomas pulls together a panel for a discussion of tricky topics. Audio
Domestic victims protection a step forward
Jan Logie's Member's Bill offering help to victims of domestic violence took another step in Parliament this week, but it has lost some support along the way. Audio
Domestic victims protection a step forward
Jan Logie's Member's Bill offering help to victims of domestic violence took another step in Parliament this week, but it has lost some support along the way.
AudioInsight: Policing Domestic Violence - A New Direction
Anusha Bradley takes a look at a new approach to policing family violence. Audio
National does u-turn on support for domestic violence bill
National has withdrawn support for a bill which would require employers to give domestic violence victims 10 days leave because of the impact it could have on small to medium businesses. Audio
Marshallese women seek court help to curb domestic violence
The Marshall Islands is on track to see a record number of women seeking court intervention in domestic violence cases. Audio
Domestic violence programme tackles few cases
A police-led programme to tackle domestic violence has drawn up thousands of safety plans for at-risk families but appears to be actually helping in only a very small number of cases.
The Indian women paying for a NZ education with their freedom
Indian families are marrying their drug-addicted sons to young women and then paying for the women's study in New Zealand as a pathway to residency for their sons. Fearing for her life, one woman… Audio
The Indian women paying for a NZ education with their freedom
Indian families are marrying their drug-addicted sons to young women and then paying for the women's study in New Zealand as a pathway to residency for their sons. Fearing for her life, one woman…
AudioFree legal service for domestic violence victims in Tonga
Tonga is the first country in the Pacific to open a Family Protection Legal Aid centre specifically to help people going through domestic violence. Audio
Women's Refuge shocked by response to survey
Women's Refuge has had a 'frightening' response to its online survey about links between suicide or self harm and domestic violence.
Domestic violence still a big concern in Cook Islands
The number of reported domestic violence cases in Cook Islands over the last two years has decreased, but it's still considered high. Audio
Gandhi Nivas: keeping South Asian families safe
'Don't take the women and children out of the home – put the man in a safe place instead', is the philosophy of Gandhi Nivas – a family violence facility in Otahuhu. Audio
Gandhi Nivas: keeping South Asian families safe
'Don't take the women and children out of the home – put the man in a safe place instead', is the philosophy of Gandhi Nivas – a family violence facility in Otahuhu.
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