New ZealandPolice chose not to charge teacher with child exploitation material on his school laptopTribunal says teacher's claim of lack of interest in pornography 'unbelievable'.10 Jul 12:41 AM
New Zealand'It caused his death': Man abused in care at Marylands School dies before justice servedThe man contracted a fatal disease as a result of horrific child sexual abuse.08 Jul 08:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Set up to fail': The $200b cost of abuse in state careAbuse in care costs an estimated $857,000 over each individual survivor’s lifetime.07 Jul 06:25 PM
New ZealandMan collected 1.2m child exploitation images over 20 years'They were real victims and their suffering was recorded for the world to see.'05 Jul 03:21 AM
New Zealand'Inadequate, flawed' safety and protection before injured toddler killed by fatherCoroner criticises child welfare agency for 'flawed' abuse response.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBaby Mustafa Ali death: Man to fight murder chargeA trial date has set in the High Court at Hamilton for February 2026.01 Jul 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Oranga Tamariki boss must have missed memo on handling leaks and staff moraleOPINION: Chappie Te Kani slams staff leaks as his organisation lets hundreds go.01 Jul 05:05 PM
WorldMan jailed for life after 6yo son weighing 8kg starved to deathAnthony Jose Martinez was sentenced to life in prison on a first-degree murder conviction.30 Jun 04:51 AM
EntertainmentParis Hilton's heartbreaking testimony'I was violently restrained and dragged down hallways,' she tells US Congress hearing.28 Jun 12:39 AM
New ZealandHipkins responds to claim from Dickason’s parents MIQ impacted her mental state before murdersThe 41-year-old has been sentenced to 18 years in Hillmorton Hospital.26 Jun 02:41 AM
New ZealandParole for mum who used 5-year-old as ‘sexual plaything’ after 4 years in prisonThe woman will be released having served three years and 11 months behind bars.24 Jun 03:20 AM
New Zealand'Oh no, she's gone': Kiwi mum's first words after beating toddler to death at cultEllen Craig has admitted killing her 2-year-old with a piece of plastic pipe.22 Jun 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Incompetence': Brian Tamaki slates police after Destiny Church follower charged with abuseThe accused man is facing six charges of indecent assault against two teenage victims.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Now he's gone': Mother of baby Mustafa breaks silence over son's tragic death'I love and miss you so much my boy.'13 Jun 08:12 AM
New ZealandBaby Mustafa farewelled as homicide investigation continuesThe 10-month-old died on Saturday.13 Jun 01:00 AM
New Zealand'She knew what she was doing:' Woman sent injured child overseas to avoid police probeThe 35-year-old was accused of assaulting the girl who turned up at school with injuries.12 Jun 07:11 AM
New Zealand'Monster hiding in plain sight': Man jailed for sexually abusing girls after meeting mum on TinderThe man subjected the little girls to 'monstrous' sexual abuse after meeting their mum.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore violence, weapons, injuries: Family violence increases in cost of living crisisTough economic times linked to increase in 'severe' family violence.09 Jun 08:19 PM
New ZealandHomicide investigation launched after 10-month-old baby dies'We believe these injuries were not accidental.'09 Jun 08:27 AM
CrimeHow child rapist spent 25 years on the run after vanishing from NZLima Aleni's behaviour during his decades at large helped bolster the prosecution's case.09 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandDestiny Church disciple charged with historical sexual assaults involving teenagersThe accused man is due to appear in Manukau District Court next week.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Right a historic wrong’: Old school site of child sex abuse renamedDozens of boys were abused at Marylands School in Christchurch over decades.06 Jun 01:50 AM
Crime'False prophet': State caregiver created cult, twisted doomsday religious doctrine to molest boyHe was charged in 2022 with exploiting his positon of trust over 15 years earlier.02 Jun 12:00 AM
Crime'Say goodbye to each other': Dad allegedly threatened sons after Aramoana massacreThe man is facing 38 historical charges of abuse on his children.01 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandTamaki addresses sexual abuse allegations involving banned disciple'I had nothing to do with this alleged offender, I don’t even know him' - Brian Tamaki.27 May 12:26 AM
New ZealandDestiny Church disciple stood down amid sex abuse claims, police probePolice have launched an investigation into the 'historical sexual assault allegations'.26 May 08:44 AM
OpinionKaren Chhour: I am not a puppet or a sellout to MāoriOPINION: Section 7AA has had unintended consequences for our tamariki.23 May 06:15 PM
CrimeMum's grim texts foreshadow violence prior to infant's death: 'Not safe with me''I’m about to show my anger with the kids crying and it’s not gonna be pretty.'22 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandUS tip-off leads to Christchurch man's arrest for allegedly owning child sex materialCustoms raided the man's home this morning - he was allegedly uncooperative.22 May 04:06 AM
CrimeMum admits fatal assault on baby boy days before murder trial was set to startThe identities of the defendant and the victim remain secret.21 May 11:34 PM
WorldChild allegedly found in a locked 'cage’ on Australian work siteIt is alleged the child was about two years old.21 May 06:46 AM
New ZealandMan accused of abusing five cousinsA man's facing 27 charges related to the sexual abuse of 5 cousins.20 May 08:00 AM
CrimeAuckland man who beat his baby girl to death can finally be namedBaby Falute's father has kept his identity secret until now, despite lengthy prison term.15 May 03:45 AM
New ZealandWomen's Refuge 'stunned' at 'startling' number of women at risk of death - how you can really helpStudy reveals invisible family violence, many NZ women at risk of death by abuser.13 May 05:00 PM
