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
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