CrimeBoth 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.20 Feb 07:25 AM
CrimeDeadlocked: Child sex abuse trial derailed for member of prominent activist familyAllegations were made in the 1980s but police didn't get involved until 2019.19 Feb 04:21 AM
New ZealandSnapchat 'sugar daddy': Man pays girl to meet up in bushes for sexual actsRoland McKop discovered the girl was only 13 while messaging her.19 Feb 04:00 AM
Crime'Evil': Auckland man sexually abused baby boy, victimised adults too“I have felt soulless ever since," one of his many victims said.16 Feb 06:46 AM
CrimeChild killer fights murder sentence, says meth addiction should have been consideredTwo-year-old Nevaeh was found face-down in water with two large rocks on top of her.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Growing problem': Nelson man shares child exploitation video on SnapchatHe told the court he regretted sharing the video and knew his actions were wrong.12 Feb 05:00 PM
Crime'I never touched her': Taiawa Harawira, son of Māori rights icon, denies child sex predator chargeProsecutors dismissed his testimony about his famous mother as "simply incredible".12 Feb 06:06 AM
New Zealand'I was forced to keep a really big dirty secret' - Ambulance officer's abuse finally revealedFormer Blenheim ambulance officer Roger Haack was convicted of indecent assault.11 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandPunishment of 3-year-old girl was 'prolonged bullying’Man's offending will have had a 'profound effect' on the young girl, judge says.08 Feb 07:20 PM
New ZealandNew details revealed in Baby Ru case, police still seeking the truthIt's been more than three months since Baby Ru suffered fatal blunt force trauma.06 Feb 10:02 PM
CrimeHistory-making Māori land marches woven into defence at Harawira child sex-abuse trialThe complainant acknowledged disliking the defendant's high-profile activist family.05 Feb 04:03 AM
WorldChina executes couple who threw toddlers to death from 15th floor apartmentZhang Bo and Ye Chengchen had been found responsible for the children's falls.03 Feb 08:05 AM
Crime'I was s*** scared': Court hears police interview with woman telling of childhood sex abuseThe defendant belongs to one of NZ's most prominent families of Māori rights activists.01 Feb 03:12 AM
CrimeMember of prominent family of Māori rights activists on trial, accused of child molestationThe defendant, who is the brother of Hone Harawira, is facing 44 historical charges.31 Jan 04:54 AM
New ZealandEx-Marist Brother receives fourth sentence for sex abuse on schoolchildrenKevin Healy argued for suppression despite being named in multiple articles already.29 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Horrendous and unacceptable': Children knocked unconscious, bashed with chairs under OT careThe ministry’s Safety in Care report shows 9 per cent of children in its care were harmed.29 Jan 06:29 AM
New ZealandLuxon announces Cabinet reshuffle, Seymour made Associate Justice Minister responsible for Treaty billThe Prime Minister says the reshuffle “further clarifies" ministers’ responsibilities.26 Jan 02:28 AM
CrimeMeth addict babysitter claims wheelchair tumble caused baby’s 60-plus injuriesThe long-time criminal needed a wheelchair after fleeing police and crashing a motorbike.25 Jan 05:00 AM
WorldAbandoned 9-year-old French boy still attended school every dayMother abandoned young son to live with boyfriend jailed.24 Jan 10:54 PM
New ZealandMan who went down child exploitation 'rabbit hole' has prison sentence quashedA judge said prison will set back his rehabilitation and he should be on home detention.24 Jan 03:00 AM
TravelFlight attendant arrested over filming teens in toilet'... Something no parent or child should ever have to worry about when they travel.'22 Jan 07:45 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Unmasking Covid complacency; one school uniform for all of NZOPINION: For those over 60, Covid can be debilitating and lethal.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSite of NZ's most infamous cult fails to sellThe 7.62ha site has been billed as an 'incomparable' Auckland development opportunity.18 Jan 02:32 AM
New ZealandGirl as young as 6 among gymnastics coach's victimsAs a gymnastics coach, Gregory Pask lured his victims by building a trusted reputation.18 Jan 12:15 AM
Crime'I drowned it': Mum's chilling confession revealed after infanticide guilty pleaThe woman, who still has name suppression, will be sentenced in May.17 Jan 12:31 AM
New ZealandWorkers traumatised after teen shows explicit child abuse material, Crown says'There is a particular type of cruelty about this type of offending behaviour' - Judge.11 Jan 05:00 PM
CrimeWhy is Generation Z less likely to end up behind bars?Despite youth crime fears, the stats tell a very different story within a generation.10 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeMother jailed for pouring boiling water on her son fails to overturn convictionShe maintains the boy injured himself when he tripped with a hot pot of pasta.08 Jan 04:00 PM
World‘Witches and wizards’ paedophile ring could endanger children’s livesJudge orders risk assessment for five men and two women convicted of child sexual abuse.05 Jan 08:06 PM
Royals'Totally tormented': Prince Andrew's Christmas nightmareDocuments are expected to reveal new information about Jeffrey Epstein and the Prince.24 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandJames Whakaruru’s killer denied release in Parole Board reviewBenny Haerewa served 12 years for killing his partner's son in Hawke's Bay in 1999.20 Dec 11:17 PM
WorldTwo toddlers die after mum leaves them in 50C car for nine hoursConley was sentenced to nine years behind bars after pleading guilty to manslaughter.18 Dec 10:13 PM
World'My deepest regret': Parenting advice YouTuber pleads guilty in child abuse caseAllegedly, the abuse occurred while Franke was influenced by a relationship counsellor.18 Dec 09:05 PM
New ZealandSex abuse victim says high profile businessman who assaulted her is a 'monster'The man groomed and abused his partner's daughter - but can never be named13 Dec 06:50 PM
