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Destiny assault charge
The son of a Destiny Church pastor has been charged with indecently assaulting a 13-year-old girl, who was placed in the care of a churchgoer by an organisation run by his mother.
NZ murder record among worst
New Zealand is one of the most violent countries in the developed world, according to a new independent report.
Toddler's accused attacker in court
A 27-year-old Tongan man made a brief appearance in North Shore District Court this morning accused of attacking a toddler.
Man charged with assault after child hospitalised
Police have charged a man with assault as a 2-year-old girl fights for her life in hospital.
Not so crazy after all
Today, a 19 year old Taupo man was jailed for throwing a three month old baby, who wouldn't stop crying, onto the floor, causing life-threatening head injuries.
Grandmother saves baby from infanticide attempt
A baby owes its life to its grandmother who intervened during her own daughter's attempt at infanticide.
Navtej Singh killer raised in home of sex violence
The adoptive parents of Anitelea Chan Kee - murderer of liquor store owner Navtej Singh - were jailed for horrific sexual and physical abuse of their niece.
Act MP would not support sterilisation bill
Act MP David Garrett says he would not support a bill on voluntary sterilisation, he just wanted to promote debate on the issue.
Murder accused worried boy was sick, court told
A woman accused of murdering the toddler in her care told her cousin she thought he was sick the day he went to hospital, a court hears.
Pay abusive parents to be sterilised - Act MP
Act MP David Garrett has suggested parents with a history of child abuse should be given a $5000 incentive to be sterilised.
Abusive mums may be tracked through life
A panel of experts has recommended an alert system for all abusive mothers so officials know when they have more children.
Mum accused of sex with son's teen friend
An Auckland mother has been accused of having a sexual affair with the best friend of her 14-year-old son after plying him with alcohol.
US girl locked in bathroom for two months
A US girl was imprisoned and beaten by her father over two months, police say.
North Shore primary school teacher accused of paying boys for sex
An Auckland primary school teacher has been accused of the sexual grooming of two young boys.