Violence
Elena Casas-Montanez: Protests in France
Many Parisian tourist attractions and museums, along with shops on the Champs-Élysées are closed this weekend amidst fears of renewed violence in the French capital. Authorities have deployed… Audio
A Muslim prisoner in a forced crucifixion pose? Something worth decoding, says Sarah Sentilles
The author of Draw Your Weapons Sarah Sentilles talks to Jo Randerson at the NZ Festival Writers and Readers 2018 about depictions of violence and terror in contemporary culture. Audio
Violence hidden in plain sight for Pacific teens says UNICEF
Students in Pacific Island countries are facing violence in schools at a higher rate than the global average according to a recent survey by UNICEF. Audio
Violence in Zimbabwe as Zanu-PF wins majority
Voting has given way to deadly violence in Zimbabwe after opposition supporters clashed with armed police and soldiers over allegations the results of the Presidential election have been rigged. Three… Audio
Violence breaks out in Zimbabwe after election
Violence has broken out on the streets of the Zimbabwean capital Harare following this week's parliamentary and presidential elections - the first since long-term leader Robert Mugabe was ousted last… Audio
Patient violence at hospitals skyrockets
Nurses at Middlemore Hospital's emergency department are being issued personal emergency alarms for their safety after a spike in violent assaults on staff. Audio
Corrections responds to report slamming prison violence
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier is concerned about the level of violence within prisons, warning it is as bad as the fight clubs seen in the former Serco-run Mt Eden Corrections Facility. Judge Boshier… Audio
Prison violence levels 'alarming' - Ombudsman
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier says unannounced prison visits have revealed alarming levels of violence. He has just published a scathing report into one of the country's biggest prisons - Christchurch… Audio
Life no better for shop owners
Sunny Kaushal of the Crime Prevention group violence against shop keepers is getting out of control. Audio
Kenya postpones some voting amid violence
Kenya's presidential election re-run has been marred by isolated clashes and a boycott by the main opposition. A teenage boy was shot by police and later died in the opposition stronghold of Kisumu… Audio
Does movie violence influence kids?
Violence in movies and on TV has long been seen as a bad influence on children. To combat that we have warnings and ratings to give parents a heads up when guns or fighting is about to be shown. That… Audio
The danger of 'boys will be boys'
A visiting global expert on gender based violence, including issues around consent and rape culture, says the problem is more prevalent than statistics show or what 's reported. Professor Robert Blum… Audio
Allegations of violence at youth justice facilities
Allegations of fightclubs, bullying and assaults on youth by staff at a youth justice residence have emerged in a report by the Children's Commissioner. Sonja Cooper, a lawyer specialising in cases… Audio
Mob women say gang members raping, beating them less
Women in the Mongrel Mob say the gang culture is changing, and there are fewer instances of rape and violence towards women, with members attending leadership workshops and even holding events to… Audio
Dairy owners call for tougher laws to tackle rise in violence
Hundreds of shopkeepers marched in South Auckland yesterday calling for the Government to introduce tougher laws around what they say is a rise in violent robberies and attacks. Police say they're… Audio
Abuse in state care led to a life of violence
Albie Epere says he was stomped on and bashed the moment he arrived at a state-run boys home near Levin in 1981, which lead him into a life of violence. Video, Audio
Report slams anti-violence 'systems'
Fathers urged to discuss sexual consent with their sons on White Ribbon Day. Audio
Vanuatu MPs urged to back tougher sentences for sex crimes
A women's rights group in Vanuatu is welcoming legislation that would strengthen sentences for sexual crimes against children and women.
Yachtie awaits extradition after dramatic escape from Tonga
An American yachtie accused of beating his wife to death is now behind bars in American Samoa after a dramatic escape from Tonga. Audio
Help us deal with violent students - teachers
New guidelines to deal with violent students have been welcomed but secondary school teachers say more still needs to be done.
