Swiss authorities have arrested film director Roman Polanski for having sex in 1977 with a 13-year-old girl.

A judge jails a man he calls 'an appallingly bad father' for assaulting and neglecting his children.

An aunt caring for a young boy severely beaten up by his mother is to appear in court today facing multiple charges of assaulting a child.

Itupa Julie Mikaio was found guilty of wounding with intent to injure her four-year-old son, but was not found guilty on a more serious charge.

A study indicates 70 per cent of parents who abuse their children were abused themselves.

The Northland woman whose toddler died of serious head injuries has been charged with murder.

Larry Baldock's open letter is critical enough of Key personally for him to be justified in avoiding any personal meeting.

Heavyweight boxer David Tua says he is in favour of the anti-smacking legislation remaining intact.