CrimeMan's secret double life as an 'abhorrent' sex offenderPeople thought John Huntly Watson was a good man. But he spent five years abusing a girl.15 Mar 05:08 PM
New Zealand'Depraved' businessman who filmed himself raping child appeals sentenceA man jailed for raping a little girl is also continuing his name suppression fight.14 Mar 10:42 PM
New ZealandChildren turned into gang members by statePaora Sweeney and Wiremu Waikari suffered appalling abuse at the hands of state carers.14 Mar 04:45 AM
New ZealandRape victim moved to act after hearing man abused anotherTwo victims, 20 years apart, speak out about rapist and sex abuser Robin Hermansen.11 Mar 03:09 AM
CrimeAbused Māori siblings believe they wouldn't have been treated 'like a number' if they were Pākehā'We just needed to be treated like a child who needed love and a place to call home'.08 Mar 05:24 AM
New ZealandMāori hearings: 'I was a child at the mercy of a monster'Abuse in care: Māori hearings began on Monday with the experiences of two young men.07 Mar 03:30 AM
New ZealandNearly 50 Kiwis arrested, six children rescued in massive child sex abuse images inquiryInquiry uncovered "sadistic sexual abuse, rape and torture of infants and children".01 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandMan denies murdering 3-month-old babyChristchurch man accused of murdering a three-month-old child appears in the High Court17 Feb 09:46 PM
New ZealandJudge jails Christchurch child sex offender for 'gambit of indecencies' against little girlChristchurch businessman who raped, filmed child sentenced to a lengthy prison sentence.16 Feb 08:44 PM
New ZealandAbuse survivors fear Catholic Church's power - advocateSurvivors of historical abuse live in fear of the power of the Catholic Church.14 Feb 07:06 PM
New ZealandDisgraced businessman Ron Brierley released from jail early due to declining healthRon Brierley has been released without having to serve his full original sentence.13 Feb 06:34 AM
WorldMother who abused daughter to death sentenced to 16 yearsOlivia Grant received unnecessary surgeries and medications up until her death in 2017.10 Feb 12:08 AM
New ZealandDisabled child was killed at Christchurch school - Royal Commission witnessThe boy was told to "shut up" and take the medication, and allegedly died soon after.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCatholic Church says abuse cases not yet referred to policeThe church reported 1680 cases of alleged abuse - with 592 individuals named.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Deeply ashamed': NZ Catholic Church reveals scale of abuse for first timeSurvivors say the reported abuse was likely a "tiny fraction" of overall abuse.31 Jan 11:57 PM
New ZealandFather charged with murdering 3-month-old daughter appears in court; granted interim suppressionThe baby died on January 2 - and the man was charged by police today.28 Jan 02:59 AM
New ZealandJudge tells 'predator' who sexually abused his children apology '30 years too late'Hastings man who sexually abused children in his own family for 25 years jailed.28 Jan 01:32 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate death of 'wee angel'Heartbroken grandmother says baby Hope had just started to giggle.27 Jan 05:01 PM
New ZealandThird alleged child abuse case marks alarming start to 2022, says advocacy groupBaby who died from critical injuries at Starship Hospital yesterday latest tragedy.27 Jan 01:01 AM
New Zealand'Manipulative' woman who hid daughter's injuries behind face paint on flight jailedTwo flight attendants became suspicious and cleaned the 9-year-old girl's face paint.26 Jan 08:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Kiwi hero': Former cop joins Thailand's fight against human traffickingThe former detective explains why the heartbreak of his role is worth it.15 Jan 06:00 PM
LifestyleHouse of Horrors child unlikely TikTok starOne of the 13 Turpin siblings has been sharing her new life with thousands on TikTok.14 Jan 04:53 AM
New Zealand'Undue risk': Paedophile cheerleading coach who worked on kids' TV show denied paroleMarinovich was denied parole due to his continuing unhealthy interest in child sex.12 Jan 09:29 PM
WorldJosef Fritzl jailed for lifewas jailed for life in 2008 for keeping his daughter in a soundproof dungeon underneath their family home for 24 years and fathering several children with her. Video / APWatch30 Dec 06:56 PM
New ZealandSex abuse surivor shares 'rollercoaster' journey to help othersA Chinese sex abuse survivor speaks out to shine light on offending in similar cultures22 Dec 03:00 AM
WorldMum's boyfriend allegedly bashes little girl 'lifeless'Accused's family allegedly urged the girl's mum to say 'no comment' to police.15 Dec 01:37 AM
New ZealandDilworth class action group calls for the school's chairman to resignCourt records show former principal tried to keep school's name a secret.13 Dec 01:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Callous' child sex offender, murderer apologises to victim's family after 35 yearsNotorious child sex offender, killer Peter Holdem finally apologies for his worst crime.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch schoolgirl murder - the shocking tragedy of Louisa DamodranA Moment In Crime looks at the horrendous murder of Chch schoolgirl Louisa Damodran12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandName suppression to stay for Christchurch businessman guilty of child sex abuseName suppression to continue for Chch businessman who repeatedly raped a child.07 Dec 07:17 PM
New ZealandDilworth School sex assault inquiry: 30 alleged abusersEleven men have been charged but the number of alleged abusers at Dilworth is much higher.05 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDilworth student preyed on classmate, victim 'threatened with cane'"I didn't look forward to having a shower in case he was there."05 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeSisters appear in court charged in connection with Te Puna boy's deathMalachi was found with injuries at a Te Puna property and died 12 days later.02 Dec 10:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion | NZ's chance to break child sexual abuse chainOPINION: Natalie Siegel-Brown asks why our response is so focused on after the crime.02 Dec 04:00 PM