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
New ZealandWellington man arrested for allegedly sharing child exploitation videos onlineAn analysis of his phone confirmed he shared multiple videos of child sexual abuse.07 Nov 04:03 AM
Crime'Significant risk': Killer, sex offender will remain under extended supervision orderBasil Mist served 20 years for sexual offending against girls and killing his partner.06 Nov 03:10 AM
New ZealandFamily of Ruthless-Empire watching videos of toddler to keep his memory aliveGreat aunt says it's cruel that all the whānau now have of toddler is memories.04 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuChief children’s commissioner appointedClaire Achmad steps into children's role in challenging times.02 Nov 08:15 PM
New ZealandBaby Ru killing: Family of Malachi Subecz speak outMalachi Subecz was murdered by his caregiver in November 2021.02 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandExclusive: Ruthless-Empire's mum speaks out, says she was not involved in his deathBaby Ru's mum says she wants 'justice' for her son.02 Nov 03:11 AM
New Zealand'Here we go again': Oranga Tamariki slammed in wake of toddler's deathThe comments come amid fears more children will die if issues aren't addressed.01 Nov 07:38 PM
New ZealandWoman who lived at Ruthless-Empire's home wants to ‘defend myself and speak the truth’The toddler suffered fatal blunt force injuries at the address.01 Nov 05:58 AM
