OpinionEditorial: Glenn report's burden of proof change a step too farEditorial: The most contentious idea involves changing the burden of proof so it lies with the perpetrators of child abuse and domestic violence, not the victims.17 Jun 04:15 PM
New ZealandBaby assault accused's tears in courtA man accused of assaulting an 8-month-old baby who has since died will reappear in court later this week.17 Jun 03:28 AM
New ZealandBaby who suffered critical injuries diesA baby boy in Hamilton who was airlifted to Starship Children's hospital with critical injuries on Sunday has died.16 Jun 08:45 PM
New ZealandMan in court over critically injured 8-month-oldA man accused of assaulting an 8-month-old baby has been remanded in custody to reappear tomorrow.16 Jun 03:55 AM
New ZealandOverhaul to stop 'sickness of society'Nothing short of a major overhaul of the court system is needed to address family violence - the "sickness of society", Dame Cath Tizard said today.16 Jun 03:20 AM
New ZealandGlenn report released: Shift burden of proofSir Owen Glenn's inquiry suggests shifting the burden of proof in "domestic" cases so the alleged perpetrator is considered guilty, until proven innocent.16 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandMan held after baby critically injuredA woman ran to her neighbour's house to find a critically ill baby going purple and his eyes rolling in his head yesterday.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow we can save Kiwi kidsI met Dr Patrick Kelly in 2000 after a spate of infamous abuse cases brought to light the horrifying extent of child maltreatment in New Zealand.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandShaken babies: A life-saving planA pioneering programme targeting new parents is helping to halt a rising trend in babies injured by being shaken.12 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldDelay to conclusion of Rolf Harris trialThe trial of Rolf Harris has been unexpectedly delayed just as it was drawing to a conclusion.11 Jun 07:46 PM
WorldJurors urged to find Rolf Harris guiltyJurors in Rolf Harris's sex abuse trial have been urged to find the entertainer guilty on the basis that 10 alleged victims have given "chillingly similar accounts".10 Jun 10:15 PM
New ZealandYoung kids left home aloneA mother has admitted neglect after her four children - including a baby - were found home along with no food in a dark, dirty house.10 Jun 07:56 PM
New ZealandMum meets baby after cutting her throatA mother who cut her baby's throat was reunited just months later with the child inside the psychiatric facility where she was being treated.03 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldHarris prosecutor calls first witnessThe prosecution in the Rolf Harris indecent assault trial is set to call its first witness overnight.12 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrison guard quits job after probeA prison guard who harboured a bailed paedophile at his home, and then charged the offender's ex-wife $18,300 in back rent has quit after an urgent investigation.11 May 12:46 AM
EntertainmentKiwis may give evidence in Harris caseTwo New Zealand women allegedly molested by Rolf Harris as young girls could be called as "bad character" witnesses at his indecent assault trial in London.10 May 05:00 PM
WorldStar status hid dark sideEntertainer Rolf Harris used his untouchable reputation to conceal a string of shocking assaults on children and young women, it was claimed at his trial.10 May 05:00 PM
WorldHarris used fame to abuse, court hearsRolf Harris used his fame as a children's entertainer to approach young girls and then abuse them over a number of decades, a London court has been told.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCommissioner hails brave CYF victimThe Children's Commissioner said the bravery of one child led to a Child, Youth and Family caregiver being convicted of 21 charges of child abuse.09 May 05:00 PM
WorldFBI reveals teacher abused up to 90 boysHarrowing details of the abuse carried out on young boys by a former teacher at a London private school were revealed yesterday.26 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandNia Glassie's mum shocked by decisionThe mother of the 3-year-old who was tortured and killed says she was shocked by the Parole Board's decision to revoke her parole.13 Apr 11:20 PM
New ZealandDad blames 'rough' kids for baby's injuriesAman charged with fracturing the skull of a 10-month-old in his care and breaking another seven of the boy's bones has blamed his children for the injuries.10 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandNZ boys in huge US child porn ringTwo New Zealand boys are among 251 victims of a massive international online child pornography ring busted in the United States.18 Mar 09:25 PM
New ZealandNia Glassie's mum has parole revokedThe mother of tortured Rotorua three-year-old Nia Glassie has had her parole revoked by the Parole Board.12 Mar 07:30 PM
New ZealandCall for united plan on abuseA specialist scheme to identify high-risk violent spouses needs a consistent national approach, says a report into fatal domestic abuse.25 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandNia Glassie's mum granted paroleThe mother of tortured Rotorua three-year-old Nia Glassie will be released from prison after being granted parole.13 Feb 04:43 AM
New ZealandElderly man sentenced over child abuseAn 89-year-old man has been sentenced to home detention on more than 40 counts of historical child sex abuse.03 Feb 02:52 AM
New ZealandMayor criticises home-detentionHastings' Mayor has criticized the sentence of a local man who broke his baby daughter's legs and was released from prison after little more than 12 months.31 Jan 10:39 PM
New ZealandAbuse ring bust: 'Timing was crucial'Timing was crucial in the busting of an alleged online child sexual abuse network, New Zealand authorities say.30 Jan 02:34 AM
