New ZealandFrustrated dad repeatedly pounded daughter's head into cupboard doorA judge says the man "simply lost it" when the 11-year-old wouldn't go to bed.21 Sep 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Abominable, unforgivable': Top school's former chair breaks silence on abuseFormer students taking a class action say the school did nothing to stop the abuse.18 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldPaedophile 'clown' pleads guilty to child sex offencesA music teacher and his boyfriend have admitted a combined 60 child sex offences.16 Sep 02:50 AM
New Zealand'Fall from grace': Father avoids jail for child porn offencesThe man was caught with hundreds of images - and was busted by an undercover cop.13 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandDilworth victim tells inquiry some of his abused classmates took their own livesVaughan Sexton wants legislative changes to ensure children are protected in the future.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMother and stepfather jailed for drugging, sexually abusing and filming daughter'You broke me, abused me and raped me. I should have been your little girl.'30 Aug 01:02 AM
New Zealand'I am struggling': Man wrecks home of sex abuser with tomahawk, macheteThe young man, in his 20s, spoke out about the abuse after a decade of silence.29 Aug 10:38 PM
New Zealand'You don't oppose the shepherds': Court hears Gloriavale women kept in 'servitude'Ex-Gloriavale women take Christian community to court.29 Aug 12:30 AM
New ZealandChildren's life in squalorA jury has accepted children's claims of years of abuse by their meth-using mum27 Aug 11:53 PM
CrimeFocus: Bodies found in suitcases - What we know so farThe homicide investigation into the two primary school-aged children found in suitcases at a Clendon Park property has expanded to South Korea. Video / NZ HeraldWatch25 Aug 01:23 AM
New ZealandAbuse in care inquiry: Oranga Tamariki admits it failed childrenThe ministry says the state did not stop abuse and did not meet the basic needs of youth.22 Aug 09:20 AM
World'Absolutely shocking' discovery in SydneyTiny device contained what police have called 'horrendous, unthinkable material'.20 Aug 03:11 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Police update homicide investigation in ManurewaDetective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Vaaelua reveals details of the human remains found in suitcases at a Manurewa property.Watch18 Aug 03:44 AM
New ZealandPolyamorous couple's kids suffered psychological abuse, court toldTheir little girl, 9, played 'cheating sluts' with her Ken and Barbie dolls.18 Aug 02:36 AM
New ZealandGirl says abuse accusations against mum all liesAsked by a prosecutor why she previously lied, the girl said, 'dunno - can't remember'.16 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandEx-Dilworth teacher whose abuse spanned five decades jailed for eight years"I behaved dreadfully and the bad feelings will haunt me forever," abuser tells court.11 Aug 09:59 PM
New ZealandTimeline of trauma: OT reviews involvement in 'extremely distressing' abuse caseOranga Tamariki held a family conference two days before a boy got disabling brain injury.11 Aug 02:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDavid King: Oranga Tamariki overhaul must be stoppedOPINION: A policy analyst calls for changes to Oranga Tamariki to be halted and rethought.08 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandAbused boy's brain injury caused permanent disabilityOranga Tamariki returned boy to couple's care before he suffered disabling head injury.05 Aug 05:21 AM
New ZealandTeacher who sexually violated and manipulated a boy refused paroleFormer teacher Stacey Reriti will remain in prison after Parole Board rejected release.05 Aug 02:41 AM
WorldChilling threat Aussie men keep makingThe horrific murders of Hannah Clarke and her children are encouraging copycat threats.02 Aug 12:25 AM
WorldAdelaide father's heartbreak over son's death as police probe continuesBoy is second young child to die in recent months.02 Aug 12:08 AM
New ZealandTimaru triple homicide: Mum's trial venue movedCase of mum accused of murdering her three daughters in back in court for hearing.28 Jul 09:17 PM
WorldSydney heiress accused of having sex with 14yoHorse breeding heiress charged with four counts of sex with a child.25 Jul 08:53 AM
New ZealandFather who throat-punched son jailedThe judge told him if he focused on keeping his hands to himself, 'we'll all be happy'.25 Jul 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Working 100 hours a week', businessman blames stress from pandemic on child porn offendingThe man will now be registered on the child sex offender register.22 Jul 05:22 AM
New Zealand'Hellhole, worse than prison': Kiwis should be ashamed of sick, sadistic treatment of disabled people, says IHCSurvivors described kids being raped and dehumanisation akin to concentration camps.21 Jul 08:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJarrod Gilbert: We are facing a significant crime issue, and it's not gangsOPINION: Ask any Kiwi right now what the most significant crime issue is in NZ?10 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFather's defence in baby murder trial is 'fanciful', prosecutors argueDoubts over paternity preceded baby Poseidyn's violent death, prosecutors say.08 Jul 04:48 AM
New ZealandChildcare centre ordered to explain failures in Malachi's case as he was beaten and bruisedThe manager reportedly contacted his caregiver directly about the abuse.07 Jul 04:41 AM
New ZealandA Moment In Crime: The Arthur Easton murder and wrongful conviction of Alan HallA Moment In Crime podcast revisits murder of Arthur Easton and the conviction of wrong man04 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Hypocrisy' and 'gutless' silence slammed after murder of 5yo MalachiJudge says Malachi's daycare suspected he was being abused but never told police.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrison for former Dilworth staffer: 'I lived for 30 years fearful of the knock on the door'Alister Harlow has been sentenced to three years, eight months' prison for sex abuse.01 Jul 04:48 AM
CrimeCase of mum accused of murdering her three daughters back in courtLiané, Maya and Karla were found dead at their Timaru home.30 Jun 09:40 PM
