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 05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi vet jailed for possessing child abuse material in Australia faces deportation05 Feb 07:00 AM
EntertainmentMichael Jackson doco to air tapes of singer’s inner-most thoughts about children02 Feb 01:16 AM
Wellington'Pretty icky': NZ professor named in Epstein files says disgraced financier offered $75k for book on Lolita01 Feb 04:07 AM
Crime'I was controlled': Man endured '1000 and probably more' instances of sexual abuse as a child27 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeChild rapist jailed for 19 years for ‘sick and twisted’ abuse of two young best friends25 Jan 07:00 PM
CrimePermanent suppression for company director who used meth, child abuse material to destress24 Jan 05:00 AM
Entertainment‘Living nightmare’: Mara Wilson’s AI child abuse image warning to parents20 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
New ZealandNew Year Honours 2026: The full listThe 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: Tech titan, red-hot racer, DIY philanthropist and 97yo organist among 177 recognisedThere are four new knights and three new dames in the New Year 2026 Honours out today.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice hand sex offender prison death to Coroner 400 days after body found in cellKingi Hemi was serving six years in Ngawha Prison for attacks on children.28 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandTeen who killed 2yo stepdaughter wins bid to appeal against sentence in the Supreme CourtJessica Mulford killed Harlee-Rose Niven in 2021. Now, she wants her sentence reduced.22 Dec 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Depraved' Remuera sex offender who filmed abuse claims three friends 'assassinated' in AucklandHe admitted 50 child sex charges and received a 5% discount for a $20k victims payment.21 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandLife-long trauma faced by Dilworth sexual abuse survivorSkot Jaflon talks about the tragic effect on his life and why he wants his alleged abuser returned from China. Video / Corey FlemingWatch19 Dec 04:00 PM
AnalysisMelissa NightingaleWhy disgraced ex-cop was able to slip outside court backdoor while media was out frontJevon McSkimming was allowed to avoid media exposure while leaving the court.19 Dec 04:15 AM
New ZealandTeacher aide who sought child abuse images has prison sentence quashedQuade Strange had expressed a desire to sexually abuse a young child.19 Dec 04:00 AM
WellingtonJevon McSkimming sentenced to home detention for child abuse imagesThe former high-ranking cop confessed he started looking for the material a decade ago.17 Dec 02:09 AM
New ZealandWheelie bin baby death: Accused drops secrecy bid amid fears case would harm house priceThe woman, 32, is charged with interfering with human remains. 16 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandRefugee sexually abused 14yo girl at Auckland resettlement centre'Ahmad destroyed my life,' the victim, who was abused shortly after arriving in NZ, said.12 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeHamilton IT manager jailed for sharing child exploitation filesMatthew Daniel Gregory admitted to making fake profiles to share the abuse material.12 Dec 06:12 AM
Crime'Pure acts of evil': Two victims face their abuser after years of repeated sexual abuse George Ace's historical offending against two children spanned several years.11 Dec 06:00 AM
