Dad's bizarre excuse to justify kids' torture
A judge slammed them for the cruel treatment of their children.
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The child victims have spoken publicly for the first time about their sadistic parents.
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For 50 years, John kept his childhood sexual abuse a secret.
House of Horrors: Phone call exposed unthinkable abuse
Chilling contents of the 911 call by Turpin daughter blew the lid off her parents' abuse.
Ban on prisoner work scheme after sex offender escaped ruled illegal
Corrections ban on temporary release following Philip John Smith escape deemed illegal
Son confronts paedophile dad over daughter's NZ abuse
He confronted his own father, but his response to the allegations was chilling.
Two Kiwis arrested in child exploitation bust
The two men were arrested after separate incidents involving child exploitation material.
Police still investigating cause of child's serious injuries
The child was seriously injured on April 3 and transferred to Starship Hospital.
Oversight for Oranga Tamariki beefed up
Ombudsman given more powers to investigate complaints from children in care.
'I just kept my eyes closed' - jury hears details of alleged abuse on boy by Ratana Church minister
First of three complainants in a child sex case against church minister gives evidence.
Ratana Church minister on trial in Auckland for child sex offending
A minister of the Ratana Church is on trial in Auckland for child sex offending
Lynley Tulloch: Dying children in New Zealand get limited media coverage
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Temperature in car baby left in likely 41C
Minimum temperature in closed car would have been 41C, but more likely high 40s.
More than 220 kids in state care abused in 6 months
Oranga Tamariki 'courageous' for revealing extent of abuse, commissioner says.
CYFs caregiver keeps name secret over sex charges
The judge asked the man's lawyer why name suppression should continue.
Meet the hardest working foster parents in NZ
They haven't had a sleep-in since 1982, and they've changed more than 100,000 nappies.
Real Estate Authority in minister's sights over sex offender's licence
Minister to look into case of child sex offender who was granted real estate licence
Pregnant 11yo girl forced to deliver child
11-year-old victim of sexual assault forced to have a C-section instead of abortion.
Child sex offending Uber driver worked as 'fit and proper' real estate agent
Sex offending Uber driver cleared as "fit and proper", granted.
Uber driver who sexually assaulted teenage boy to be deported
Court of Appeal, Immigration and Protection Tribunal dismiss appeals.
Michael Jackson insider: 'It's time for the world to know'
One of Michael Jackson's most trusted insiders reveals what she witnessed in Neverland.
Church in crisis: Can Francis fix it?
Pope launches summit that will test the Vatican's ability to tackle clerical sex abuse.
Man caught with 380,000 child porn images, youngsters 'merely actors'
A man caught with more than 380,000 child porn images and files has been denied parole.
Jail term increased for mother who sold daughter for sex
She forced her daughter to have sex for money with a man on her 15th birthday.
This is the mum who abused her 12yo so badly she had to re-learn how to eat
The defendant sobbed loudly as the judge revealed her sentence.
Young solo mum jailed for sexually exploiting 14yo
Monika Kelly was operating an illegitimate prostitution service using an under-age girl.
Gross exploitation: Youth worker groomed, sexually abused 12yo girl
Glen Innes man was 21 and the victim was 12 when the contact started.
Child victims of groomers dismissed for living in 'nice homes'
Authorities allegedly thought children from wealthier families were "rebelling".
Sex therapist Bettina Arndt responds to critics over sex offender interview
Arndt was slammed when she interviewed a child sex offender and appeared sympathetic.
Editorial: Victims will be heard in major inquiry
The Government has set up what might be called "the mother of all inquiries".
Comment: Inquiry into state care will range wide
The royal commission into state care will be wide-ranging and important.
Bishop of Dunedin eyes full reveal of sexual abuse claims
The Bishop of Dunedin says he may not wait for a Royal Commission before lifting the lid.
Soper: Child abuse inquiry - Brace yourself for NZ's cruel past
COMMENT: For the victims it'll give them some sort of closure, if that's possible.