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.
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ActionStation report long overdue for one victim
"I came into the Women's Refuge with two black eyes, a broken nose." The lack of support for Māori victims of sexual violence following an initial attack has been highlighted in a new report released by ActionStation today.
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West Auckland residents on edge after reports of gunshot
One resident says a man and woman were arguing at a property in Glen Eden and there was a gun involved.
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NewsNew law change for domestic violence survivors
Victims will be able to get support from their employers without worrying about losing their jobs. It comes after research has shown NZ to have the highest rate of violence towards women in the developed world.
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More support needed for victims of violent crime
The victims of violent and heinous crimes have responded in the latest government survey on the criminal justice system, most of whom have said more often than not, the justice system is failing to provide sufficient support for them and their families.
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PREMIERE: NRG Rising puts spotlight on impact of domestic abuse
NZ female reggae band, NRG Rising is shining the spotlight on issues of domestic violence. The band says their song I Cry talks about their personal experiences around domestic violence and depression.
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Stretched services call for more funding
Auckland Women’s Refuge are calling for more government funding to ensure they can adequately assist the thousands affected by family violence. Advocacy Supporter Megan Grace says Christmas is the busiest time of the year for Women’s Refuges and resources are stretched.
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Colonisation trauma linked to family violence- Report
A new report by the prime minister's chief science advisor says it is possible to prevent and end family violence in New Zealand. The report, titled Every 4 Minutes, acknowledges the link between the trauma of colonisation and prejudice to the high rates of family violence and incarceration among Māori.
