New ZealandA 50-year secret: 'He ripped all my innocence away'For 50 years, John kept his childhood sexual abuse a secret.19 Apr 06:12 PM
WorldHouse of Horrors: Phone call exposed unthinkable abuseChilling contents of the 911 call by Turpin daughter blew the lid off her parents' abuse.19 Apr 12:55 AM
New ZealandBan on prisoner work scheme after sex offender escaped ruled illegalCorrections ban on temporary release following Philip John Smith escape deemed illegal15 Apr 11:23 PM
New ZealandSon confronts paedophile dad over daughter's NZ abuseHe confronted his own father, but his response to the allegations was chilling.15 Apr 11:23 PM
New ZealandTwo Kiwis arrested in child exploitation bustThe two men were arrested after separate incidents involving child exploitation material.15 Apr 11:12 PM
CrimePolice still investigating cause of child's serious injuriesThe child was seriously injured on April 3 and transferred to Starship Hospital.11 Apr 09:13 PM
New ZealandOversight for Oranga Tamariki beefed upOmbudsman given more powers to investigate complaints from children in care.09 Apr 04:20 AM
New Zealand'I just kept my eyes closed' - jury hears details of alleged abuse on boy by Ratana Church ministerFirst of three complainants in a child sex case against church minister gives evidence.02 Apr 02:45 AM
New ZealandRatana Church minister on trial in Auckland for child sex offendingA minister of the Ratana Church is on trial in Auckland for child sex offending01 Apr 07:38 PM
New ZealandLynley Tulloch: Dying children in New Zealand get limited media coverageThree children are dead so far in New Zealand this year as a result of domestic violence28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTemperature in car baby left in likely 41CMinimum temperature in closed car would have been 41C, but more likely high 40s.15 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandMore than 220 kids in state care abused in 6 monthsOranga Tamariki 'courageous' for revealing extent of abuse, commissioner says.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSafety of children in care Statistics of the safety of children in care.Watch14 Mar 02:17 AM
New ZealandCYFs caregiver keeps name secret over sex chargesThe judge asked the man's lawyer why name suppression should continue.12 Mar 09:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMeet the hardest working foster parents in NZThey haven't had a sleep-in since 1982, and they've changed more than 100,000 nappies.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandReal Estate Authority in minister's sights over sex offender's licenceMinister to look into case of child sex offender who was granted real estate licence03 Mar 07:53 PM
WorldPregnant 11yo girl forced to deliver child11-year-old victim of sexual assault forced to have a C-section instead of abortion.02 Mar 05:54 AM
New ZealandChild sex offending Uber driver worked as 'fit and proper' real estate agentSex offending Uber driver cleared as "fit and proper", granted.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandUber driver who sexually assaulted teenage boy to be deportedCourt of Appeal, Immigration and Protection Tribunal dismiss appeals.25 Feb 02:21 AM
EntertainmentMichael Jackson insider: 'It's time for the world to know'One of Michael Jackson's most trusted insiders reveals what she witnessed in Neverland.23 Feb 09:52 PM
WorldChurch in crisis: Can Francis fix it?Pope launches summit that will test the Vatican's ability to tackle clerical sex abuse.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan caught with 380,000 child porn images, youngsters 'merely actors'A man caught with more than 380,000 child porn images and files has been denied parole.14 Jan 10:28 PM
New ZealandJail term increased for mother who sold daughter for sexShe forced her daughter to have sex for money with a man on her 15th birthday.19 Dec 12:05 AM
New ZealandThis is the mum who abused her 12yo so badly she had to re-learn how to eatThe defendant sobbed loudly as the judge revealed her sentence.13 Dec 05:45 PM
New ZealandYoung solo mum jailed for sexually exploiting 14yoMonika Kelly was operating an illegitimate prostitution service using an under-age girl.06 Dec 08:45 PM
New ZealandGross exploitation: Youth worker groomed, sexually abused 12yo girlGlen Innes man was 21 and the victim was 12 when the contact started.25 Nov 08:55 PM
WorldChild victims of groomers dismissed for living in 'nice homes'Authorities allegedly thought children from wealthier families were "rebelling".17 Nov 09:18 PM
WorldSex therapist Bettina Arndt responds to critics over sex offender interviewArndt was slammed when she interviewed a child sex offender and appeared sympathetic.16 Nov 08:49 PM
EditorialEditorial: Victims will be heard in major inquiryThe Government has set up what might be called "the mother of all inquiries".15 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionComment: Inquiry into state care will range wideThe royal commission into state care will be wide-ranging and important.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBishop of Dunedin eyes full reveal of sexual abuse claimsThe Bishop of Dunedin says he may not wait for a Royal Commission before lifting the lid.13 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Child abuse inquiry - Brace yourself for NZ's cruel pastCOMMENT: For the victims it'll give them some sort of closure, if that's possible.12 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandEerie link between Kiwi double murderer and paedophileMan jailed for historic child sex offending was best mates with killer David Tamihere.02 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelSinister reason men are flocking to the Dominican RepublicGrowing numbers of tourists are heading here for sun, sand and sex — with children.23 Oct 09:11 PM
