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Auckland sex offender appeals convictions after sex with 13-year-old
He was convicted of three charges related to having sex with a minor.
Kiwi man’s retreat into dark web and vile images revealed by FBI-led probe
The 29-year-old paid to access a marketplace where hackers sold stolen identities.
'New epidemic': AI-generated child sex abuse pics found in NZ
Customs warns it is taking action and has several cases before the courts.
Victim ‘horrified’ as court removes abuser from sex offender register
After a 16-year battle for justice, the victim regrets going to authorities.
'I felt like I failed her': Father haunted by preschool daughter's abuse
Judge Marshall said the offending was too serious for anything other than jail.
Nia Glassie's murderer: 'Still using drugs, still being violent'
Michael Curtis has served more than 17 years for the murder of Nia Glassie.
'Every parent’s biggest fear': US dad kills 'monster' found with his young daughter
'This monster ... just appeared in a place where our child should have been safe.'
'Black mark on our country': Two children allegedly murdered in tragic start to 2025
'We’ve got to do something to turn it around. It’s just not good enough.'
Why Four Square is finally apologising to Kiwi feminist after 55 years
Joss Shawyer resisted forced adoption and supported other single mothers to do the same
Police investigating report of 'suspicious approach' to youth in Chch
The man allegedly tried to get the youth into his vehicle this afternoon.
2024's high-profile court stories: Gangs, illegal prostitution and an infamous murder
We look back on serious court cases and a parole hearing with a twist.
Dame Lydia Ko and honours for former All Blacks coaches and My Food Bag founders
Champion golfer among six new dames and knights.
Call for mandatory child protection training for teachers
Teachers are in prime position to notice signs of child abuse.
'Snitches get stitches': Family want answers after child sex offender's 'unexplained' prison death
The family say they found unusual marks on the inmate's body.
'She panicked': Mum feared OT uplift after brothers' brutal fight over Lego
The children needed medical assistance but the parents failed to take them.
Dilworth Trust Board to apologise for decades of horrific child abuse at school
The board will acknowledge the impact of abuse on survivors.
'The kids won't shut up': Court cuts sentence for mum who killed infant, condemns absent dad
'The kids won't be safe,' she had previously warned her ex-partner.
'Not a day I don’t think about it': Mixed response to Lake Alice redress package
Minister Erica Stanford acknowledges the scheme won't meet everyone's expectations.
NZ Herald Live: Historical abuse in state care Lead Coordination Minister announcement
Announcement from the Lead Coordination Minister for the Government’s Response to the report into historical abuse in state care.
Trainer kicks horse in genitals - avoids conviction, name suppressed
The judge wants further information before convicting him on child assault charges.
‘Just lost it’: Court docs outline why a convicted baby killer decided to murder again
Donovan Duff's name and criminal history had been kept secret until today.
'The abuse of that monster': Court hears rage as paedophile's victims demand justice
Hunt faces preventative detention; court hears of decades-long pattern of abuse.
Stranger danger alert: Schoolboy approached by couple in white van with tinted windows
Police want to find the 'suspicious' couple, ask Marlborough residents for help.
Shane Te Pou: Sorry Solicitor-General, an empty apology for abuse in care isn't enough
OPINION: The Solicitor-General used disgraceful tactics against our people.
'Word of God': Destiny Church parents demand answers over 5-year abuse by youth leader
Victims' families believe Destiny Church failed to protect vulnerable boys.
'I'll take the blame': Destiny Church youth leader admits to hundreds of sexual abuses
The disciple abused the victims over five years at a house he shared with his mother.
Mother hid daughter in drawer until she was almost 3, court told
Woman jailed for seven years for cruelty to daughter who did not even know her own name.