New Zealand'Disturbing dynamics': Inside the private groups helping cult leavers rebuild their livesGroups in Christchurch and Auckland now meet fortnightly in secret venues.18 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandOnline sting: Canadian vigilante flies to NZ to confront man over indecent teen chatsA video was posted on social media outing the man. Police are now investigating.18 Mar 06:30 AM
New ZealandFather acquitted of murder says toddler and baby had 'a scuffle' before son's deathAnthony Pickering said he gave his daughter a 'whack on the bum' for making the baby cry.16 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: This year's Six Nations is showing us how rugby should be played15 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I deserve unhappiness': Convicted sex offender says he wanted to get caught15 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandAustralian college suspends censured NZ teacher after sex talk with students revealed13 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandRelative of baby who died of head injuries admits lying to police over claim father confessed13 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Potential force-feeding' of children at Gloriavale investigatedA police investigation called Operation Moonshine focused on parenting practices.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNia Glassie: Parole Board details how killer lost his prison laundry jobThe board has released details of its decision to deny Wiremu Curtis parole last month.10 Mar 03:34 AM
New ZealandKiwis among those procuring perverted new bespoke livestreamed child sex assaultsNZ is a key 'demand side' country for predators who want to 'direct' child abuse online.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMother of baby who died of head injuries admits lying to police, but claims father slapped himPoseidyn Reigns Hemopo-Pickering, of Manurewa, died in September 2020.04 Mar 04:51 AM
Ryan Bridge TODAYPanel: Iran conflict, young offender boot camp & alcohol regulations| Herald NOWJo Robertson, parenting specialist, and Kiwi filmmaker Oscar Kightley talk about the latest issues. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch03 Mar 07:30 PM
Politics'We need to show some humanity': Labour calls for abuse-in-care survivors, clients in hardship to be exempt from law changeThe Opposition party acknowledges a 'loophole needs to be closed'.03 Mar 06:18 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldElite doctors served Jeffrey Epstein while treating his 'girls'New York Times: Epstein's VIP doctors bent or broke ethical rules to keep him happy.03 Mar 04:00 AM
Wellington'Wolf in sheep's clothing': Ex boys' school staffer avoids jail for child sex offendingAnthony Derek Francis, 78, committed the offending against young boys decades ago.03 Mar 12:40 AM
New ZealandBaby's fatal injuries 'not consistent' with parents' story, coroner toldDoctor tells Coroner's court Poseidyn's injuries were more like being hit with bat.02 Mar 06:00 AM
EntertainmentMichael Jackson’s estate sued over child sex trafficking claimsThe Jackson estate denies all allegations, calling the lawsuit a money-grab.01 Mar 07:23 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It's not just the system that must change to keep Kiwi kids aliveOPINION: The legal guardian of Rickah'Shae, 8, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.26 Feb 04:00 PM
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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEx-NZ international athlete who admitted sex offence with minor now working at schoolPolice say they told the school about “what occurred” after a vetting request.21 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeIdentity finally revealed for female teacher who groomed 11yo studentShe sent the boy nudes, encouraged him to ask her out, and spent the night with him. 19 Feb 04:00 PM
Herald NOWChildren 'no safer' four years on from Malachi Subecz's deathPaediatrician Patrick Kelly on why vulnerable children are still falling through the cracks. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch18 Feb 07:04 PM
New ZealandChild Safety Review press conferenceChildren's Commissioner Claire Achmad, Independent Children's Monitor chief executive Arran Jones and Chief Ombudsman John Allen announce the latest review into children's safety.Watch18 Feb 04:09 AM
WellingtonDamning review finds 24 children killed by carers since murder of Malachi SubeczChildren are still no safer now than when Malachi was killed in 2021, the review found.18 Feb 03:20 AM
New ZealandChild sex abuser caught using prison computer to search for info on inmates, staffThe Parole Board says the offender remains a high risk.17 Feb 09:46 PM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Deeply shocking': Minister orders KC probe into child safety failings at Teaching CouncilErica Stanford says damning probe into troubled agency hit her 'like a tonne of bricks'.13 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldAustralian author faces jail over child abuse novelLauren Mastrosa wrote the 210-page novel under the name Tori Woods.10 Feb 10:15 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
