New ZealandJehovah’s Witnesses fail in latest bid to be excluded from abuse inquiryThe commission is now due to make its final report by June 26.24 Apr 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Determined to get justice': Six months since Baby Ru's murder, 3 adults still persons of interest'Three adults known to Ru continue to be considered persons of interest.'21 Apr 11:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDilworth abuse could have been stopped at 1978 meeting, old boy says'It set a precedent - that if you get caught, you were just allowed to leave.'21 Apr 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Minister for Children v Waitangi Tribunal - the players and the issuesOPINION: Crown Law has pulled out its big guns to challenge the Tribunal summons.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFBI investigates reports of sexual abuse in religious sectThe FBI is investigating a religious group that meet in a secretive house-church.18 Apr 08:48 PM
KahuMinister says services for at-risk children will improve after job cutsKaren Chhour says job cuts at OT won't compromise care.18 Apr 06:35 PM
WorldMother releases video of carer abusing her autistic sonA Denver mother has released a video of her autistic son being hit by a car on a school bus to raise awareness. Video / Rathod Mohamedbhai LLCWatch10 Apr 10:56 PM
New Zealand'Hell on earth': Christchurch park and street associated with abuse looking for name changeThe city council is working with survivors on suggested names.07 Apr 06:13 PM
New ZealandRetrial rejected: Man who beat girl, 2, to death claimed miscarriage of justice; appellate panel disagreesTyson Brown was convicted of murdering Arapera Fia, but he blamed her mother.04 Apr 02:31 AM
Crime'Bizarre and horrifying scene': Father bound 3yo in packing tape for an hour"Why don't you just let me kill you instead," he told the boy. "Let me have that joy."30 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Filtering out the porn; why classroom behaviour is getting worseOPINION: 'Our new Government has an opportunity to demonstrate compassion.'30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPair plead not guilty in 'horrific' child abuse case, mum of kids chargedThe two people charged over the children's injuries have appeared in court.28 Mar 02:24 AM
CrimeMan jailed after paying women in Asia to see their children dance nakedHe was caught with thousands of images and videos of child exploitation material.27 Mar 05:00 AM
Crime'Fear and Nightmares': Man in trusted position sexually abused young girlThe man manipulated sleeping arrangements to ensure he was always next to the child.26 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Poor babies': Neighbour of horrifically injured children noticed girl's injured armThe neighbour said the family would walk by her house almost every day and seemed 'happy'.26 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandFeilding daycare teacher punishment 'doesn't give the children justice'Fine for teacher who abused children in her care 'doesn't fit the crime': ex-colleague.25 Mar 11:49 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Sad echoes of Baby Ru in 'horrific' Lower Hutt child abuse caseOnce again the adults involved have closed ranks.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson comes forward to police after two siblings found 'severely abused'Two children with severe injuries were hospitalised last week.24 Mar 11:44 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: SailGP event cancelled, scams and sympathy and our dreary national anthemOPINION: Next time, stick to Auckland for sailing events.24 Mar 04:00 PM
Lifestyle‘I will not feed a demon’: YouTuber abused her child with religious extremismRuby Franke sentenced to up to 30 years in prison after admitting to abusing her children.23 Mar 04:23 AM
New ZealandQuestions remain over Oranga Tamariki involvement with Lower Hutt familyOranga Tamariki will not say how long it has been involved with the family.22 Mar 11:17 PM
New ZealandChildren found with brain bleeds and broken bones: Family known to police and Oranga TamarikiThe older child had brain bleeds, lacerations to their internal organs and broken bones.22 Mar 03:15 AM
Crime'Despicable legacy': Dad drugged, violated daughter then shared videos of it on TwitterCrown: 'She will suffer this harm until the day she dies'.20 Mar 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I tripped': Teen played PlayStation instead of getting help for injured newbornIt was several hours before the badly injured girl was taken to hospital.20 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeChild killer's bid for reduced sentence based on P addiction rejected by Court of AppealThe toddler was found submerged under two large rocks in an estuary in 2019.19 Mar 09:00 PM
New Zealand'I felt like a criminal': Mum's Oranga Tamariki vindicationThe complainant said it was the worst time of her life.16 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldHorrific moment baby in nappies puffs on vape, causes coughing fitConfronting footage has emerged of a toddler allegedly vaping in his nana's car.14 Mar 10:38 PM
World7-year-old’s horror death: Starved, tortured and fed to the pigsAllegedly the state’s child welfare agency should have removed him from an abusive home.13 Mar 10:01 PM
WorldSocialite-turned-sex trafficker claims plea deal made her immuneThe disgraced socialite was convicted in 2021 of recruiting and grooming underage girls.12 Mar 09:50 PM
New Zealand'Warped, deviant' offender caught hiding child abuse material in hollowed out BibleThe 'recidivist' offender has previously been jailed for rape and is considered a danger.12 Mar 12:38 AM
WorldA girl, 6, went missing in South Africa. Now her mother is charged with selling herShocking twist in a case that has seized the country’s attention.07 Mar 10:15 PM
Crime'I’ve sinned': Father who punched infant daughter found guilty of murderDefendant's lawyers had asked jurors to instead find their client guilty of manslaughter.07 Mar 03:41 AM
New ZealandCatholic cardinal accused of sexual abuse fails in court bid to prevent storyCardinal John Dew maintains allegations made against him are false.07 Mar 02:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTauranga Boys’ College spends more than $11k on 'PR spin' in historical sexual abuse caseThe school says such 'complex' cases require specialist advice to protect all involved.06 Mar 04:02 PM
