Domestic Violence
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
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.
