New ZealandChild who was allegedly unable to eat was seen 'searching for food off the floor'A woman is charged with mistreating her child while the child was getting medical care.25 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandSchool of murdered children Yuna and Minu Jo shocked ministry didn’t report disappearance to policeThe non-enrolment process for Yuna and Minu began in September 2020.23 Feb 11:59 PM
New ZealandJudge refuses strict monitoring for child sex offender despite risk concernsJudge Quentin Hix ruled Christopher Cooke's risk was tangible but not high enough. 23 Feb 07:00 AM
PremiumNew ZealandEx-NZ international athlete who admitted sex offence with minor now working at school21 Feb 04:00 PM
WellingtonDamning review finds 24 children killed by carers since murder of Malachi Subecz18 Feb 03:20 AM
New ZealandChild sex abuser caught using prison computer to search for info on inmates, staff17 Feb 09:46 PM
PremiumAuckland'Deeply shocking': Minister orders KC probe into child safety failings at Teaching Council13 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Grossly inadequate': Coroner's findings after 'unspeakable cruelty' to murdered 5yoMalachi Subezc was 5 years old when he was killed by his carer Michaela Barriball.10 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandTeaching Council lost focus on child safety, damning review findsConsultant Debbie Francis warns the council needs ‘significant transformation’.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandStatutory manager sent into troubled Auckland college's boardEducation officials closed the school's boarding hostels amid student safety concerns. 09 Feb 02:02 AM
WorldGhislaine Maxwell to stay silent at Epstein hearingShe will invoke the Fifth Amendment for every question from the committee.08 Feb 03:36 AM
New Zealand'Groomer Vibe': Tenant accused neighbour on social media of having same vibe as childhood groomerThe man has now been evicted after being issued with three antisocial behaviour notices.07 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland entertainer faces fresh underage sex charges, new complainants come forward The alleged offending spans from 2014 to 2021, when the girls were 13 to 15.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi vet jailed for possessing child abuse material in Australia faces deportationPolice traced the offending after a tip-off led to a search of his home. 05 Feb 07:00 AM
EntertainmentMichael Jackson doco to air tapes of singer’s inner-most thoughts about childrenJackson was cleared of 14 charges in 2005 but never fully escaped suspicion.02 Feb 01:16 AM
Wellington'Pretty icky': NZ professor named in Epstein files says disgraced financier offered $75k for book on LolitaBrian Boyd says he did not know about Jeffrey Epstein's crimes when they first met.01 Feb 04:07 AM
Crime'I was controlled': Man endured '1000 and probably more' instances of sexual abuse as a childRandall Wilson scared his victim into silence. But that victim has now spoken out.27 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeChild rapist jailed for 19 years for ‘sick and twisted’ abuse of two young best friendsHe unsuccessfully sought permanent suppression, worrying he would be targeted in prison.25 Jan 07:00 PM
CrimePermanent suppression for company director who used meth, child abuse material to destressThe successful businessman ran companies in New Zealand and abroad prior to his arrest.24 Jan 05:00 AM
Entertainment‘Living nightmare’: Mara Wilson’s AI child abuse image warning to parentsWilson says fetish sites Photoshopped her child image into pornography.20 Jan 06:04 PM
New ZealandKiwi psychologist arrested over child sex material after FBI sting on professionalsJeremy Tacon was allegedly identified after an FBI agent posed as a child sex predator.19 Jan 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFar North meth rehab 'in the trenches' as demand outstrips fundingNorthland has the country’s highest meth use per person in wastewater tests.19 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Far North police pitch roles to waitlisted recruitsPolice say Canterbury is so full they are not taking any new recruits.16 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimePaedophile revealed: How an ex-Māori Party candidate ended up with rare indefinite sentenceKelvin Martin can finally be named following a two-year bid for secrecy.16 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentAustralian author Craig Silvey charged over alleged child exploitation materialWA schools have been told to stop using his books from the 2026 year.13 Jan 09:38 PM
New ZealandIntoxicated mother assaults 3yo autistic son in front of neighboursThe 40-year-old woman admitted the incident after earlier denying the charge.13 Jan 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland film-maker jailed for child sex abuse material; industry in shockThe actor and director was caught sending images to a 'decoy' police detective online. 11 Jan 09:00 PM
World'Deeply distressing for the community': Pregnant teacher charged over child sex caseThe married music teacher is due to give birth to her second child later this month.08 Jan 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Blade or bayonet': FBI tip helps NZ Police foil mass stabbing by 21-year-oldThe young extremist was raided just before executing his plan for a mass stabbing attack.04 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandLocal legends: The Waikato community stalwarts recognised in New Year HonoursDame Coral Shaw is honoured for years of public service and abuse inquiry work.30 Dec 04:00 PM
