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
World'Didn’t ingest water': Boy found dead in pool, mother charged with murderThe boy’s father was 'distressed and distraught' when told of the arrest.08 Dec 04:47 AM
New Zealand'He was hunting for children': Sex offender caught trying to lure girls into carHe used promises of cash to get them into his vehicle. Two fought against him and escaped.07 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Deceitful predator': Disgraced real estate agent who abused young girls declined paroleThe Parole Board found O'Reilly had minimised his offending and remained an ongoing risk.07 Dec 03:57 AM
New ZealandBaby Ru’s mum claims she knows who killed her sonRuthless-Empire died after suffering severe head injuries.05 Dec 07:31 PM
New Zealand'Abhorrent': Sex offender manipulated person into filming victim's genitalsGideon Christian was already on an extended supervision order when he breached it twice.05 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandRuthless-Empire death: Family reveal extent of toddler’s injuriesRuthless-Empire died after suffering severe head injuries.05 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandRuthless-Empire: Police release photo of fabric found around toddler’s neckRuthless-Empire died after suffering severe head injuries.04 Dec 04:23 AM
New Zealand‘Bulls***’: Father’s outburst as son jailed for sexually assaulting relatives“Your conduct was essentially predatory grooming.”29 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandTeen mum inflicts brain injury on baby, only feeds him sugar and waterThe injured boy is likely to experience significant health and developmental issues.28 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandRoxburgh man denies molesting his two stepdaughtersCourt told stepdaughter 'blocked out a lot of things that are now coming to light'.27 Nov 06:52 PM
New ZealandFather brought to tears during young daughter’s account of alleged abuse by family friendA cellphone recording revealed the young girl telling her father.23 Nov 01:46 AM
New ZealandConstable's hope: The new generation that could solve a small town's domestic violence woesThis policewoman is teaching children what love looks like when they're in a safe home.22 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘You know what happened’: Officer's plea for truth in tragic Baby Ru caseThe toddler died after suffering severe head injuries.21 Nov 11:03 PM
New Zealand‘This is the real story’: Girl says she was sexually abused by parents' friendA Cromwell man has denied indecently groping a friend’s 6-year-old.21 Nov 08:15 PM
CrimeFormer top school staffer escapes conviction on child sex chargeA jury found her guilty of one count in July.21 Nov 04:13 AM
New ZealandThe life and death of notorious offender who sexually abused own daughter for 20+ years - crimes revisited in Herald podcastHerald podcast tells story of a man who violated his own daughter for almost 30 years.21 Nov 01:00 AM
CrimeEx-Dilworth chaplain admits new paedophilia charges, bringing victim count to 19Ross Browne has been in prison since his sentencing on similar charges in 2021.20 Nov 11:03 PM
New ZealandPolice find child sexual abuse images on laptop of gangs' 'go-to-guy'Police stumbled across 115 images of child sexual abuse on Toby Sandbrook's computer.20 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandPop star to prison: Pat Urlich covertly filmed teen having showerUrlich, 62, was sprung when the teen girl noticed a light through the bathroom window.17 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeMan who killed toddler was on bail and just been allowed access to childrenHis conditions were varied after CYFs said it had no safety concerns about him.16 Nov 04:00 PM
Kahu'Tough nut': Six-year-old Major fighting for life as whānau pray for tamariki'Cheeky' boy fighting for his life in Starship children’s hospital after a hit-and-run.15 Nov 07:06 AM
New ZealandMother who beat daughter with dog collar avoids jailThe woman strenuously denied the allegations, saying she only slapped the girls.14 Nov 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMother's plea for anti-bullying programmes after daughter constantly targetedA Northland mother has alleged schools aren't doing enough - nor are parents.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSlain toddler Baby Ru allegedly had fabric wrapped around neckThe toddler died after suffering severe head injuries.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBaby Ru homicide: Police seeking hard drive holding CCTV footage from houseIt comes after a police appeal for information about the car that took him to hospital.13 Nov 10:56 PM
New ZealandHorrific child abuse: Malnourished boy who slept in bath had fractured back, hipsHe was traumatised to the point he was psychologically shut off and unable to talk.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBaby Ru: Why are police yet to lay charges over toddler's death?Three weeks have passed with no charges in the baby Ru case. We answer your questions.13 Nov 05:29 AM
New ZealandRuthless-Empire: Multiple injuries, crucial evidence removed - what we knowPolice believe baby Ru was injured in the morning before being taken to hospital.09 Nov 11:22 PM
