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50 years behind bars: What life is really like for an ageing serial arsonist

The 73-year-old is one of a growing number of elderly men in prison.

Editorial: Hungry for answers on child nourishment

OPINION: Our editorial on 55,000 children arriving at school with empty stomachs.

Dilworth sex abuse: Former headmaster wrote positive references for men forced to resign

Murray Wilton described one housemaster as a "stimulating and inspirational teacher".

Former Dilworth Headmaster gives evidence at the Royal Commission of Inquiry

Former Dilworth Headmaster Murray Wilton gives evidence at the Royal Commission of Inquiry. Video / Abuse in care

Boy, 4, returned to couple by OT; left disabled after abuse

The boy probably would have died had it wasn't for the prompt action of medical staff.

Quashed: Court of Appeal orders retrial for man accused of murdering toddler

Adrian Clancy was convicted of murdering the 17-month-old in 2021.

Gloriavale leaders admit mishandling sex abuse cases

Gloriavale leaders say they were unaware of the extent of abuse until two years ago.

Mum gives evidence at inquest into shaking death of Greymouth toddler

The inquest into the fatal shaking death of toddler Leith Hutchison continues in Greymouth

'Fall from grace': Father avoids jail for child porn offences

The man was caught with hundreds of images - and was busted by an undercover cop.

Dilworth victim tells inquiry some of his abused classmates took their own lives

Vaughan Sexton wants legislative changes to ensure children are protected in the future.

Mother 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.'

'I am struggling': Man wrecks home of sex abuser with tomahawk, machete

The young man, in his 20s, spoke out about the abuse after a decade of silence.

'You don't oppose the shepherds': Court hears Gloriavale women kept in 'servitude'

Ex-Gloriavale women take Christian community to court.

Children's life in squalor

A jury has accepted children's claims of years of abuse by their meth-using mum

Focus: Bodies found in suitcases - What we know so far

The homicide investigation into the two primary school-aged children found in suitcases at a Clendon Park property has expanded to South Korea. Video / NZ Herald

Abuse in care inquiry: Oranga Tamariki admits it failed children

The ministry says the state did not stop abuse and did not meet the basic needs of youth.