New Zealand50 years behind bars: What life is really like for an ageing serial arsonistThe 73-year-old is one of a growing number of elderly men in prison.22 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Hungry for answers on child nourishmentOPINION: Our editorial on 55,000 children arriving at school with empty stomachs.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDilworth sex abuse: Former headmaster wrote positive references for men forced to resignMurray Wilton described one housemaster as a "stimulating and inspirational teacher".19 Oct 06:20 AM
New ZealandFormer Dilworth Headmaster gives evidence at the Royal Commission of InquiryFormer Dilworth Headmaster Murray Wilton gives evidence at the Royal Commission of Inquiry. Video / Abuse in careWatch19 Oct 06:07 AM
New ZealandBoy, 4, returned to couple by OT; left disabled after abuseThe boy probably would have died had it wasn't for the prompt action of medical staff.18 Oct 02:25 AM
New ZealandQuashed: Court of Appeal orders retrial for man accused of murdering toddlerAdrian Clancy was convicted of murdering the 17-month-old in 2021.17 Oct 07:30 PM
New ZealandGloriavale leaders admit mishandling sex abuse casesGloriavale leaders say they were unaware of the extent of abuse until two years ago.13 Oct 05:14 AM
New ZealandMum gives evidence at inquest into shaking death of Greymouth toddlerThe inquest into the fatal shaking death of toddler Leith Hutchison continues in Greymouth10 Oct 10:56 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Wretched outcome - the adults who failed murdered Malachi SubeczOPINION: Our editorial on the shocking death of a five-year-old boy.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoroner probes death of toddler shaken to death by his own fatherThe Coroner is looking into the death of 15-month-old manslaughter victim Leith Hutchison.10 Oct 03:44 AM
New Zealand'Complicit in murder': Whānau Ora chair slams Oranga Tamariki over failingsChild advocate Merepeka Raukawa-Tait has expressed anger at failings by Oranga Tamariki.06 Oct 07:01 AM
New Zealand'Under 12 months old': Young man's child abuse collection involved babies, bestialitySome of the victims were less than 12 months old.05 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandMinistry orders daycare attended by murdered 5yo Malachi to be closedThe childcare centre failed to alert authorities to the suspected abuse.04 Oct 05:06 PM
New Zealand'Toxic' culture in govt unit further harms victims, worker claims'You're just waiting for me to die,' claimants told one worker.29 Sep 04:00 PM
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
