New ZealandJail absconder's guard on chargesCorruption charges have been laid against the prison guard who Phillip John Smith claimed helped him escape to Brazil.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTot's head injuries spur police inquiryPolice are investigating how a year-old Northland girl suffered critical injuries.25 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionRichard Wagstaff: Private interests won't help vulnerable kidsThe idea of Serco being responsible for a pipeline guiding children through their lives from cradle to grave - from CYF to prison - sounds like something from a dystopian novel, writes Richard Wagstaff.25 Sep 02:17 AM
New Zealand'Stranger danger' spoils ride homeLess than a week after he started biking to and from school on his own, a Greytown schoolboy was accosted by a stranger who tried to lure him into a car.24 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandOptimism greets latest CYF reviewA child abuse expert says she is "cautiously optimistic" that the latest review of Child, Youth and Family will finally lead to big changes.24 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleKiwi abuse survivor in praise of the Black Dot campaignIn 2003, Simonne Butler's hands were severed with a samurai sword by her then-partner, Antoine Dixon. She talks to NZME about a new awareness campaign.17 Sep 08:26 AM
LifestyleMy Body My Terms: Campaign goes viralKiwi singer Lizzy Marvelly is behind a campaign hoping to shift attitudes about consent and sexual violence.16 Sep 11:48 PM
LifestyleHave you heard of Black Dot campaign?A new online campaign is giving victims of domestic violence a way to tell others what's going on at home without having to say anything.15 Sep 11:05 PM
LifestyleTattoos to cover abuse scarsA Brazilian tattoo artist is helping victims of domestic violence heal by covering up their scars with beautiful works of body art for free.15 Sep 03:02 AM
New ZealandTeachers escape with formal warningTeachers who hit students at a private Tongan Christian school in Mangere were not taken to court because of the wishes of the families, despite complaints from five children.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandToddler's death: murder chargesA man and woman charged after the death of Taupo preschooler Moko Sayviah Rangitoheriri have had the charges upgraded from assault on a child to murder.09 Sep 11:58 PM
WorldChilling call from William Tyrrell's mumMother told police in emergency call her son had been "roaring around the garden" wearing his Spiderman outfit just before he went missing without trace.06 Sep 10:11 PM
New ZealandUS man sent Kiwi girl, 9, sex photosA 9-year-old New Zealand girl was sent sexually explicit photographs of a Florida man whom she had been chatting with on a social networking website.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandA child abuse solution beyond CYFFixing child abuse and neglect is all about building relationships with families in need, social workers say.30 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandHow we can save vulnerable kidsFixing child abuse and neglect is all about building relationships with families in need, social workers say.30 Aug 08:24 AM
New ZealandTurning the tables on a toxic cultureMelinda Tankard Reist spends a fair bit of time in fairly grubby places. She says it's paying off.28 Aug 05:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: CYF reforms can't come soon enoughThe shortcomings at Child, Youth and Family reflect an agency that hasn't coped with a significant switch in societal attitudes to child abuse.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Dump and run' culture at CYFA damning report on Child, Youth and Family says 117 New Zealand children were abused in care last year - and some have had up to 60 placements.26 Aug 09:16 PM
OpinionKeith Locke: The downside to a child sex offender registerI am concerned that the child sex offender register will not, in practice, remain confidential to the Police, writes Keith Locke. Some information will probably leak.26 Aug 01:47 AM
New Zealand'Horrifying' report into child abuseA panel tasked with examining historical abuse in New Zealand's state institutions has heard a litany of physical, emotional and sexual abuse.24 Aug 10:46 PM
OpinionJarrod Gilbert: Child abuse anger robbing focus from preventionWe demand action. But equally we should be dispassionate and rational in demanding measures that seek to prevent these things occurring, writes Jarrod Gilbert.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTolley scraps 'lab rat' study on childrenThe Social Development Minister said that infants would not be treated as "lab rats" under her watch.30 Jul 12:34 AM
New ZealandMan in court over baby's deathA man charged after a 6-month-old girl died this week has reappeared at Porirua District Court.09 Jul 10:18 PM
New ZealandBoy's mum 'failed to get help'The mother of a 5-year-old autistic boy who was allegedly murdered at his Christchurch home has been charged with failing in her legal duty as a carer.08 Jul 10:33 PM
New ZealandMan appears in court over death of babyA man has appeared in Porirua District Court charged with two counts of assault after a six month-old baby died from head injuries on Monday.08 Jul 02:50 AM
New ZealandChild abuse numbers increase 'dreadful'The Government's latest report card for the public service shows an increase in the number of children and young people being assaulted.08 Jul 01:59 AM
BusinessNZ brands rally over child labourEight Kiwi companies - including six fashion brands - have joined a New Zealand-led campaign to eliminate child labour.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSupport for greater transparency in abuse casesA leading family violence expert is welcoming a move to encourage more transparency between agencies dealing with domestic abuse cases.22 Jun 07:11 PM
New ZealandExposed: Auckland's child prostitutesA study has found that underage sex workers take methamphetamine and work all night on the streets of Auckland - then attend school the next morning.19 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandPride of NZ: Wrapping victims with loveCarolyn Cragg becomes even more determined every time she gets verbally abused to keep on speaking out and doing all she can to comfort to some of NZ's most needy children.15 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleBiggest bullying problem is...Sticks and stones may break bones, but it seems words can still do some serious damage to young people.12 Jun 03:56 AM
New ZealandBaby had both arms brokenA 10-month-old baby who suffered broken arms was left in pain and anguish by his carers, a Dunedin judge said yesterday.10 Jun 07:52 PM
New ZealandCYF in child abuse predictor trialsA mathematical model designed to predict children at risk of abuse will be trialled with data about children reported to Child, Youth and Family.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDad beat daughter he thought was gayThe man and his wife (pictured here) pleaded guilty to child abuse offences when they appeared at court this morning.19 May 02:25 AM
