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‘Helpless’ mum told toddler must continue visits with dad after sex abuse claim
The child has twice claimed her father has touched her inappropriately on the visits.
Paedophile doctor says he is both ‘good surgeon’ and ‘pervert’
'My paedophile activity was one thing and my professional activity was another.'
New twist in Nia Glassie case: ‘I told yous from the start I was innocent’
Second Curtis brother convicted of 3yo's murder makes first Parole Board appearance.
‘Her life had just begun’: Distraught family address toddler’s killer as she is jailed
The young woman became resentful over having to care for the 2-year-old.
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.
No parole hearing for man who sexually violated, killed stepdaughter
Sahara Baker-Koro was killed in 2010 by her mother's boyfriend Kerry Charles Ratana.
Sasha Borissenko: Should the Law Society president have been reinstated?
OPINION: There is a right to natural justice but there is also public perception.
Man accused of smothering child with a pillow after body taken to police
The murder accused took the child's body to Manukau Police Station last month.
‘Serious addiction to disgusting things’: Preschool teacher tells police
The 22-year-old woman was arrested after an FBI sting in the US.
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.
'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.