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
New Zealand'Clear lessons' after tragic murder of abused 5yo Malachi, judge saysJustice Paul Davison says reporting abuse is a 'community responsibility'.30 Jun 06:45 PM
New ZealandWoman who beat, burnt and killed 5yo sentenced to 17 yearsKiller Michaela Barriball has been sentenced to a near record-breaking prison sentence.30 Jun 12:16 AM
Crime'Huge concern': Nearly a third of adults were a victim of crime in 2021Survey shows 1.2 million Kiwis were victims of a crime last year. Who's most at risk?28 Jun 11:03 PM
New ZealandA Moment In Crime: Evil stepfather - Bruce Howse and the murders of Olympia Jetson and Saliel AplinHerald podcast A Moment In Crime looks back at the murders of two young Masterton sisters23 Jun 04:30 AM
New ZealandMan guilty of possessing 11,000 objectionable filesPearce Buckley assumed the name of a Spiderman character while uploading abuse videos.20 Jun 06:48 PM
New ZealandFrom hurt to healing: Mum of girl raped, filmed by CEO speaks on sex abuse case"I am talking about it because if I can help someone else, that's a good thing."17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAbuse in care: 'Prison was heaven' compared to foster care, survivor saysThree stories of New Zealand children who were uplifted only to be abused.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandJailed for child abuse material: 'Incredibly warped mind' behind man's actionsMother left sobbing after offender's dramatic exit from court.14 Jun 04:54 AM
New ZealandAbuse in foster-care inquiry to beginFive hundred people have come forward saying they were abused while in state care.12 Jun 06:32 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for having and sharing thousands of child porn filesMan possessed and distributed thousands of child pornography files.02 Jun 01:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig Read: How a top private school failed to stop a predatorMultiple complaints were made about a former Dilworth teacher over 50 years.01 Jun 05:30 AM
New ZealandCatholic Church urged to act after damning abuse figures revealedMost of the abuse alleged against priests and brothers was for sexual harm of children.01 Jun 04:41 AM
New ZealandTwo Gloriavale senior leaders resign following public apologyThe resignations were reportedly part of Gloriavale's commitment to change.31 May 04:00 AM
CrimePaedophile showed up at victim's house after arrest, abused him againClyde Rymer was sentenced to prison today for 21 historic child sexual abuse charges.27 May 05:04 AM
New ZealandGloriavale leaders apologise for 'abhorrent' sexual abuse, child labourLandmark court decision opens the door for further court action against Gloriavale.27 May 02:41 AM
New ZealandDilworth School staff member told student his alleged abuser was 'great guy''The school knew about it and chose to ignore it,' a sister of complainant tells court.24 May 04:12 AM
New Zealand'Caught in the act': Dilworth teacher got students drunk, abused them at Waiheke bach, court hearsLeonard Cave has pleaded not guilty to 14 charges including sexual violation.23 May 11:21 PM
New ZealandMum 'trying to be Wonder Woman' repressed memory of injuring her sonDespite hazy memory, mum accepted responsibility, was sentenced to 9 months' supervision.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCommission deleting post 'erodes credibility'Commission apologises after abuse in care survivors criticise it for removing online post.14 May 03:42 AM
New ZealandMother who murdered, abused toddler sentenced to life imprisonmentThe 18-month-old was malnourished and was covered in bruises, scratches and nappy rash.12 May 11:31 PM
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CrimeMan allegedly targeted a succession of under-aged cousins and niecesWomen's allegations of child sex abuse by their uncle span 30 years.05 May 07:32 PM
New ZealandEntrusted to his killer: Little boy beaten, starved by carerMalachi Subecz suffered regular abuse, including being burnt with scalding water.02 May 11:43 PM
WorldHuge twist days before mum due to be executedMum accused of killing daughter has a breakthrough in her case. But it might not save her.15 Apr 08:04 PM
New ZealandGloriavale included in faith investigationsRoyal Commission is expanding investigation into abuse to faiths other than Anglican.11 Apr 09:34 AM
WorldLawyers hope new evidence can stop Texas woman's executionTwo-year-old's death was a tragedy, not a murder, defence says.03 Apr 04:04 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSasha Borissenko: How Dr Moana Jackson changed Pākehā hearts and mindsRemembering "a gentle giant, fierce advocate and great legal revolutionaries".03 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandExclusive: 'When I woke she was gone' - her newborn girl was taken 57 years ago; finally, an apologyMaggie Wilkinson has received an historic settlement and in-person apology.01 Apr 04:00 PM
WorldIndigenous tell Pope of abuses at Canada residential schoolsIndigenous leaders spoke of the abuse they suffered at the hands of Catholic priests.28 Mar 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: A former student remembers teacher and sexual abuser Pinky GreenOPINION: Much is still to be done in protecting the vulnerable and preventing predators.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin's Kavanagh College to be renamed after sexual abuse investigationThe school will become Trinity Catholic College from January 1, 2023.18 Mar 10:25 PM
New ZealandJudge accepts boys' evidence of years of beatings by stepmumThe two teenage boys were "compelling witnesses", a Christchurch judge found.17 Mar 10:28 PM
New ZealandVictim remains hypersensitive after suffering years of abuseMM spent most of his life in jail after years of physical and sexual abuse in state care.16 Mar 04:00 AM