PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOranga Tamariki social worker pleads guilty before sexual grooming trialThe female worker was suspended when the Ministry for Children was told of the charges.19 Jun 05:00 PM
Opinion'We have babies that aren't safe': Oranga Tamariki facing 'impossible' decisions, says youth workerCOMMENT: No one wants to hear about babies being taken from their mothers.15 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuMinister steps into Māori baby uplift caseMinister will meet Hastings iwi tomorrow over child uplift case.15 Jun 01:44 AM
New ZealandNZ improved on school attendance and teen pregnancy, study showsNew Zealand fell 10 points below Australia in the Global Childhood Report rankings.28 May 06:00 PM
LifestyleWoman with 2500 different personalities brings abusive father to justiceHer childhood was so traumatic she developed 2500 personalities to deal with the abuse.26 May 06:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUS authorities catch Waiheke Island man exploiting missing childrenA young man on Waiheke Island was sharing images of exploited children.24 May 05:00 PM
WorldChildren 'held like caged animals' in Queensland watch housesChildren are reportedly locked up in the same units as sex offenders.13 May 03:03 AM
New ZealandToddler death: Health Minister expects DHB to review policies"Mistakes were made, with tragic results," Health Minister David Clark said.07 May 06:27 AM
WorldDad's bizarre excuse to justify kids' tortureA judge slammed them for the cruel treatment of their children.20 Apr 03:09 AM
WorldHouse of Horrors: Children speak for first time as parents sentencedThe child victims have spoken publicly for the first time about their sadistic parents.19 Apr 06:30 PM
New ZealandA 50-year secret: 'He ripped all my innocence away'For 50 years, John kept his childhood sexual abuse a secret.19 Apr 06:12 PM
WorldHouse of Horrors: Phone call exposed unthinkable abuseChilling contents of the 911 call by Turpin daughter blew the lid off her parents' abuse.19 Apr 12:55 AM
New ZealandBan on prisoner work scheme after sex offender escaped ruled illegalCorrections ban on temporary release following Philip John Smith escape deemed illegal15 Apr 11:23 PM
New ZealandSon confronts paedophile dad over daughter's NZ abuseHe confronted his own father, but his response to the allegations was chilling.15 Apr 11:23 PM
New ZealandTwo Kiwis arrested in child exploitation bustThe two men were arrested after separate incidents involving child exploitation material.15 Apr 11:12 PM
CrimePolice still investigating cause of child's serious injuriesThe child was seriously injured on April 3 and transferred to Starship Hospital.11 Apr 09:13 PM
New ZealandOversight for Oranga Tamariki beefed upOmbudsman given more powers to investigate complaints from children in care.09 Apr 04:20 AM
New Zealand'I just kept my eyes closed' - jury hears details of alleged abuse on boy by Ratana Church ministerFirst of three complainants in a child sex case against church minister gives evidence.02 Apr 02:45 AM
New ZealandRatana Church minister on trial in Auckland for child sex offendingA minister of the Ratana Church is on trial in Auckland for child sex offending01 Apr 07:38 PM
New ZealandLynley Tulloch: Dying children in New Zealand get limited media coverageThree children are dead so far in New Zealand this year as a result of domestic violence28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTemperature in car baby left in likely 41CMinimum temperature in closed car would have been 41C, but more likely high 40s.15 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandMore than 220 kids in state care abused in 6 monthsOranga Tamariki 'courageous' for revealing extent of abuse, commissioner says.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSafety of children in care Statistics of the safety of children in care.Watch14 Mar 02:17 AM
New ZealandCYFs caregiver keeps name secret over sex chargesThe judge asked the man's lawyer why name suppression should continue.12 Mar 09:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMeet the hardest working foster parents in NZThey haven't had a sleep-in since 1982, and they've changed more than 100,000 nappies.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandReal Estate Authority in minister's sights over sex offender's licenceMinister to look into case of child sex offender who was granted real estate licence03 Mar 07:53 PM
WorldPregnant 11yo girl forced to deliver child11-year-old victim of sexual assault forced to have a C-section instead of abortion.02 Mar 05:54 AM
New ZealandChild sex offending Uber driver worked as 'fit and proper' real estate agentSex offending Uber driver cleared as "fit and proper", granted.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandUber driver who sexually assaulted teenage boy to be deportedCourt of Appeal, Immigration and Protection Tribunal dismiss appeals.25 Feb 02:21 AM
EntertainmentMichael Jackson insider: 'It's time for the world to know'One of Michael Jackson's most trusted insiders reveals what she witnessed in Neverland.23 Feb 09:52 PM
WorldChurch in crisis: Can Francis fix it?Pope launches summit that will test the Vatican's ability to tackle clerical sex abuse.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan 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.14 Jan 10:28 PM
New ZealandJail term increased for mother who sold daughter for sexShe forced her daughter to have sex for money with a man on her 15th birthday.19 Dec 12:05 AM
New ZealandThis is the mum who abused her 12yo so badly she had to re-learn how to eatThe defendant sobbed loudly as the judge revealed her sentence.13 Dec 05:45 PM
