KahuReport shows shocking rate of violence experienced by wāhine MāoriReport states half of wāhine Māori have experienced sexual or physical violence.07 May 08:59 PM
New ZealandDilworth School sex abuse investigation: Another alleged abuser namedJustice Neil Campbell declined Graeme Lindsay's application for ongoing name suppression.07 May 03:35 AM
New Zealand'Please believe them': Sexual abuse survivor says state labelled her a liarWarning: Graphic content in this story might be distressing to some readers.05 May 06:28 AM
KahuBoys' homes taught repeat offender 'how to be sneakier, more violent and angrier'A man who has spent 18 years of his life in prison says he learnt his trade in state care.04 May 07:48 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeRon Brierley email: 'I'm the same person as always'These were the words of Ron Brierley - no knighthood now - just months after his arrest.04 May 05:00 AM
Banking and finance'Horrendous images': Disgraced millionaire Ron Brierley surrenders knighthood'The Queen has been informed,' says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.04 May 02:08 AM
New ZealandLife in state-run homes: '... Then they made me brush my teeth with it'Warning: Graphic content in this story might be distressing to some readers.03 May 08:00 AM
EntertainmentFormer reality TV star arrested on child porn chargesDuggar previously apologised for a pornography addiction and cheating on his wife.30 Apr 07:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand116 times in 5 years: DHB's calls to police, Oranga Tamariki over suspected child abuse"Our staff should be recognised for the difference they make to those kids."29 Apr 11:23 PM
New ZealandAuckland mother guilty of injuring 8-week-old, father not guiltyThe baby suffered fractured ribs and a bleeding brain.29 Apr 01:13 AM
VideoMaxwell pleads not guilty to new chargesGhislaine Maxwell faced her trial judge in person for the first time Friday as lawyers squabbled over exactly when she should be tried on sex trafficking charges that allege that she procured teenage girls for Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse. Video / APWatch23 Apr 11:15 PM
New ZealandJudge's 'heart-break' for woman: Man jailed for sexual abuse of daughter"What you did... involved a gross breach of trust. It does not get much worse than this."23 Apr 09:29 PM
New Zealand'It was worth it': Abuse survivor gets justice after 39 yearsGraham William Morine found guilty on 6 indecency charges against 2 boys from 1981-1984.23 Apr 12:40 AM
New ZealandMan imprisoned after filming himself sexually abusing childOne of his victims realised it was wrong after completing a programme at school.14 Apr 04:20 AM
New Zealand'No answers': Police stumped by toddler's death in state carePolice have no idea how Deajay Parkinson-Batt died while in Oranga Tamariki care.11 Apr 05:00 PM
VideoIdaho Child-killer Joseph Edward Duncan sentencedJoseph Edward Duncan of Fargo, North Dakota, died in Federal prison earlier this week aged 58. Video / APWatch04 Apr 01:33 AM
New ZealandDisgraced businessmen Ron Brierley likely to face prison over child abuse materialDisgraced Ron Brierley likely to face jail after pleading guilty to horrific crime.01 Apr 08:33 PM
New ZealandKiwi mother's chilling online search for ways to feed chemicals to her sonThe 15-month-old was fed chemicals found in eye drops and nasal sprays.01 Apr 01:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKing's School chaplain accuser a convicted drug trafficker, ex bikie'We know him to be a very good man.'29 Mar 06:39 AM
New ZealandFather jailed for rape, sexual abuse of his childrenThe man must serve at least four years in jail before he can be considered for parole.29 Mar 01:45 AM
New Zealand'God will punish you': Chaplain's alleged warning to Australian boyComplainant says he was abused after being made to wear altar boy clothing naked.28 Mar 05:28 AM
New ZealandEx-CYF staffer found guilty of sex offences against boys in careEarl Opetaia has been found guilty of sexually violating and indecently assaulting boys.26 Mar 03:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKing's School chaplain on leave amid historic 'sexual abuse' allegations in AustraliaFather John Goodwin 'emphatically denies' the allegations.25 Mar 06:57 AM
New Zealand'They have been raised to believe they don't sin': Priest slams Church's hierarchyA theologian blames the structure of the Catholic Church for abuse by priests.23 Mar 10:36 PM
New ZealandDilworth accused keeps his name a secretA man facing indecent assault charges had continued name suppression granted.23 Mar 10:21 PM
OpinionAnn Langis: Why play-fighting is an exercise in restraintOpinion: A key to consent issues might be allowing kids to act out aggressive behaviour.23 Mar 10:03 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuThird generation in NZ's gang scene: Woman's escape from cycle of violence"This lifestyle, it's intergenerational," says survivor who's managed to break the chain.23 Mar 10:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm tasting justice': Dilworth victim on facing his abuser in courtVictim 'feels lighter' after his abuser jailed for three years, seven months.23 Mar 03:26 AM
New ZealandRoyal Commission: Anglican bishops admit instances of abuse cover-upsPrimates say some of the historical abuse of people in its care was ignored or covered up.22 Mar 07:02 AM
New ZealandBishop concedes 'at least' 80 boys may have been abused - at a single schoolPreviously Bishop Carrell told the Abuse in Care Royal Commission the number was about 30.19 Mar 07:28 PM
New Zealand'Highly embarrassing': Anglican abuse phone line not connectedIt was revealed during an inquiry into abuse suffered at the hands of the Anglican church.18 Mar 02:34 AM
WorldHeadmaster charged for dipping boy into pit toilet to retrieve phoneFellow students made so much fun of him that the ashamed boy has not returned to school.17 Mar 08:18 PM
New ZealandLockdown baby death: Dad admits manslaughter of crying daughterAuckland dad: 'I did it but I wasn't thinking.'16 Mar 09:40 PM
New ZealandFocus: Hearing over faith-based redress at Abuse in Care Royal CommissionLiz Tonks of the Catholic Survivors Network said the hearing was seen as 'the ultimate test of whether the churches will put survivors ahead of perpetrators.' Video / Abuse in Care Royal Commission of InquiryWatch15 Mar 12:26 AM
