Elderly man says he ‘didn’t know’ possessing child abuse images was illegal
Man had 68,500 images and videos on his computer and hard drives.
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Murder trial: Accused googled ‘how to wake up a baby after being choked’
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Child sex offender caught after bank alerts authorities to ‘questionable online purchases’
Registered child sex offender's online purchases alerts bank.
Child sexual abuse can double risk of problems in adulthood - NZ-based study
But 'negative childhood experiences are not a person’s destiny'.
Murder trial: Primary caregiver says she ‘blocked out’ memories of toddler’s bruises
Arapera Fia was covered in bruises when she arrived at Starship with a brain injury.
Trusted granddad raped and sexually abused young girl for two years, Crown claims
Sinister side of trusted grandfather emerged after bedtime, sexual abuse victim claims.
Oranga Tamariki care provider abuse: Man pleads not guilty
He is one of three accused of historic offending against boys.
'I have to say what I know': Caregiver threatened to report lover's confession after toddler's violent death
The woman, who was Arapera Fia's primary caregiver, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
Letters: NZ must do 'whatever it takes' to end child abuse
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Jurors listen to secretly recorded calls of murder accused sobbing after toddler's death
Two-year-old Arapera Fia arrived at hospital covered in bruises and with a brain injury.
Jurors weep as prosecutors play murder accused's deleted video of 2yo days before death
Arapera Fia, 2, showed up at hospital covered in bruises and a fatal brain bleed.
US couple who fled to Auckland jailed after death of son
Their adopted 7-year-old son died after a long period of neglect.
Witnesses describe last days of 2yo girl's life before fatal beating
Tyson Brown is accused of having caused toddler Arapera Fia's fatal head injury.
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Coroner rules on violent death of Auckland toddler
Coroner will not hold inquest into the child abuse-related manslaughter.
Sickening footage: Mum watches on as baby forced to vape
Aussie mum hits back after video showed baby forced to suck on vape.
Intellectually disabled man's child porn conviction quashed
A prior judge compared a conviction to 'branding' or 'cutting off ears'.
Kiwi mum who allegedly beat toddler to death seriously assaulted in prison
Ellen Craig was extradited back to Australia last year to face charges for murder.
US prosecutors seek 25 more years' jail for R Kelly
Singer already serving 30 years for child porn and enticement in a New York case.
Woman confronts man who sexually abused her as a child
He told her it was their "little secret" and would often buy her McDonalds aftward.
Indian police arrest over 2000 men for illegal child marriages
They include more than 50 Hindu priests Muslim clerics for allegedly performing marriages.
Gary Glitter freed after serving half of sex abuse sentence
Ex pop star served half his 16-year sentence for sexual abuse of 3 girls in the 1970s.
Woman avoids prison after having sex with son’s underage friend
The boy was just half her age when the two-month long offending began.
Focus: Marokopa mystery - A year on from disappearance of Tom Phillips and three kids
A private investigator reveals how Tom Phillips and his three children Jayda, Maverick and Ember could have remained hidden for over a year. Video / NZ Herald
Devil’s advocate: The trials and tribulations of NZ’s greatest living defence lawyer
Nigel Hampton KC opens up on career’s highs and lows after 100-plus murder trials.
'Toxic nightmare': Cardinal Pell's views on Pope's rule revealed
Secret memo, article show view of late cleric whose child sex convictions were overturned.
'Hellhole, worse than prison': Kiwis should be ashamed of depraved treatment of disabled people, IHC worker says
Survivors described kids being raped and dehumanisation akin to concentration camps.
Pope honours divisive Australian Cardinal George Pell
Pell, whose child sex convictions were overturned, died yesterday.
Cardinal George Pell dead at 81 after hip surgery complications
Pell returned to Vatican in 2020, after being acquitted of child sexual abuse convictions.
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'Child’s voice' should have been heard by OT before his brutal beating
OT conducted two home visits and drew up a safety plan before 63 injuries were inflicted.
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