WorldMadeleine McCann case: Bungling officers froze me out - detectiveA leading UK detective claims he was frozen out of the Madeleine McCann investigation.12 Jun 10:07 PM
New ZealandLockdown baby death: Auckland man denies murder of 3-month-oldConcerns were raised about an increase in family violence during the Covid-19 lockdown.09 Jun 09:24 PM
New ZealandBrutally beaten Flaxmere boy out of hospitalFour-year-old Flaxmere boy out of hospital, and police hopeful for a trial09 Jun 08:53 PM
KahuBaby uplifts: Oranga Tamariki fires back, says report 'silent on the interest of babies'It came after the Children's Commissioner told often-harrowing stories about uplifts.08 Jun 12:16 AM
New ZealandBaby uplifts: Mother first discovered her baby would be uplifted into state care while she was in labourMother was halfway through labour when she learned her baby was to be taken.07 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldPregnant woman jailed for forcing 4-year-old boy to drink DettolOther punishments were inflicted and the boy now lives with anxiety and fears showers.29 May 09:28 PM
New ZealandJames Whakaruru's killer gets preventive detentionThe man who killed a 4-year-old still blames his victims.29 May 02:42 AM
WorldKiwi father left daughter dead in cot for at least 2 days, say policeA New Zealand man living in Brisbane has been charge with the murder of his 4yo daughter.26 May 05:36 PM
New ZealandOne-year-old killed at Auckland address, nearby police officer tried in vain to revive child"There's been a tragedy across the road."26 May 12:43 AM
BusinessRon Brierley child porn charges: Police halfway through computer searchBrierley expected to plead not guilty, remains on bail at his Sydney mansion.14 May 04:15 AM
New ZealandFears over children viewing pornography as traffic to adult sites soars in lockdownLockdown brings an increased probability that children will take additional risks online.08 May 06:21 AM
New ZealandDad admits repeatedly assaulting baby girl, breaking 14 bones over four monthsA South Auckland man has admitted repeatedly assaulting his newborn baby daughter06 May 04:50 AM
New ZealandMen's behaviour must be the focus to stop family violence deaths - report'Demonising men who use violence hasn't worked ... we need to do things differently.'29 Apr 10:53 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 coronavirus: Generous Kiwis give violence victims a 'safe night'Kiwis are doing it hard - but still dig deep to help abused women and children.15 Apr 02:30 AM
WorldHouse of Horrors: The meal that kept 13 Turpin siblings aliveTwo years on, the Turpin children are thriving - but one meal still triggers nightmares.09 Apr 09:28 PM
New ZealandMultimillionaire paedophile released from prisonMartin Lawes was sentenced to more than 4 years in prison. He spent 18 months behind bars.31 Mar 03:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrew Becroft: If abused children can't speak, we need toCOMMENT: We amended the law to protect our money from fraud - time to do it for the kids.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Mongrel': Farmer subjected teen to prolonged sexual abuseMother of teen: 'I thought she was safe but in fact I was sending her to the lion's den'.26 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandPolice intervene as family of boy injured in Flaxmere receive threatsPolice have spoken to a 'small number' of people for making threatening remarks.23 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandCar-fire murders: Killer father Rowan Baxter's 'series of affairs' exposedThe cousin of Rowan Baxter has claimed the father had a "series of affairs" while married.22 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandCar-fire murders: How killer dad ambushed familyEstranged wife Hannah Clarke was brave until her last.21 Feb 08:16 PM
KahuMāori leaders urge whānau of beaten boy to speak outMāori leaders say keeping quiet about what happened is not tikanga Māori.21 Feb 02:41 AM
New ZealandWaihola sex offender released on paroleA sex offender who abused two boy has been released on parole with 14 months remaining.20 Feb 04:03 AM
WorldAustralian dance studio rapist expected to appeal life sentenceAnthony Sampieri was sentenced lifeafter attacking a young girl in a dance studio toilet.19 Feb 04:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn Langley: Oranga Tamariki needs to be community-basedComment: Experience has taught communities not to trust social workers.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandChild abuse: National wants witnesses who stonewall police to face jail timeSimon Bridges says people without a reasonable excuse would face a three-year jail term.18 Feb 12:59 AM
New ZealandInjured Flaxmere 4-year-old: Uncles blame bouncy castle fallFour year-old boy's uncles say his previous injuries were caused by a bouncy castle fall.17 Feb 07:54 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOne child killed every five weeks; what are we to do about child abuse?NZ has one of the worst records of child abuse with one child killed every five weeks.17 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLetters: The sickening tragedy of child abuseIt's time to grow up and realise that being strong has nothing to do with bullying.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRight to silence should be abolished, says Children's CommissionerAndrew Becroft's comments come in the wake of the brutal assault on a child in Flaxmere.16 Feb 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKerre McIvor: Pulling no punches on child abusersWhat the hell is going on in this country?15 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely heartbroken': Karakia for severely beaten boyHundreds gather in Hastings park after local boy suffered a brutal beating at home.12 Feb 07:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside story: The day a Master of the Universe crashed to earthThe Kiwi titan of business whose path led to a court where he faces child porn charges.10 Feb 06:00 AM
BusinessWatch: Sir Ron Brierley due in court on child porn chargesBrierley faces six counts of possessing child abuse material.09 Feb 04:00 PM
