Exclusive: 'When I woke she was gone' - her newborn girl was taken 57 years ago; finally, an apology
Maggie Wilkinson has received an historic settlement and in-person apology.
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Indigenous tell Pope of abuses at Canada residential schools
Indigenous leaders spoke of the abuse they suffered at the hands of Catholic priests.
Opinion: A former student remembers teacher and sexual abuser Pinky Green
OPINION: Much is still to be done in protecting the vulnerable and preventing predators.
Dunedin's Kavanagh College to be renamed after sexual abuse investigation
The school will become Trinity Catholic College from January 1, 2023.
Judge accepts boys' evidence of years of beatings by stepmum
The two teenage boys were "compelling witnesses", a Christchurch judge found.
Victim remains hypersensitive after suffering years of abuse
MM spent most of his life in jail after years of physical and sexual abuse in state care.
Man's secret double life as an 'abhorrent' sex offender
People thought John Huntly Watson was a good man. But he spent five years abusing a girl.
'Depraved' businessman who filmed himself raping child appeals sentence
A man jailed for raping a little girl is also continuing his name suppression fight.
Children turned into gang members by state
Paora Sweeney and Wiremu Waikari suffered appalling abuse at the hands of state carers.
Rape victim moved to act after hearing man abused another
Two victims, 20 years apart, speak out about rapist and sex abuser Robin Hermansen.
Abused Māori siblings believe they wouldn't have been treated 'like a number' if they were Pākehā
'We just needed to be treated like a child who needed love and a place to call home'.
Māori hearings: 'I was a child at the mercy of a monster'
Abuse in care: Māori hearings began on Monday with the experiences of two young men.
Nearly 50 Kiwis arrested, six children rescued in massive child sex abuse images inquiry
Inquiry uncovered "sadistic sexual abuse, rape and torture of infants and children".
Man denies murdering 3-month-old baby
Christchurch man accused of murdering a three-month-old child appears in the High Court
Judge jails Christchurch child sex offender for 'gambit of indecencies' against little girl
Christchurch businessman who raped, filmed child sentenced to a lengthy prison sentence.
Abuse survivors fear Catholic Church's power - advocate
Survivors of historical abuse live in fear of the power of the Catholic Church.
Disgraced businessman Ron Brierley released from jail early due to declining health
Ron Brierley has been released without having to serve his full original sentence.
Mother who abused daughter to death sentenced to 16 years
Olivia Grant received unnecessary surgeries and medications up until her death in 2017.
Disabled child was killed at Christchurch school - Royal Commission witness
The boy was told to "shut up" and take the medication, and allegedly died soon after.
Catholic Church says abuse cases not yet referred to police
The church reported 1680 cases of alleged abuse - with 592 individuals named.
'Deeply ashamed': NZ Catholic Church reveals scale of abuse for first time
Survivors say the reported abuse was likely a "tiny fraction" of overall abuse.
Father charged with murdering 3-month-old daughter appears in court; granted interim suppression
The baby died on January 2 - and the man was charged by police today.
Judge tells 'predator' who sexually abused his children apology '30 years too late'
Hastings man who sexually abused children in his own family for 25 years jailed.
Police investigate death of 'wee angel'
Heartbroken grandmother says baby Hope had just started to giggle.
Third alleged child abuse case marks alarming start to 2022, says advocacy group
Baby who died from critical injuries at Starship Hospital yesterday latest tragedy.
'Manipulative' woman who hid daughter's injuries behind face paint on flight jailed
Two flight attendants became suspicious and cleaned the 9-year-old girl's face paint.
'Kiwi hero': Former cop joins Thailand's fight against human trafficking
The former detective explains why the heartbreak of his role is worth it.
House of Horrors child unlikely TikTok star
One of the 13 Turpin siblings has been sharing her new life with thousands on TikTok.
'Undue risk': Paedophile cheerleading coach who worked on kids' TV show denied parole
Marinovich was denied parole due to his continuing unhealthy interest in child sex.
Josef Fritzl jailed for life
was jailed for life in 2008 for keeping his daughter in a soundproof dungeon underneath their family home for 24 years and fathering several children with her. Video / AP
Sex abuse surivor shares 'rollercoaster' journey to help others
A Chinese sex abuse survivor speaks out to shine light on offending in similar cultures
Mum's boyfriend allegedly bashes little girl 'lifeless'
Accused's family allegedly urged the girl's mum to say 'no comment' to police.
Dilworth class action group calls for the school's chairman to resign
Court records show former principal tried to keep school's name a secret.
'Callous' child sex offender, murderer apologises to victim's family after 35 years
Notorious child sex offender, killer Peter Holdem finally apologies for his worst crime.