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Cruelty suspect sent back to jail
Man accused of abusing daughter found living in house with children present
Tot's killer not a monster - judge
"You did a monstrous thing, but I do not think you are a monster," a High Court Judge told the killer of a two-year-old boy today as he sentenced him to a life imprisonment with a minimum non-parole period of 17 years today.
Man who kicked toddler to death jailed for at least 17 years
A Whanganui man was today jailed for life with a minimum non-parole period of 17 years for kicking to death his partner's two-year-old son.
Watch: Baby forced to vape, mum hits back at ‘bum’ critics
Disturbing footage shows a baby being handed a vape. Video / Seven Network
Abuse scandal policeman promoted
The police officer who misled officials over the number of unresolved child abuse cases in the Wairarapa has since been promoted.
Man in 'catatonic state' since child abuse images found
A 23-year-old student has been in an almost mute, catatonic state since he was found with child abuse images on his computer.
Man not guilty of toddler's murder
A jury in the Palmerston North High Court has today found a man not guilty of murdering a three-year-old girl but guilty of her manslaughter. Kash McKinnon died of head injuries in Palmerston North Hospital in August 2009.
Police working to improve systems - Broad
The IPCA has released the second part of its report into the handling of child abuse cases by police.
Man accused of killing girl, 5, back in court
The man accused of sexually violating and killing a five-year-old Napier girl has been further remanded in custody.
Charge laid over child's death
A man has been charged with manslaughter in relation to the death of a five-year-old Napier girl in December. Sahara Baker-Koro was found dead in her Napier home on December 21 last year.
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Govt questioned over abuse case
A primary teachers' union hopes an inquiry into a serious case of child abuse will reveal the Govt's role in its handling. The Govt received two letters about the girl, including one months before the girl was discovered by police with huge
Abused girl's mother sought help from PM
The mother who has been accused of "horrific" abuse against her 9-year-old daughter wrote to the Prime Minister last year seeking help, it has been revealed.
Govt launches serious abuse inquiry
A CYF report into the care received by a girl who suffered "horrific" abuse at the hands of her parents has found no single glaring failure by any of the 12 state agencies involved. An independent inquiry has now been launched.
UN 'staggered' by NZ's infant mortality rates
The UN has expressed concern over shortfalls in the rights of NZ children, including "staggering" infant and child mortality rates, and a lack representation for children in legislation. It questions why NZ does not have a department of
Healthcare pilot offers training for parents
Doctors and nurses are being recruited to run parenting programmes in a bid to intervene before unruly children turn into delinquent teenagers.