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Outrage at comedian's sex abuse discharge
A sexual abuse expert has criticised a judge who allowed a comedian to walk free from sex charges.

Monitor solo parents: Nia Glassie coroner
Rotorua Coroner Wallace Bain is calling for compulsory spot checks of all children from birth...

Child abuse report too narrow, says Labour
A report on tackling child abuse is a step in the right direction but its focus on the most vulnerable ignores the needs of every child, Labour says.

'Tough' talk needed over child abuse
Child welfare advocates have called for "tough conversations" on the contents of a long-awaited paper on reducing NZ's shocking child abuse rate. The 'Green Paper on Vulnerable Children', was launched in Auckland today.

Red-flag plan for at-risk children
A "red flag" identifying at-risk children for schools, doctors and police is expected to be floated by the Government.

Tapu Misa: 'World's worst mother' is entitled to have her say
It's disconcerting when you find yourself in the corner with people you've seldom, if ever, agreed with.