Anger rises over preacher's release
A "celebrity" Saudi preacher accused of raping and torturing his 5-year-old daughter to death has been released from custody after agreeing to pay "blood money".
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NZ police bust paedophile ring
The busting of an international paedophile ring at the "absolute highest end" of child sexual offending has led to charges being laid against three men in New Zealand.
Man arrested over sex assault
A man has been arrested over a sexual assault on an 8-year-old girl at a South Island beach at the weekend.
Sex assault on young girl at beach
Police are seeking witnesses to a sexual assault on an 8-year-old girl just 50m from the main entrance of a popular Southland beach.
Young girl assaulted
An 8-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in the sand dunes of Oreti Beach in Southland near where a large number of people were present.
Anti-abuse millions frozen
Sir Owen Glenn vowed to give part of his fortune to community projects, but services say they've been told of funding delays.
Police probe paedophile ring of MPs in 1980s
Scotland Yard has launched a full investigation into allegations that Conservative politicians were members of a paedophile ring which abused British children in care the 1980s.
Family celebrates school decision
A High Court decision overthrowing an attempt to close a girls' special needs school in Nelson is being celebrated by one Wanganui family whose daughter is enrolled there.
School children's safety 'paramount'
Education Minister Hekia Parata maintains the safety of children at school is "paramount" as she comes under fire for trying to close a girls' special needs school.
Parata's closure unlawful
Education Minister Hekia Parata unlawfully tried to close a girls' special needs school by disregarding warnings they would face greater risks of sexual abuse.
Rodney Hide: Government is keeping abusive parents afloat
Here's a quick quiz. You are a child. Who is most likely to kill you. Your mum? Your dad? Stepdad? Rodney Hide says police have the answer.
Abduction: Man spoken to
Timaru police are speaking to a man over the alleged abduction of a 9-year-old boy outside his primary school last week.
Police to interview witness
A woman who claims she saw a man photographing children at a Timaru primary school just hours before a 9-year old boy was allegedly abducted will be interviewed by police.
Abduction mystery: What witness saw
A neighbour saw a "suss looking" man taking photographs outside a primary school hours before a 9-year-old pupil was abducted.
Baby's abuse earns father home term
A man who subjected his newborn baby to months of torture, including biting through her earlobe, will not spend any time in prison.
Sarah Joseph: Clash of rights in confession move
Child sex abuse scandals prompt recommendation priests reveal information to police.
JJ trial: 'Time to do a bit of grieving'
The family of murdered toddler JJ say they can finally start the healing process after today's guilty verdict.
Mayor scorns Nia Glassie's mum
Rotorua mayor Kevin Winters doesn't know how Nia Glassie's mother can live with herself knowing her baby was so badly mistreated and killed.