A sexual abuse expert has criticised a judge who allowed a comedian to walk free from sex charges.

Rotorua Coroner Wallace Bain is calling for compulsory spot checks of all children from birth...

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.

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.