World‘Worst treatment of humanity’: Police accuse woman over stepson’s decades of alleged abuseThe stepson was found emaciated and weighed just 31kg despite being 1.75m tall.14 Mar 02:55 AM
New ZealandFresh child abuse charges for disgraced NZ businessman Ron BrierleyAged 87, Brierley appeared in the Waverley Local Court in Sydney this afternoon11 Mar 03:09 AM
CrimeNorthland lawyer struck off for sharing child abuse images on social mediaVaughn Hill was arrested in 2023 after a search of his Kaitāia home.09 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandSoiled, neglected toddler found wandering streets, mother was ‘disconnected from reality’The whānau was on Oranga Tamariki's radar long before the child went missing.06 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘Helpless’ mum told toddler must continue visits with dad after sex abuse claimThe child has twice claimed her father has touched her inappropriately on the visits.05 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldPaedophile doctor says he is both ‘good surgeon’ and ‘pervert’'My paedophile activity was one thing and my professional activity was another.'04 Mar 10:24 PM
Crime‘Stand the f*** back or get whacked,’ boy racer boasted after crash sent pregnant 17yo airborneThe teen required an emergency caesarean but her baby didn't survive. 04 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeEx-Catholic teacher’s 40th sex abuse conviction emerges as another victim steps forwardThe former Marist Brother has already been sentenced three times for preying on children.02 Mar 05:29 AM
New Zealand‘F*** this’: Frustrated mum removed baby's oxygen, tried to leave ED after delaysNow the Waikato woman has ended up in court for the way she handled the situation.01 Mar 10:34 PM
New ZealandNZ police involved in global operation targeting AI-generated child sex abuse materialThe group has been investigating a "professional" producer in Denmark.28 Feb 08:10 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldI joined a group of paedophile hunters. Here’s what I learntTimes: 'Decoying is the hardest ... You are absorbing all the vile stuff.'27 Feb 01:00 AM
CrimeConvictions overturned, charges dropped against ex-CYF carer accused of sexually abusing boysHe ran a home that cared for 150 boys. Jurors found him guilty of abusing five of them.25 Feb 11:01 PM
New ZealandNew twist in Nia Glassie case: ‘I told yous from the start I was innocent’Second Curtis brother convicted of 3yo's murder makes first Parole Board appearance.25 Feb 03:11 AM
New Zealand‘Her life had just begun’: Distraught family address toddler’s killer as she is jailedThe young woman became resentful over having to care for the 2-year-old.20 Feb 10:36 PM
New ZealandAuckland sex offender appeals convictions after sex with 13-year-oldHe was convicted of three charges related to having sex with a minor.17 Feb 10:35 PM
BusinessKiwi man’s retreat into dark web and vile images revealed by FBI-led probeThe 29-year-old paid to access a marketplace where hackers sold stolen identities.17 Feb 04:42 AM
New ZealandNo parole hearing for man who sexually violated, killed stepdaughter Sahara Baker-Koro was killed in 2010 by her mother's boyfriend Kerry Charles Ratana. 15 Feb 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Should the Law Society president have been reinstated?OPINION: There is a right to natural justice but there is also public perception.09 Feb 02:00 AM
CrimeMan accused of smothering child with a pillow after body taken to policeThe murder accused took the child's body to Manukau Police Station last month.04 Feb 10:04 PM
New Zealand‘Serious addiction to disgusting things’: Preschool teacher tells policeThe 22-year-old woman was arrested after an FBI sting in the US.31 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandTeenage boy repeatedly punches octopus in violent attackA youth was filmed and egged on while he violently attacked an octopus on a Bay of Plenty beach.Watch27 Jan 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Miracle': Child abuse prevention programme expands after funding boostThe Wright Family Foundation will fund Tautoko Mai for the next three years.25 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrime'New epidemic': AI-generated child sex abuse pics found in NZCustoms warns it is taking action and has several cases before the courts.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandVictim ‘horrified’ as court removes abuser from sex offender registerAfter a 16-year battle for justice, the victim regrets going to authorities. 17 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I felt like I failed her': Father haunted by preschool daughter's abuseJudge Marshall said the offending was too serious for anything other than jail.16 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandNia Glassie's murderer: 'Still using drugs, still being violent'Michael Curtis has served more than 17 years for the murder of Nia Glassie.13 Jan 04:03 PM
World'Every parent’s biggest fear': US dad kills 'monster' found with his young daughter'This monster ... just appeared in a place where our child should have been safe.'08 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Black mark on our country': Two children allegedly murdered in tragic start to 2025'We’ve got to do something to turn it around. It’s just not good enough.'06 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy Four Square is finally apologising to Kiwi feminist after 55 yearsJoss Shawyer resisted forced adoption and supported other single mothers to do the same03 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating report of 'suspicious approach' to youth in ChchThe man allegedly tried to get the youth into his vehicle this afternoon.02 Jan 06:29 AM
New Zealand'I cannot accept': Faith-based abuse survivor rejects New Year HonourMike Ledingham says his decision came after a lot of soul-searching.31 Dec 06:43 PM
New Zealand2024's high-profile court stories: Gangs, illegal prostitution and an infamous murderWe look back on serious court cases and a parole hearing with a twist.31 Dec 03:58 PM
New ZealandDame Lydia Ko and honours for former All Blacks coaches and My Food Bag foundersChampion golfer among six new dames and knights. 30 Dec 04:00 PM
EducationCall for mandatory child protection training for teachersTeachers are in prime position to notice signs of child abuse.30 Dec 01:57 AM
