Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says family harm statistics have increased during the lockdown. The recent stats are contradicting the number of call-outs from Women's Refuge and a South Island Men's rehab service.
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Police and gang leaders come together to reduce family harm during lockdown
New Zealand Police and gang leaders across the country have come together to mitigate family harm incidents during the level 4 lockdown by offering support within those communities.
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Wāhine in danger should "Leave the house, just go!"
Despite stern nationwide isolation guidelines, Women's Refuge CEO Dr Ang Jury is telling women in unsafe situations to "leave the house, just go!"
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Actor Hori Ahipene embraces new role as murdered gay man
From comedy in The Ring Inz to gripping drama in his bee play, Hori Ahipene has chosen a groundbreaking play for his return to the stage after 16 years.
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Grandmother's experiences of crime and pain rebuilds others
As a child, Patricia Walsh suffered from terrible abuse that led her to a life of crime. But she has since turned her life around by becoming a registered social worker and is helping others through her organisation, Toitū Mokopuna.
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White Ribbon Ride shines light on domestic violence
Domestic violence is an ongoing issue and statistics show that New Zealand has the highest rate of reported violence against women.
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‘I will support them’ to establish a women's gang – Dame Tariana Turia
Former Māori Party Leader Dame Tariana Turia was moved to tears after attending a public event called Mana Whānau held at the Waikato Headquarters of the Mongrel Mob.
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NewsPregnant Aboriginal woman's strip search and lock up 'appalling'
The arrest, strip search and lock up of a pregnant Aboriginal alleged survivor of domestic violence has Western Australian authorities appalled and the young mother in tears.
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Relief for survivors of sexual violence
The government is committing $320mil to tackle family and sexual violence, it's a move in the rights direction but much remains to be done to help Māori survivors of domestic abuse.
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NewsFormer All Black convicted of domestic violence
Carl Hayman (Ngāti Tūwharetoa), who played 45 tests for the All Blacks and two games for the Māori All Blacks, has been convicted of assaulting his wife in an incident in late 2017.
