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Teenage boy repeatedly punches octopus in violent attack
A youth was filmed and egged on while he violently attacked an octopus on a Bay of Plenty beach.
'Miracle': Child abuse prevention programme expands after funding boost
The Wright Family Foundation will fund Tautoko Mai for the next three years.
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.
Man beat stepchildren with poles, cords, broomsticks and kitchenware when in bad mood
Child's bruise at school leads to Kaikohe man's arrest for serious family violence.
Opinion: Abuse survivors know how redress should work – will the Govt finally listen?
OPINION: Survivors of abuse in care are owed substantial redress for their injuries.
'I felt sick': The harrowing content TikTok posts to 13yo girls revealed
Nadia Maxwell set up a page for a 13yo on TikTok and was shocked at the suggested content.
'Unmasking monsters': Meet the Customs team intercepting child sex abuse material
New documentary goes inside the elite Customs team investigating child sex material in NZ.
Lord of the Rings actor jailed for sexually abusing Auckland girl
He was also added to the child sex offender register.
Minister announces unit to investigate harm against children in care
It follows a slew of complaints about Oranga Tamariki.