Tears in court as witnesses recount day baby Chance was fatally injured
The 10-month-old had just opened his first Christmas present ever.
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Steve Braunias: Here we go again, another trial for the killing of a child
Another young man in the dock, another entry into the long catalogue of infanticide in NZ.
Suspended Oranga Tamariki staff still paid two years after child facility closed
Child protection agency closed 10-bed Te Oranga care and protection house in June 2021.
'I just lost it': Trial begins for Auckland man accused of murdering baby nephew
Ten-month-old Chance died in Birkdale, North Shore in December 2021.
Couple convicted of indecent acts and supplying drug to teen
The pair are due to be sentenced next month in Auckland.
'Breach of trust': OT staffers accused of 'inappropriate sexual behaviour' at youth residences
Two staff members stood down following serious allegations.
'You do not have power over me any more': Wahine toa praised for confronting abuser
"I have a bright future and there is so much hope for me," survivor tells court.
Couple on trial for alleged indecent acts, giving drug to teen
'It’s just sex, sex doesn’t mean anything,' couple are alleged to have said.
Auckland child molestation case: Former teacher pleads guilty to nearly 200 counts
The accusations from multiple victims date from January 2018 to November 2021.
Why was a 'con-man' with child abuse convictions allowed to practise law?
From con-man to Elvis impersonator, inmate to lawyer, Alwyn O'Connor has worn many hats.
'Kids lived in fear': Mum's years-long abuse of children with cords, spoons and fists
The children had black eyes and sores.
'Sense of entitlement': Man sexually abused young girl for years
The man stood in the dock, sighing as the judge outlined his offending.
Pensioner guilty of child exploitation loses fight to keep name secret
Suppression ends for man in "state of dissonance" over his offending.
Girl abused by Oranga Tamariki caregiver told classmates what was happening
The man was found guilty on all eight charges.
Parole board denies child rapist's appeal for release: safety plan 'casually dismissive'
Auckland child rapist delivers 'sketchy' release proposal to Parole Board - stays in jail
'Worst of their kind’: Former surgeon caught with NZ's biggest collection of child sex images
The sentencing brought the judge and others in court to tears.
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Elderly man accused of groping girls when they were children
Two women have come forward to claim a man groped them in a van when they were children.
Police warning after Ruakākā homicide accused named on social media
A woman has been charged after two pre-school children were killed in Ruakākā last Monday.
'Monstrous' - Wellington man filmed child in shower for chatroom users jailed
Nigel Adams admitted what he'd done and told police it was "disgusting and illegal".
Man alleged to have locked child in cupboard, forced her to eat vomit denied appeal
He will remain in prison after his attempts to appeal his conviction failed.
'You stole my life': How woman survived decades of stepdad's sexual abuse
Jodie Nicoll has had automatic name suppression lifted so she can tell her story.
'Vile': Parents sexually and physically abused their children
The father injected the girl with drugs, stating it was a "trust exercise".
'Child exploitation of the grossest kind': Man shared sex abuse images
Man who argued he was not aroused by online child abuse images now on home detention.
Mother who beat child, hid injuries under face paint on Air NZ flight fails to reduce jail sentence
Jailed woman tried to hide child's injuries under face paint on Air NZ flight.
Dad focused on drugs instead of protecting his daughters from repeated physical abuse
Both girls had numerous broken bones, some of which were healing.
Opinion: Why NZ law should require everyone to report known or suspected child sexual abuse
OPINION: The present system does not always result in robust child safety practices.
'Sitting duck': Chaplain at top Auckland school reinstated after child sex abuse case dropped
The accuser is a convicted criminal serving more than 10 years in jail on drugs charges.
Watch: School bus driver slams brakes on to teach kids a lesson
The driver faces 30 charges over the incident.
Devastating reason 80s child star disappeared from screens
She had her life tragically cut short at the hands of her own father.
In custody: Man accused of seriously injuring baby who suffered nine fractures
Police allege the offending occurred over three months.
'Significant concerns': Wesley College breaks silence over statutory manager
School warned of duty of care to keep students “physically and emotionally safe".
Paedophile whose mum is linked to infamous South African child killings loses appeal on Auckland charges
Abraham Haarhoff is serving a 13-year sentence for the rape of a child in Auckland.
Teen sex abuser back in community - Corrections bid for intense monitoring revealed
Sex offender admits abusing cousin after judge acquitted him following trial.