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.

Almost 90 per cent of people who participated in a national referendum asking New Zealanders whether smacking should be illegal have voted no, preliminary results show.

Dita De Boni on the shocking child abuse epidemic in this country.

Polls have shown more than 80 per cent of voters planning to vote 'no' to the referendum.

39-year-old enters no plea during Whangarei District Court appearance.

Wellington police apologise for 'unacceptable' delays and insufficient investigations.