World'Discarded': Mass grave excavation uncovers Ireland's dark history of child burialsA 2021 report found 9000 children died in Ireland's mother-and-baby homes.15 Jun 04:48 AM
Crime'Fractures on every limb': Daycare's concerns leads to discovery of infant's abuseDoctors compiled a two-page list of injuries on the baby, who was covered in bruises. 12 Jun 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExcuses and self-pity: What a film-maker caught with child exploitation files told a judgeRajneel Singh claimed he only accessed the material to impress women online.08 Jun 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeStream of accusations continue for ex-Marist Brother teacher'He must realise he’s booked a one-way ticket to hell,' says the latest man to speak out.07 Jun 09:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'He’s a predator': Film-maker jailed for child sex abuse files acquitted in 2002Police found 554 child exploitation files on his devices during a 2023 raid.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland actor and musician accused of raping and grooming underage girlThe man is in his 20s and met the girl at a drama group.05 Jun 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland film-maker jailed for child sex abuse material; industry in shockThe actor and director was caught sending images to a 'decoy' police detective online. 04 Jun 10:59 PM
CrimePaedophile teacher's 40th conviction: Crimes continue to haunt survivorsHis eighth confirmed victim stared him down in court this week. Others may be waiting.04 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldInside the renewed search for clues in Madeleine McCann's disappearanceThe search, involving 24 officers, is set to continue for three days.04 Jun 02:36 AM
Crime'Unforgivable': Auckland man jailed for indecency with three young girlsHe groped three girls, aged 5 to 8, on separate occasions.03 Jun 08:00 PM
Royals'An insult': King's honour recipient slams Govt abuse in care redress move'Why put more money into a system that’s not working?', abuse in care survivor says.02 Jun 12:00 AM
Kahu'Silence by Māori': Shane Jones calls out Ngāpuhi leaders after child's deathA hikoi down Kaikohe’s main street is planned for today at 10am to pay tribute to Catalya01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow a simple hand signal aims to protect young abuse victimsDetective Inspector Scott Beard and Gloria Masters launched a campaign to aid young abuse victims. The campaign introduces a special hand signal for victims to discreetly seek helpWatch29 May 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA paedophile doctor abused hundreds in his care – why wasn't he stopped?New York Times: The convicted surgeon abused 299 patients.28 May 01:20 AM
New Zealand'Felt their back crack': Woman jailed for beating, punching and kicking childrenThe 31-year-old threw one child into a wall with so much force that it left a hole.23 May 07:00 AM
CrimeRare sentence for rapist who posed as teen on Snapchat to lure 13yo victimHe insists it's all a conspiracy, leaving no hope for rehabilitation, the Crown says.22 May 04:00 AM
Crime'Grossest depravity': Man jailed for helping run child sex abuse websiteFamily bewildered 'gentle and loyal man' could be involved in harming children.20 May 10:00 PM
Crime'Heartbroken': Father jailed after breaking baby's leg, arms, ribs and skullThe 22-year-old initially tried to claim his 3-month-old son had fallen off the bed.20 May 08:00 AM
CrimeHigh-risk sex offender abused boy, 4, while in emergency housing'Something's not right up here', he admitted when police asked why he abused two victims.19 May 05:00 PM
CrimeYouth worker and brother of ex-MP guilty of historical child sex abuse'I know what this is about', Taiawa Harawira said when police came to arrest him. 16 May 04:41 AM
New Zealand'Concern about escalation': Children as young as one identified in man's objectionable videos Jordan Te Iri-Kearns was jailed for 25 and a half months.15 May 11:55 PM
New ZealandMan who impregnated girl after meeting at her 15th birthday party jailedThe pair ran away together and lived in a car parked at a campground.12 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWhy Gypsy Rose Blanchard is protecting her daughter from the spotlightGypsy Rose tells the Herald about parenting, protecting her baby and plans after parole.11 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandLuxon speaks to the media after announcing plan to restrict social media for under-16sThe Government is making work on restrictions to social media for New Zealanders under the age of 16 part of its official programme. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 May 05:08 AM
New ZealandHow end-to-end encryption shields online child exploitationInternal Affairs blocked over one million attempts to access illegal content last year.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCrown response and pre-Budget announcementErica Stanford responds to the Royal Commission’s report into historical abuse in state care and in the care of faith-based institutions.Watch08 May 11:31 PM
CrimePimp exploited 14yo girl, then made her a lieutenant in child prostitution ringHe convinced the teen to recruit her friends. Until now, his identity was hidden.07 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Built on terror': FBI crackdown on satanic cult with NZ tiesThe DIA says NZ children are 'highly likely' victims of 764's online exploitation.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandChildren being adopted overseas, trafficked to work in NZA 12-year-old boy was among them. He was put to work and assaulted.22 Apr 01:28 AM
New Zealand'Offensive joke': Taxpayers fund rapist's $120k battle to keep name secret'Let’s call it what it is – a rort,' mother of one of Luca Fairgray's victims says.18 Apr 05:00 PM
Crime'The cruellest injustice': Abuser jailed but victim will never be free of the damage he causedThe victim was lured into a game of hide-and-seek that ended her childhood.13 Apr 03:00 AM
Crime'Life of darkness': Stepfather's 20 year sentence for 15 years of abuseThe victims have suffered self-doubt, PTSD, fear, distrust and shame.10 Apr 08:00 PM
CrimeFamily's emotional courtroom farewell to man jailed for violating young girlThe man was granted permanent name suppression for the sake of his children.09 Apr 06:32 AM
New Zealand'Free to practise their faith': PM downplays MP's ties to sect under FBI investigationChristopher Luxon isn't aware of Hamish Campbell's ties to the investigated sect.09 Apr 04:40 AM
