Schoolgirl killer refused parole for 1992 crime
The killer of a North Canterbury teen will remain behind bars until at least March 2021.
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Teacher sex allegations - six arrested; Dilworth apologises for harm to ex-students
Six former staff were arrested and charged in relation to a number of serious offences.
Dilworth headmaster 'appalled' by historical sexual abuse allegations
Police have made six arrests as part of an investigation into historical offending.
No parole: Sex abuser 'not suitable' for rehab, still in denial
Dunedin man "not suitable" for rehabilitation because of his denial of the offending.
Retired educator accused of sex crimes fights to keep name suppression
The man appeared in the Auckland District Court today.
Phillip Welsh pleads guilty to manslaughter of baby Malcolm Bell
Baby Malcolm was a nephew of triple murderer William Bell.
Naked-selfie sender caught grooming underage girls
A 44-year-old South Canterbury man has been caught sending naked selfies to young girls.
Man caught with thousands of child abuse images allowed to live near school
Convicted man has been allowed to work and live in central Dunedin.
Accuser believes other boys were abused
Christian Brother allegedly assaulted boy at same school his brother assaulted many boys.
Man guilty of infant's manslaughter witnessed by 5-year-old
Jury finds Richard Royal Arif Uddin not guilty of murder of a 14-week-old boy.
Child abuse findings in Porirua increase, while national cases trend down
Findings of abuse have increased by 22 per cent over the last five years.
Ex-scout leader who abused children appeals against preventive detention sentence and conviction
A hearing date for the appeal is yet to be set.
Kiwi woman in court after UK police uncover film of child abuse
A Kiwi woman has appeared in court in relation to international child abuse investigation
Chilling truth behind mum's picture
At first glance it looks like a loving tribute – but the truth is far more heartbreaking.
Pair face 10 years in prison for 'brutal' child abuse images, abuse, bestiality video cache
Graphic warning: Two Waiuku men admit possession of a cache of child porn
Church founder pleads guilty to part in child sex ring
A senior elder and prophet has admitted to his part in a Northland under-age sex ring.
Kiwi police help nab man accused of child exploitation in Sydney
Electronic items seized for evidentiary purposes along with $12,000 in cash.
Trolls toy removed from shelves after 'paedophilia' claims
The doll giggled when one of its buttons was pushed - sparking fury among some mums.
How Ghislaine Maxwell tried to recruit Paris Hilton for Jeffrey Epstein
Epstein's alleged madam reportedly said young Paris Hilton would be "perfect for Jeffrey".
Sir Ron Brierley case: Delay as detectives search 25,000 extra images for child abuse
Sir Ron Brierley is charged with six counts of possessing child abuse material.
Mum jailed for near-fatal attack on 'vulnerable' tot
A woman has been jailed for a near fatal assault on her baby daughter.
NZ-developed AI can predict kids' hospital risk
AI screening tool developed by NZ expert correctly predicts kids' risk of hospitalisation.
'Sick to the stomach': Cheerleading gym admits asking paedophile to film event
"A lot of minimising culpability and damage control."
'It makes me feel sick': Cheerleaders react to learning convicted paedophile coached at gym
At least two former cheerleaders have now taken their concerns to police.
Sweetheart deal: Prince Andrew's friends hit back at Epstein rumours
Duke accused of trying to persuade authorities to give Epstein favourable treatment.
Fresh Prince Andrew claims unveiled in court documents
The Duke of York allegedly took part in 'an orgy with numerous under-aged girls'.
Dark web child abuse case: 'Kiwipedo' named
The man lost name suppression today after pleading guilty mid-trial.
'Systemic weakness': Paedophile cheerleading coach scandal deepens
"Gaping holes through which predators can easily slip."
Dark web abuse case: Man admits trying to buy child for $15,000
The 'worst of humanity' can be found on the dark web, a police officer told the court.
Madeleine McCann case: Police discover sealed-off cellar near suspect's home
Sniffer dogs have said to have barked when entering an underground cellar near where suspect Christian Brueckner lived outside Hannover, Germany. Video / Agencia EFE via AP
'Morally reprehensible': Cheerleading gym knowingly hired convicted paedophile
"I see now that I was wrong to engage him given his previous history."
Paedophile who worked on What Now admits child abuse image charges
Disgraced paedophile who worked on kids' TV show admits fresh charges.
'I felt broken': Epstein victim, 22, reveals he took her virginity aged 17
Young woman Marie says she lives in constant fear she will be found and killed.
Five men charged under prostitution act over allegations involving a minor
The men, aged between 36 and 66, all face charges under the Prostitution Reform Act.