New Zealand'No answers': Police stumped by toddler's death in state carePolice have no idea how Deajay Parkinson-Batt died while in Oranga Tamariki care.11 Apr 05:00 PM
VideoIdaho Child-killer Joseph Edward Duncan sentencedJoseph Edward Duncan of Fargo, North Dakota, died in Federal prison earlier this week aged 58. Video / APWatch04 Apr 01:33 AM
New ZealandDisgraced businessmen Ron Brierley likely to face prison over child abuse materialDisgraced Ron Brierley likely to face jail after pleading guilty to horrific crime.01 Apr 08:33 PM
New ZealandKiwi mother's chilling online search for ways to feed chemicals to her sonThe 15-month-old was fed chemicals found in eye drops and nasal sprays.01 Apr 01:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKing's School chaplain accuser a convicted drug trafficker, ex bikie'We know him to be a very good man.'29 Mar 06:39 AM
New ZealandFather jailed for rape, sexual abuse of his childrenThe man must serve at least four years in jail before he can be considered for parole.29 Mar 01:45 AM
New Zealand'God will punish you': Chaplain's alleged warning to Australian boyComplainant says he was abused after being made to wear altar boy clothing naked.28 Mar 05:28 AM
New ZealandEx-CYF staffer found guilty of sex offences against boys in careEarl Opetaia has been found guilty of sexually violating and indecently assaulting boys.26 Mar 03:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKing's School chaplain on leave amid historic 'sexual abuse' allegations in AustraliaFather John Goodwin 'emphatically denies' the allegations.25 Mar 06:57 AM
New Zealand'They have been raised to believe they don't sin': Priest slams Church's hierarchyA theologian blames the structure of the Catholic Church for abuse by priests.23 Mar 10:36 PM
New ZealandDilworth accused keeps his name a secretA man facing indecent assault charges had continued name suppression granted.23 Mar 10:21 PM
OpinionAnn Langis: Why play-fighting is an exercise in restraintOpinion: A key to consent issues might be allowing kids to act out aggressive behaviour.23 Mar 10:03 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuThird generation in NZ's gang scene: Woman's escape from cycle of violence"This lifestyle, it's intergenerational," says survivor who's managed to break the chain.23 Mar 10:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm tasting justice': Dilworth victim on facing his abuser in courtVictim 'feels lighter' after his abuser jailed for three years, seven months.23 Mar 03:26 AM
New ZealandRoyal Commission: Anglican bishops admit instances of abuse cover-upsPrimates say some of the historical abuse of people in its care was ignored or covered up.22 Mar 07:02 AM
New ZealandBishop concedes 'at least' 80 boys may have been abused - at a single schoolPreviously Bishop Carrell told the Abuse in Care Royal Commission the number was about 30.19 Mar 07:28 PM
New Zealand'Highly embarrassing': Anglican abuse phone line not connectedIt was revealed during an inquiry into abuse suffered at the hands of the Anglican church.18 Mar 02:34 AM
WorldHeadmaster charged for dipping boy into pit toilet to retrieve phoneFellow students made so much fun of him that the ashamed boy has not returned to school.17 Mar 08:18 PM
New ZealandLockdown baby death: Dad admits manslaughter of crying daughterAuckland dad: 'I did it but I wasn't thinking.'16 Mar 09:40 PM
New ZealandFocus: Hearing over faith-based redress at Abuse in Care Royal CommissionLiz Tonks of the Catholic Survivors Network said the hearing was seen as 'the ultimate test of whether the churches will put survivors ahead of perpetrators.' Video / Abuse in Care Royal Commission of InquiryWatch15 Mar 12:26 AM
New Zealand'Source of great shame': Salvation Army apologises for abuse in careA survivor previously described his care as one of the 'ugliest places on Earth'.14 Mar 10:34 PM
PremiumPremiumCrime'Deeply disturbed': TVNZ kept quiet about paedophile cameramanBroadcaster prepared a statement about the employee but kept quiet when no one asked.11 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandTop boys' school admits failure in historic handling of sex-abusing teacherPrestigious Christchurch boys' school admits handling of historic sex teacher regrettable25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHome detention for man who twisted and broke 4-year-old's legDean Gray also kicked the young boy in the head at least once.16 Feb 12:35 AM
New Zealand'Like nothing on Earth': Homeless at 9, jailed at 16 - teen's Rangipo Prison horrorHe believes his life has been set back at least 30 years by the way he was treated.13 Feb 03:43 AM
New ZealandDilworth sexual abuse accused identity revealedAccused was an air traffic controller and volunteer for an LQBTGI counselling service.09 Feb 11:06 PM
BusinessPolice allege abuse images found in Brierley's mansionCourt documents reveal details of police allegations against Sir Ron Brierley.04 Feb 04:00 PM
Banking and financeMore child abuse image charges laid against Sir Ron BrierleyThe businessman appeared in court today.03 Feb 09:52 PM
New ZealandMan sent to prison for possessing images showing abuse of babies, toddlersThe man had previously been sentenced for possession of objectionable material.02 Feb 11:25 PM
CrimeChild abuser caused disastrous 'tsunami'Mother says predator, sentenced today, created a "hellish, poisoned" environment.29 Jan 05:20 AM
New ZealandDilworth School investigation: High Court trial date setFour of the accused men appeared in court today.26 Jan 08:19 PM
New ZealandOnly a fraction of church abuse victims coming forward - advocateVictims speaking to the royal commission are just the tip of the iceberg, advocate says.24 Jan 01:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVideo of NZ high school students fuels spike in child sex exploitation alerts"Some of those victims don't ever get over it."23 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCatching Kiwipedo: The child sex dark web court case that took yearsAaron Joseph Hutton, 36, was arrested after months of covert investigation.22 Jan 04:06 AM