CrimeTears in court as witnesses recount day baby Chance was fatally injuredThe 10-month-old had just opened his first Christmas present ever.27 Jun 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Here we go again, another trial for the killing of a childAnother young man in the dock, another entry into the long catalogue of infanticide in NZ.26 Jun 09:03 PM
New ZealandSuspended Oranga Tamariki staff still paid two years after child facility closedChild protection agency closed 10-bed Te Oranga care and protection house in June 2021.26 Jun 06:19 PM
Crime'I just lost it': Trial begins for Auckland man accused of murdering baby nephewTen-month-old Chance died in Birkdale, North Shore in December 2021.26 Jun 05:17 AM
New ZealandCouple convicted of indecent acts and supplying drug to teenThe pair are due to be sentenced next month in Auckland.23 Jun 08:22 AM
New Zealand'Breach of trust': OT staffers accused of 'inappropriate sexual behaviour' at youth residencesTwo staff members stood down following serious allegations.20 Jun 10:47 PM
Crime'You do not have power over me any more': Wahine toa praised for confronting abuser"I have a bright future and there is so much hope for me," survivor tells court.19 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandCouple on trial for alleged indecent acts, giving drug to teen'It’s just sex, sex doesn’t mean anything,' couple are alleged to have said.19 Jun 05:16 AM
CrimeAuckland child molestation case: Former teacher pleads guilty to nearly 200 countsThe accusations from multiple victims date from January 2018 to November 2021.18 Jun 11:05 PM
New ZealandWhy was a 'con-man' with child abuse convictions allowed to practise law?From con-man to Elvis impersonator, inmate to lawyer, Alwyn O'Connor has worn many hats.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Kids lived in fear': Mum's years-long abuse of children with cords, spoons and fistsThe children had black eyes and sores.16 Jun 06:43 AM
New Zealand'Sense of entitlement': Man sexually abused young girl for yearsThe man stood in the dock, sighing as the judge outlined his offending.12 Jun 05:23 AM
New ZealandPensioner guilty of child exploitation loses fight to keep name secretSuppression ends for man in "state of dissonance" over his offending.11 Jun 08:58 AM
CrimeGirl abused by Oranga Tamariki caregiver told classmates what was happeningThe man was found guilty on all eight charges.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandParole board denies child rapist's appeal for release: safety plan 'casually dismissive'Auckland child rapist delivers 'sketchy' release proposal to Parole Board - stays in jail26 May 09:26 PM
New Zealand'Worst of their kind’: Former surgeon caught with NZ's biggest collection of child sex imagesThe sentencing brought the judge and others in court to tears.25 May 05:09 AM
RoyalsAssaults on police skyrocket, outrage at kiwi treatment in Miami & Prince Harry loses legal case | Focus Morning Bulletin: 24 May, 2023 Assaults on police skyrocket, Miami Zoo breaks its silence and Prince Harry’s latest plea for police protection in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch23 May 05:42 PM
New ZealandElderly man accused of groping girls when they were childrenTwo women have come forward to claim a man groped them in a van when they were children.23 May 12:55 AM
New ZealandPolice warning after Ruakākā homicide accused named on social mediaA woman has been charged after two pre-school children were killed in Ruakākā last Monday.22 May 05:30 AM
New Zealand'Monstrous' - Wellington man filmed child in shower for chatroom users jailedNigel Adams admitted what he'd done and told police it was "disgusting and illegal".18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan alleged to have locked child in cupboard, forced her to eat vomit denied appealHe will remain in prison after his attempts to appeal his conviction failed.17 May 05:00 AM
New Zealand'You stole my life': How woman survived decades of stepdad's sexual abuseJodie Nicoll has had automatic name suppression lifted so she can tell her story.12 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Vile': Parents sexually and physically abused their childrenThe father injected the girl with drugs, stating it was a "trust exercise".10 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Child exploitation of the grossest kind': Man shared sex abuse imagesMan who argued he was not aroused by online child abuse images now on home detention.10 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandMother who beat child, hid injuries under face paint on Air NZ flight fails to reduce jail sentenceJailed woman tried to hide child's injuries under face paint on Air NZ flight.05 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandDad focused on drugs instead of protecting his daughters from repeated physical abuseBoth girls had numerous broken bones, some of which were healing.04 May 07:00 AM
OpinionOpinion: Why NZ law should require everyone to report known or suspected child sexual abuseOPINION: The present system does not always result in robust child safety practices.27 Apr 12:41 AM
New Zealand'Sitting duck': Chaplain at top Auckland school reinstated after child sex abuse case droppedThe accuser is a convicted criminal serving more than 10 years in jail on drugs charges.23 Apr 07:45 AM
WorldWatch: School bus driver slams brakes on to teach kids a lessonThe driver faces 30 charges over the incident.22 Apr 12:16 AM
EntertainmentDevastating reason 80s child star disappeared from screensShe had her life tragically cut short at the hands of her own father.15 Apr 09:30 AM
CrimeIn custody: Man accused of seriously injuring baby who suffered nine fracturesPolice allege the offending occurred over three months.06 Apr 01:20 AM
New Zealand'Significant concerns': Wesley College breaks silence over statutory managerSchool warned of duty of care to keep students “physically and emotionally safe".05 Apr 04:32 AM
CrimePaedophile whose mum is linked to infamous South African child killings loses appeal on Auckland chargesAbraham Haarhoff is serving a 13-year sentence for the rape of a child in Auckland.30 Mar 01:47 AM
New ZealandTeen sex abuser back in community - Corrections bid for intense monitoring revealedSex offender admits abusing cousin after judge acquitted him following trial.30 Mar 01:02 AM
