'You failed': Dad's grief as mother of 2yo beaten to death sentenced
Arapera Fia was forced to isolate with her killer, who had been diagnosed with Covid-19.
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Editorial: The nation is failing its most vulnerable
OPINION: Two reports in the past week paint a bleak picture for Kiwi kids.
'I’ll never stop crying': YouTube mum Ruby Franke sentenced to 60 years in prison
The Utah mother of six gave parenting advice to millions via her channel.
Both parents of 8-month-old who died covered in bruises admit they assaulted kids out of anger
“I’ve sinned,” the baby's father, now on trial for murder, told police.
Deadlocked: Child sex abuse trial derailed for member of prominent activist family
Allegations were made in the 1980s but police didn't get involved until 2019.
Snapchat 'sugar daddy': Man pays girl to meet up in bushes for sexual acts
Roland McKop discovered the girl was only 13 while messaging her.
'Evil': Auckland man sexually abused baby boy, victimised adults too
“I have felt soulless ever since," one of his many victims said.
Child killer fights murder sentence, says meth addiction should have been considered
Two-year-old Nevaeh was found face-down in water with two large rocks on top of her.
'Growing problem': Nelson man shares child exploitation video on Snapchat
He told the court he regretted sharing the video and knew his actions were wrong.
'I never touched her': Taiawa Harawira, son of Māori rights icon, denies child sex predator charge
Prosecutors dismissed his testimony about his famous mother as "simply incredible".
'I was forced to keep a really big dirty secret' - Ambulance officer's abuse finally revealed
Former Blenheim ambulance officer Roger Haack was convicted of indecent assault.
Punishment of 3-year-old girl was 'prolonged bullying’
Man's offending will have had a 'profound effect' on the young girl, judge says.
New details revealed in Baby Ru case, police still seeking the truth
It's been more than three months since Baby Ru suffered fatal blunt force trauma.
History-making Māori land marches woven into defence at Harawira child sex-abuse trial
The complainant acknowledged disliking the defendant's high-profile activist family.
China executes couple who threw toddlers to death from 15th floor apartment
Zhang Bo and Ye Chengchen had been found responsible for the children's falls.
'I was s*** scared': Court hears police interview with woman telling of childhood sex abuse
The defendant belongs to one of NZ's most prominent families of Māori rights activists.
Member of prominent family of Māori rights activists on trial, accused of child molestation
The defendant, who is the brother of Hone Harawira, is facing 44 historical charges.
Ex-Marist Brother receives fourth sentence for sex abuse on schoolchildren
Kevin Healy argued for suppression despite being named in multiple articles already.
'Horrendous and unacceptable': Children knocked unconscious, bashed with chairs under OT care
The ministry’s Safety in Care report shows 9 per cent of children in its care were harmed.
Luxon announces Cabinet reshuffle, Seymour made Associate Justice Minister responsible for Treaty bill
The Prime Minister says the reshuffle “further clarifies" ministers’ responsibilities.
Meth addict babysitter claims wheelchair tumble caused baby’s 60-plus injuries
The long-time criminal needed a wheelchair after fleeing police and crashing a motorbike.
Abandoned 9-year-old French boy still attended school every day
Mother abandoned young son to live with boyfriend jailed.
Man who went down child exploitation 'rabbit hole' has prison sentence quashed
A judge said prison will set back his rehabilitation and he should be on home detention.
Flight attendant arrested over filming teens in toilet
'... Something no parent or child should ever have to worry about when they travel.'
Letters: Unmasking Covid complacency; one school uniform for all of NZ
OPINION: For those over 60, Covid can be debilitating and lethal.
Site of NZ's most infamous cult fails to sell
The 7.62ha site has been billed as an 'incomparable' Auckland development opportunity.
Girl as young as 6 among gymnastics coach's victims
As a gymnastics coach, Gregory Pask lured his victims by building a trusted reputation.
'I drowned it': Mum's chilling confession revealed after infanticide guilty plea
The woman, who still has name suppression, will be sentenced in May.
Workers traumatised after teen shows explicit child abuse material, Crown says
'There is a particular type of cruelty about this type of offending behaviour' - Judge.
Why is Generation Z less likely to end up behind bars?
Despite youth crime fears, the stats tell a very different story within a generation.
Mother jailed for pouring boiling water on her son fails to overturn conviction
She maintains the boy injured himself when he tripped with a hot pot of pasta.
‘Witches and wizards’ paedophile ring could endanger children’s lives
Judge orders risk assessment for five men and two women convicted of child sexual abuse.
'Totally tormented': Prince Andrew's Christmas nightmare
Documents are expected to reveal new information about Jeffrey Epstein and the Prince.
James Whakaruru’s killer denied release in Parole Board review
Benny Haerewa served 12 years for killing his partner's son in Hawke's Bay in 1999.