New Zealand'The public have a right to know': Judge denies man with cache of child abuse files anonymity'I must denounce your conduct in the strongest possible terms,' the judge told him.11 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandAspiring pilot, Massey University student accused of sharing child abuse videos from campus Marc Dmello wanted his name secret, fearing it could harm his chance of becoming a pilot. 07 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandUnmasked: The online predator who targeted NZ childrenBenjamin Woods masqueraded as an 11-year-old girl to gain the trust of his victims.Watch06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPredator who posed as a child online to target NZ girls is unmaskedHe was sentenced to six years and five months on 12 charges, including grooming children.06 Jul 05:00 PM
Wellington'Do the right thing': Police call for info after baby suffers broken bonesThe 3-month-old had a broken arm and fractures to her upper and lower body.03 Jul 12:29 AM
CrimeHow two child sex abuse survivors brought 'monster' to justice'Accountability matters,' one of his victims said as she confronted him after 30 years.01 Jul 05:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I was in tears': Girls speak about being targeted by NZ predator posing as child onlineThe girls were targeted by a Wellington man posing as an 11-year-old girl online.30 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDilworth: Has it done enough to address abuse, and is it a school worth saving?'Is there still enough good worth preserving?' Dilworth confronts the past and the future.28 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime'A sadistic flavour': Paedophile's jail time extended after more predatory offending revealedFormer principal James Parker's number of victims has now climbed to 22.25 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandMy father was a community hero - he also sexually abused meTwo sisters fight to expose their honoured father for sexually abusing them as children.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandProbe into man who abused girl as he read her stories led to another sinister findingWilliam Seddon had a collection of child abuse images, said to have led to the assaults. 19 Jun 07:00 AM
CrimeBaby-killing Mobster loathed being called 'kid killer' in prison, so he murdered againDonovan Duff was already serving a life sentence. He was handed another one today.18 Jun 12:40 AM
New ZealandNew information emerges in investigation into entertainer accused of grooming, raping girlPolice are assessing the new information before determining their next steps. 16 Jun 07:00 PM
World'Discarded': Mass grave excavation uncovers Ireland's dark history of child burialsA 2021 report found 9000 children died in Ireland's mother-and-baby homes.15 Jun 04:48 AM
Crime'Fractures on every limb': Daycare's concerns leads to discovery of infant's abuseDoctors compiled a two-page list of injuries on the baby, who was covered in bruises. 12 Jun 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExcuses and self-pity: What a film-maker caught with child exploitation files told a judgeRajneel Singh claimed he only accessed the material to impress women online.08 Jun 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeStream of accusations continue for ex-Marist Brother teacher'He must realise he’s booked a one-way ticket to hell,' says the latest man to speak out.07 Jun 09:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'He’s a predator': Film-maker jailed for child sex abuse files acquitted in 2002Police found 554 child exploitation files on his devices during a 2023 raid.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland actor and musician accused of raping and grooming underage girlThe man is in his 20s and met the girl at a drama group.05 Jun 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland film-maker jailed for child sex abuse material; industry in shockThe actor and director was caught sending images to a 'decoy' police detective online. 04 Jun 10:59 PM
CrimePaedophile teacher's 40th conviction: Crimes continue to haunt survivorsHis eighth confirmed victim stared him down in court this week. Others may be waiting.04 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldInside the renewed search for clues in Madeleine McCann's disappearanceThe search, involving 24 officers, is set to continue for three days.04 Jun 02:36 AM
Crime'Unforgivable': Auckland man jailed for indecency with three young girlsHe groped three girls, aged 5 to 8, on separate occasions.03 Jun 08:00 PM
Royals'An insult': King's honour recipient slams Govt abuse in care redress move'Why put more money into a system that’s not working?', abuse in care survivor says.02 Jun 12:00 AM
Kahu'Silence by Māori': Shane Jones calls out Ngāpuhi leaders after child's deathA hikoi down Kaikohe’s main street is planned for today at 10am to pay tribute to Catalya01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow a simple hand signal aims to protect young abuse victimsDetective Inspector Scott Beard and Gloria Masters launched a campaign to aid young abuse victims. The campaign introduces a special hand signal for victims to discreetly seek helpWatch29 May 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA paedophile doctor abused hundreds in his care – why wasn't he stopped?New York Times: The convicted surgeon abused 299 patients.28 May 01:20 AM
New Zealand'Felt their back crack': Woman jailed for beating, punching and kicking childrenThe 31-year-old threw one child into a wall with so much force that it left a hole.23 May 07:00 AM
CrimeRare sentence for rapist who posed as teen on Snapchat to lure 13yo victimHe insists it's all a conspiracy, leaving no hope for rehabilitation, the Crown says.22 May 04:00 AM
Crime'Grossest depravity': Man jailed for helping run child sex abuse websiteFamily bewildered 'gentle and loyal man' could be involved in harming children.20 May 10:00 PM
Crime'Heartbroken': Father jailed after breaking baby's leg, arms, ribs and skullThe 22-year-old initially tried to claim his 3-month-old son had fallen off the bed.20 May 08:00 AM
CrimeHigh-risk sex offender abused boy, 4, while in emergency housing'Something's not right up here', he admitted when police asked why he abused two victims.19 May 05:00 PM
CrimeYouth worker and brother of ex-MP guilty of historical child sex abuse'I know what this is about', Taiawa Harawira said when police came to arrest him. 16 May 04:41 AM
New Zealand'Concern about escalation': Children as young as one identified in man's objectionable videos Jordan Te Iri-Kearns was jailed for 25 and a half months.15 May 11:55 PM
