AucklandPredator teacher worked as Santa at three Auckland malls after vetting failureScentre Group is reviewing vetting processes after learning the man had prior convictions.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLaw expert urges Clean Slate Act review after teacher hid convictions, abused girlsA man with indecency convictions became a teacher, abusing nine pupils.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Come clean': Rich-lister's plea to wealthy family man convicted over child abuse images The real offender is being urged to 'do the right thing' and name himself.21 Aug 01:34 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTeacher jailed for abuse; Clean Slate Act hid past convictions from schoolsPolice warned man should not be alone with children a decade before he abused nine girls. 20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFitness to stand trial raised in case of woman accused of putting toddler in suitcase on busFamily members of the woman were in court to support her. 13 Aug 12:59 AM
EntertainmentDistracted by gambling: New details on TikTok star's family tragedyA camera captured a 3yo falling into a pool; the father's response time is under scrutiny.12 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand90 police from around NZ deployed to Northland after 'call for help'Police nationwide are being seconded to Northland amid a surge in violent crime.10 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Northland is often our forgotten region, now it needs our helpOPINION: There has been a spike in violent crime in Northland this year, straining police.10 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeGang boss gave kids a ride on his quad bike - it could land him back in prisonThe quad bike careened down SH1 at more than three times the recommended speed.09 Aug 07:00 AM
Crime‘Constant and continued lies’: Judge condemns mum after baby left with lifelong brain injury'You stole from him his very future. Everything ... is now and forever taken from him.'06 Aug 03:00 AM
WellingtonAssault charge laid after baby found to have multiple broken bonesThe 3-month-old had a broken arm and fractures to her upper and lower body.06 Aug 01:52 AM
New ZealandWoman accused of putting toddler in closed suitcase on bus denied bailThe 27-year-old woman has appeared in court charged with neglect.05 Aug 04:47 AM
WorldFormer Australian journo Ben McCormack charged with more than 60 child abuse material offencesHe allegedly transmitted audio files from April to November last year.04 Aug 09:41 PM
CrimeConvicted murderer found guilty of sexually violating a young girl decades onSydney Bristow was involved in a 1999 New Year's Day murder at Ōmapere Beach.04 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandFormer National MP Anthony 'Aussie' Malcolm likely sexually abused children – police reviewAllegations spanned 1992 to 2018, involving multiple male complainants.04 Aug 04:22 AM
WellingtonEx-top cop revealed as 'prominent' Kiwi facing charges of possessing child exploitation, bestiality materialFormer Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming is no longer seeking name suppression. 03 Aug 10:18 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandNational scandal: Inquest finally delivers answers on Malachi Subecz murder'He was just a very, very special kid to me' - his mum described herself as a pushover02 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Man jailed for assaulting girl went on to abuse preschoolerMichael Brendon Buck's latest victim said the hardest thing was telling her family.29 Jul 08:00 AM
WorldFlorida family accused of abusing 9 children, face $837k bondThey are accused of cruelty and harsh punishment towards 7- to 16-year-olds in their care.28 Jul 11:16 PM
New Zealand‘Isolated and sad’: Boy thrown at drawers by his caregiversA public servant lost her job after assaulting the boy while he was living with her.25 Jul 04:24 AM
New ZealandECE reliever described child exploitation material as 'grossly beautiful'Phoebe Robertson said she was 'addicted' to disgusting things.18 Jul 08:00 AM
AucklandNo ‘alarm bells’ about Malachi before his death, daycare saysThe daycare took photos of Malachi's bruising but did not alert authorities. 17 Jul 02:32 AM
Auckland'Sustained period of cruelty': Starship doctor slates child protection agency failingsAn almost identical case occurred two months after Malachi's death, the doctor said. 16 Jul 05:15 AM
Crime'Shattered her innocence': Pimp jailed for child prostitution ring ambitionsThe judge described Wiparera Paraire's offending as 'abhorrent and manipulative'.16 Jul 12:54 AM
New ZealandMalachi Subecz inquest: Cousin made 10 attempts in three days to raise alarm about carer 'My concerns were real and unfortunately they were proven to be correct.'15 Jul 01:19 AM
Herald NOWCustoms wants stronger law to seize childlike sex dolls favoured by paedophilesECPAT National Director, Eleanor Parkes weighs in on whether New Zealand's child pornography and exploitation laws are strong enough.Watch14 Jul 07:21 PM
New ZealandMan high on mushrooms crashes car into garage, with a preschooler on his lapThe garage collapsed on top of Freeman Ruhe's vehicle but the pair escaped injury.14 Jul 08:00 AM
WorldTrump defends officials amid backlash over Epstein file investigationThe President told supporters to stop attacking his administration over the Epstein files.13 Jul 03:44 AM
WorldTrump admin’s handling of Epstein probe divides officials at FBI and angers Maga baseJustice officials clash over transparency in Epstein's case amid Trump's pressure.13 Jul 02:18 AM
New Zealand'The public have a right to know': Judge denies man with cache of child abuse files anonymity'I must denounce your conduct in the strongest possible terms,' the judge told him.11 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandAspiring pilot, Massey University student accused of sharing child abuse videos from campus Marc Dmello wanted his name secret, fearing it could harm his chance of becoming a pilot. 07 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandUnmasked: The online predator who targeted NZ childrenBenjamin Woods masqueraded as an 11-year-old girl to gain the trust of his victims.Watch06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPredator who posed as a child online to target NZ girls is unmaskedHe was sentenced to six years and five months on 12 charges, including grooming children.06 Jul 05:00 PM
Wellington'Do the right thing': Police call for info after baby suffers broken bonesThe 3-month-old had a broken arm and fractures to her upper and lower body.03 Jul 12:29 AM
