New ZealandSentencing date set for Timaru murder mum Lauren DickasonShe admitted smothering Liané, 6, and 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla.31 Aug 09:32 PM
CrimeGrandmother cleared of hockey stick assaults on estranged grandchildrenWhile acquitted on the most serious charges, she was guilty of hitting them with spoons.31 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandGloriavale man says he indecently assaulted girls to 'boost their confidence'The beatings would often be followed by a lecture by the man.30 Aug 04:46 AM
CrimeMan jailed for 'extreme' child exploitation material following Customs investigationHe also had a recording of the Christchurch Mosque Attack livestream.29 Aug 02:03 AM
Crime'You corrupted my innocence': Ex-Dilworth housemaster sentenced third time for student sex abuseHe was already serving three years and seven months for abusing five students.28 Aug 02:44 AM
New Zealand‘Heartless and cruel’: Gisborne boy subjected to years of abuse by ‘caregiver’Police only became aware of the abuse when the boy ran away last October.28 Aug 12:27 AM
Crime'She trusted us, we couldn’t keep her safe': Caregivers walk away after losing faith in the systemThe little girl they were looking after had been abused by her previous caregiver.27 Aug 12:58 AM
New Zealand'I wanted to kill you': Victim lashes out at her rapist"You became a thief of the worst imaginable kind."24 Aug 04:00 AM
CrimeWoman accused of hitting her grandchildren with hockey stickGrandmother lined up grandchildren for a smack or slap to discipline them, she says.23 Aug 07:00 AM
CrimeOffender took up-skirt videos in shops, police find child porn on computerGaurav Jeevan Rauniyar targeted three women, and had child porn on his computer.19 Aug 01:34 AM
EntertainmentMichael Jackson sex abuse lawsuits revived by appeals courtLawsuits of Wade Robson and James Safechuck should not have been dismissed, panel finds.19 Aug 01:27 AM
New ZealandThe biggest stories of the week: Dickason conviction, recycling fraud claims and Waiwera's demisePlus, what is going on at Hawke's Bay's radiology department?18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Auckland high school deputy principal jailed for child abuse imagesLawrence Peter Stephens pleaded guilty to 5 charges covering possession of 218 images.18 Aug 04:03 AM
New ZealandWhat happens to Lauren Dickason now?Justice Cameron Mander told the jury Dickason’s future was now up to him.16 Aug 07:30 AM
New ZealandJury finds mother guilty of murdering three childrenIs killer mum guilty of murder, infanticide - or will insanity defence be accepted?16 Aug 04:57 AM
New ZealandLauren Dickason trial: Deliberations moving to third day as jury head homeIs killer mum guilty of murder, infanticide - or will insanity defence be accepted?15 Aug 04:47 AM
New Zealand'Extreme': Man jailed for having 143 child abuse porn videosCustoms caught the man and said the 'impact of this abuse can be devastating'.15 Aug 04:21 AM
New ZealandMurder, infanticide or insanity - jury retires in trial of killer mum Lauren DickasonIs killer mum guilty of murder, infanticide - or will insanity defence be accepted?14 Aug 02:51 AM
New ZealandMurder. Infanticide. Insanity. Jury to make call on triple murder-accused Lauren Dickason's fate next weekCrown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLauren Dickason's lawyer: Case is 'the very kind the law of infanticide was designed for'A Crown expert says there is no basis for an infanticide defence.11 Aug 05:39 AM
New ZealandLauren Dickason trial: Crown tells jury ‘you will be sure’ this is a case of murderProsecutor Andrew McRae has given his closing address to the jury.11 Aug 01:20 AM
New ZealandFinal witness finishes evidence for Lauren Dickason trialCrown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.10 Aug 03:58 AM
New Zealand'Absolute horror': Mum's pain after teen becomes victim of sexual offender on SnapchatHe lied to hook up with a teen. A judge has a message for men like him.10 Aug 02:32 AM
RoyalsDeputy head of George and Charlotte's primary school jailed for 12 yearsThe offending reportedly did not occur while he worked at the prestigious school.10 Aug 02:03 AM
New Zealand'My world was falling apart': Lauren Dickason gives most detailed account of killing childrenCrown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.09 Aug 04:41 AM
New ZealandLauren Dickason at 'increased risk of deterioration' in weeks leading up to alleged triple murder - expertCrown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.08 Aug 11:19 PM
New ZealandMum should've been hospitalised for 'severe' depression - expertCrown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.08 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandCrown psych expert remains firm: Killer mum ‘undoubtedly significantly depressed’ but not insaneThe trial continues.07 Aug 04:42 AM
WorldLouisiana couple in custody after infant found dead in bedThe pair were arrested and both now face second-degree murder charges.06 Aug 03:14 AM
New ZealandLauren Dickason trial: What the jury heard in third week of high-profile murder caseRecap of what jury have heard so far as defence opens its case in Lauren Dickason trial.06 Aug 01:24 AM
CrimePrison for school principal who sexually abused studentA jury found the former educator guilty of child molestation in December.04 Aug 12:33 AM
New ZealandLauren Dickason trial adjourned after juror calls in sickThe trial is in its thrid week.03 Aug 10:23 PM
New ZealandLauren Dickason trial: 'She felt she was a useless mother' - first psych expert to interview killer gives evidenceCrown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.03 Aug 04:23 AM
New ZealandLauren Dickason trial: 'She felt she was a useless mother' - first psych expert to interview killer gives evidenceCrown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.03 Aug 01:05 AM
