New ZealandJehovah’s Witness church spends three years fighting scrutiny of Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in CareAn RNZ investigation revealed many instances where church elders were alone with children.04 Sep 04:30 AM
WorldDaughter of YouTuber breaks silence amid child abuse charges, calls for helpShari Franke's crowdsourcing effort brought several disturbing clips to the forefront.03 Sep 06:34 AM
New Zealand‘You destroyed my children’s lives’: Man filmed himself sexually violating kidsOne of the victims has gone from being a happy boy to being violent and depressed.01 Sep 04:38 AM
New ZealandSentencing date set for Timaru murder mum Lauren DickasonShe admitted smothering Liané, 6, and 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla.31 Aug 09:32 PM
CrimeGrandmother cleared of hockey stick assaults on estranged grandchildrenWhile acquitted on the most serious charges, she was guilty of hitting them with spoons.31 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandGloriavale man says he indecently assaulted girls to 'boost their confidence'The beatings would often be followed by a lecture by the man.30 Aug 04:46 AM
CrimeMan jailed for 'extreme' child exploitation material following Customs investigationHe also had a recording of the Christchurch Mosque Attack livestream.29 Aug 02:03 AM
Crime'You corrupted my innocence': Ex-Dilworth housemaster sentenced third time for student sex abuseHe was already serving three years and seven months for abusing five students.28 Aug 02:44 AM
New Zealand‘Heartless and cruel’: Gisborne boy subjected to years of abuse by ‘caregiver’Police only became aware of the abuse when the boy ran away last October.28 Aug 12:27 AM
Crime'She trusted us, we couldn’t keep her safe': Caregivers walk away after losing faith in the systemThe little girl they were looking after had been abused by her previous caregiver.27 Aug 12:58 AM
New Zealand'I wanted to kill you': Victim lashes out at her rapist"You became a thief of the worst imaginable kind."24 Aug 04:00 AM
CrimeWoman accused of hitting her grandchildren with hockey stickGrandmother lined up grandchildren for a smack or slap to discipline them, she says.23 Aug 07:00 AM
CrimeOffender took up-skirt videos in shops, police find child porn on computerGaurav Jeevan Rauniyar targeted three women, and had child porn on his computer.19 Aug 01:34 AM
EntertainmentMichael Jackson sex abuse lawsuits revived by appeals courtLawsuits of Wade Robson and James Safechuck should not have been dismissed, panel finds.19 Aug 01:27 AM
New ZealandThe biggest stories of the week: Dickason conviction, recycling fraud claims and Waiwera's demisePlus, what is going on at Hawke's Bay's radiology department?18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Auckland high school deputy principal jailed for child abuse imagesLawrence Peter Stephens pleaded guilty to 5 charges covering possession of 218 images.18 Aug 04:03 AM
New ZealandWhat happens to Lauren Dickason now?Justice Cameron Mander told the jury Dickason’s future was now up to him.16 Aug 07:30 AM
New ZealandJury finds mother guilty of murdering three childrenIs killer mum guilty of murder, infanticide - or will insanity defence be accepted?16 Aug 04:57 AM
New ZealandLauren Dickason trial: Deliberations moving to third day as jury head homeIs killer mum guilty of murder, infanticide - or will insanity defence be accepted?15 Aug 04:47 AM
New Zealand'Extreme': Man jailed for having 143 child abuse porn videosCustoms caught the man and said the 'impact of this abuse can be devastating'.15 Aug 04:21 AM
New ZealandMurder, infanticide or insanity - jury retires in trial of killer mum Lauren DickasonIs killer mum guilty of murder, infanticide - or will insanity defence be accepted?14 Aug 02:51 AM
New ZealandMurder. Infanticide. Insanity. Jury to make call on triple murder-accused Lauren Dickason's fate next weekCrown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLauren Dickason's lawyer: Case is 'the very kind the law of infanticide was designed for'A Crown expert says there is no basis for an infanticide defence.11 Aug 05:39 AM
New ZealandLauren Dickason trial: Crown tells jury ‘you will be sure’ this is a case of murderProsecutor Andrew McRae has given his closing address to the jury.11 Aug 01:20 AM
New ZealandFinal witness finishes evidence for Lauren Dickason trialCrown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.10 Aug 03:58 AM
New Zealand'Absolute horror': Mum's pain after teen becomes victim of sexual offender on SnapchatHe lied to hook up with a teen. A judge has a message for men like him.10 Aug 02:32 AM
RoyalsDeputy head of George and Charlotte's primary school jailed for 12 yearsThe offending reportedly did not occur while he worked at the prestigious school.10 Aug 02:03 AM
New Zealand'My world was falling apart': Lauren Dickason gives most detailed account of killing childrenCrown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.09 Aug 04:41 AM
New ZealandLauren Dickason at 'increased risk of deterioration' in weeks leading up to alleged triple murder - expertCrown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.08 Aug 11:19 PM
New ZealandMum should've been hospitalised for 'severe' depression - expertCrown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.08 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandCrown psych expert remains firm: Killer mum ‘undoubtedly significantly depressed’ but not insaneThe trial continues.07 Aug 04:42 AM
WorldLouisiana couple in custody after infant found dead in bedThe pair were arrested and both now face second-degree murder charges.06 Aug 03:14 AM
New ZealandLauren Dickason trial: What the jury heard in third week of high-profile murder caseRecap of what jury have heard so far as defence opens its case in Lauren Dickason trial.06 Aug 01:24 AM
CrimePrison for school principal who sexually abused studentA jury found the former educator guilty of child molestation in December.04 Aug 12:33 AM
