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
New ZealandSlain toddler’s family asked OT to uplift him amid concerns he was in ‘danger’The relative alleged Baby Ru was 'in danger', and suggested he be uplifted 'asap'.01 Nov 12:59 AM
New ZealandRuthless-Empire homicide: Oranga Tamariki admits toddler was in its systemThe agency is looking into whether there could have been interventions before his death.31 Oct 04:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland school tries to suppress link to child sex abuse image caseThe former deputy principal had child abuse and bestiality images.30 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandWho lived at the house where toddler Ruthless-Empire was fatally injured?More than a week has passed since Ruthless-Empire was killed, yet nobody has been charged.30 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandRuthless-Empire homicide: 'We still need justice for our baby', family saysThe toddler died as a result of blunt force trauma suffered up to 12 hours earlier.29 Oct 10:45 PM
New Zealand'They couldn’t fight back': Man forced kids to eat chilli sauce as punishmentRaymond Vandy also kicked the children and used a cooking spoon to hit them.27 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandBirth of slain toddler Ruthless-Empire had never been registered due to name rejectedPolice are still hunting who was responsible for the violent death of Wellington toddler.27 Oct 05:20 AM
New ZealandMum says toddler allegedly found with baby wipe in mouth was ‘murdered’Police say the toddler's death is unexplained.25 Oct 09:25 PM
New ZealandBaby wipes in mouth of 'vibrant, happy' child who died, police investigateRuthless-Empire was the 'most vibrant, happiest child', his grand-aunt says.24 Oct 09:54 PM
New ZealandToddler who died in unexplained circumstances was 'the soul' of his familyRuthless-Empire was one day away from turning 2 when he died in Hutt Hospital.24 Oct 04:11 AM
World'This is my legacy now': US woman sentenced to 30 years for murder of 4-month-old in her childcare centre'There is no remorse,' the baby’s mother said.15 Oct 02:20 AM
New Zealand'Work of the devil': Man's religious upbringing linked to hidden cameras, 40,000 objectional imagesThe man was taught all things sexual were 'the work of the devil'.14 Oct 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘She was just a little girl’: Afterschool care paedophile admits there were more victimsGregory van de Worp has now been sentenced for a third time for offending at the centre.13 Oct 06:00 PM
Crime'Your heart is so rotten': Victims, parents confront teacher who made hundreds of illicit videosMalcolm Ross Davidson pleaded guilty to nearly 200 individual charges.13 Oct 12:55 AM
Crime"Did it happen?" Man accused of sexually abusing stepchildren and grandchildThe offending is alleged to have occurred over 30 years on three children.10 Oct 02:53 AM
WorldGerman dad arrested after possible 'educational measure' leads to death of his 3-year-oldThe father is being held on suspicion of bodily harm and deprivation of freedom.08 Oct 10:59 PM
New Zealand'Hopes have been smashed': Jehovah’s Witnesses head to court on Abuse in Care Inquiry'They’ve been re-traumatised and there’s no hope at all for them to get any justice.'08 Oct 07:38 PM
New ZealandInfluential child welfare advocate rememberedLesley Webb wanted children to have the best upbringing possible.04 Oct 10:36 PM
New ZealandKiller mum cuddles bears made from slain daughters' clothes, letter revealsShe admitted smothering Liané, 6, and 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla.02 Oct 08:13 PM
New Zealand'Unspeakably bad practice': Children's details, abuse claims shared in Oranga Tamariki privacy breach“Oranga Tamariki recognises our data system requires improving."02 Oct 02:28 AM
CrimeDilworth housemaster denied parole, asked to reveal any further sex abuse victimsAlistor Harlow was jailed for abusing at least four boys.29 Sep 03:43 AM
New ZealandEx-King's College teacher jailed for historical child sex abuse; call for NZ victimsThe school is promising support and co-operation in any future police probe.29 Sep 03:38 AM
World'Grotesque cruelty': British TV crocodile expert tortured, killed dozens of dogsThe crocodile expert who worked with Sir David Attenborough has pleaded guilty.26 Sep 07:58 PM
New ZealandCleaner who joked about child exploitation images on his phone now facing prisonPolice see trend towards younger victims and greater brutality toward very young children.25 Sep 04:00 PM
Crime'Warped relationship': Man jailed for sexual abuse of nieceThe 32-year-old man continued the abuse by moving her out of her parent's home at 15.25 Sep 06:00 AM
WorldNew York daycare death: Bags of fentanyl stashed under trap doorThe drugs were hidden only a few steps away from a shelf of children’s toys.22 Sep 02:09 AM