New Zealand'Excessive discipline': Couple sentencedA Hamilton couple who kicked their children and hit them with a skipping rope or belt have been sentenced to home detention.05 Oct 12:50 AM
New ZealandNZ culture 'hostile to women' - writerAn expatriate Kiwi writer who has lived in half a dozen countries says New Zealand culture is uniquely hostile towards women. Katherine 16 Sep 04:10 AM
New ZealandMoko case prompts fight to change lawAt the Justice for Moko rally staged in Napier three months ago Napier City Councillor and former police detective Keith Price drew 13 Sep 04:57 PM
WorldPriest laughed as children abusedBoys as young as 6 were told to "stop making up stories" when they complained about priest's sick abuse.08 Sep 06:10 PM
New ZealandDame Lowell Goddard slams British child abuse inquiry she headed, defends her own commitment to inquiryNew Zealand judge Dame Lowell Goddard has slammed the British child abuse inquiry which she headed until last month, saying that it needs to be completely overhauled.06 Sep 11:13 PM
New ZealandNia Glassie's mother recalled to prisonThe mother of murdered toddler Nia Glassie has been recalled to prison after concerns from authorities that she was "a risk to the community".24 Aug 09:01 PM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConeChild sex revulsion hurting preventionCOMMENT: I hope we will do a better job of helping these people to stay offence free so we can keep children safe. But first we have to try to understand.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHigh-risk offenders' housing defendedCorrections is defending its decision to place two high-risk sex offenders in a Hamilton boarding house where young kids were living.19 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionRodney HideRodney Hide: Goddard's flight a bad lookCOMMENT: Dame Lowell Goddard has badly let the team down. Her failure has been splashed through the British papers. It's not a good look.13 Aug 05:00 PM
World'The cruelty is dizzying in its scale'Documents were leaked detailing examples of harrowing abuse, sexual assault, child abuse and self-harm attempts in a Nauru's detention centre.10 Aug 09:53 PM
WorldMum 'poisoned' baby to win back manKimberly Martines was desperate to lure her husband back into her life, so police say she hatched a plan to get his attention.06 Aug 09:07 PM
New ZealandJudge's exit pleases lobby groupA group which lobbies for child abuse survivors has welcomed the departure of a NZ judge as head of a major British inquiry into institutional abuse.05 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuIwi sign vow for 'nation's kids'Maori tribal leaders will today sign a "covenant" with the nation's children, promising to respect them and make childhood a time of "joy and light".04 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldNZ judge confused by UK lawsThe NZ judge heading the UK's historical child abuse inquiry has shocked barristers by admitting that she is confused by English law.31 Jul 03:05 AM
WorldLengthy hearing could net judge $9mDame Lowell Goddard, could receive more than £5m in pay and perks amid fears hearings will drag on for a decade.30 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldEllie Butler murder: Shocking new detailsShocking new details of the Butler's case can be reported for the first time today after a gagging order was lifted to the allow the reporting of a 2014 family court judgement.30 Jul 12:30 AM
World'Shocking, sickening case of violence'A toddler was beaten to death by his mother's drug-taking boyfriend who she admitted loving more than her own child, a British court heard.29 Jul 12:50 AM
New ZealandThe Big Read: Criminal lives of couple who killed little MokoCourt documents reveal criminal histories and rocky relationship before pair killed Moko.11 Jul 02:16 AM
New ZealandPrinciples of open justice guide decision to reveal past offencesMoko Sayviah Rangitoheriri, 3, died in August last year of horrific injuries inflicted by his carers.06 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandMoko Rangitoheriri got justiceChris Finlayson waited until after the sentencing of Tania Shailer and David Haerewa to comment on the case since the pair pleaded guilty to manslaughter.29 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandSentencing delay brings more painThe family of a child sex victim were already angry they had to wait more than eight months for the offender to be sentenced.29 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMoko's mum: 'I have pain in my heart'Mother of 3-year-old killed by caregivers breaks down in court as pair are jailed for highest manslaughter sentence handed out in New Zealand.27 Jun 03:33 AM
New ZealandLive blog: Tears for Moko as judge hands down sentenceRallies across the country for toddler who was beaten, tortured and killed, as Tania Shailer and David Haerewa jailed for 17 years each.27 Jun 01:58 AM
New Zealand'Campaign of violence' against MokoThe man and woman who pleaded guilty to killing Taupo 3-year-old Moko Sayviah Rangitoheriri have been sentenced to 17 years each at the High Court in Rotorua.27 Jun 01:42 AM
New ZealandWatch NZ Herald Focus: Killers of Moko Rangitoheriri sentenced todayThe killers of Moko Rangitoheriri are sentenced in the Rotorua District Court today. A New Zealander and 3 Australians who were among seven men kidnapped at gunpoint in southern Nigeria last week have been released. Watch26 Jun 10:20 PM
New ZealandPutting the safety of children firstDr Patrick Kelly feels honoured to be recognised but warns that NZ's rate of child abuse is getting worse as key solutions have not been implemented.05 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionAnswers needed on Moko rulingCOMMENT: Without any explanation, a decision was made to withdraw a murder charge that shocked and appalled many.The public has not yet been told why.01 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionEwen McQueen: Moko's father was conspicuous by his absenceCOMMENT: So where was Moko's dad? We have no idea. We have no idea because the question was never asked. It never is.31 May 05:00 PM
OpinionRodney HideRodney Hide: No justice for tortured MokoCOMMENT: The torturing and killing of poor little Moko has saddened and angered New Zealanders to a degree that I lack the words to explain.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTragedy mum brings hope to homelessA young mother whose 2-year-old daughter died a violent death four years ago is now organising a group of residents to feed local families living in cars.25 May 05:00 PM
OpinionAlan DuffAlan Duff: Real men don't beat up kidsCOMMENT: We can't let Moko Rangitoheriri's death be forgotten - or be a vengeful mob storming the Taupo police cells to lynch Moko's evil killers.23 May 05:00 PM
