Further support for abuse victims during the lockdown

Women's Refuge is adding a new web chat function to its shielded site - allowing victims to ask for help, without it showing in their browser history.

It can be added to company websites, and it's being used by The Warehouse, Countdown and the Ministry of Social Development.

Women's Refuge chief executive Ang Jury says the service protects those asking for help.

She says having as many contact channels open as possible for women during the lockdown is paramount.