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Child abuse bill passes into law

A law change aimed at improving the protection of children at risk of abuse or neglect has passed into law with broad support in Parliament.

Man charged with baby's murder

A man accused of assaulting an 8-month-old baby who has since died has been charged with the infant's murder.

Editorial: Glenn report's burden of proof change a step too far

Editorial: 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.

Baby assault accused's tears in court

A man accused of assaulting an 8-month-old baby who has since died will reappear in court later this week.

Baby who suffered critical injuries dies

A baby boy in Hamilton who was airlifted to Starship Children's hospital with critical injuries on Sunday has died.

Man in court over critically injured 8-month-old

A man accused of assaulting an 8-month-old baby has been remanded in custody to reappear tomorrow.

Overhaul 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.

Glenn report released: Shift burden of proof

Sir Owen Glenn's inquiry suggests shifting the burden of proof in "domestic" cases so the alleged perpetrator is considered guilty, until proven innocent.

Prison guard quits job after probe

A 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.

Kiwis may give evidence in Harris case

Two 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.

Star status hid dark side

Entertainer Rolf Harris used his untouchable reputation to conceal a string of shocking assaults on children and young women, it was claimed at his trial.

Harris used fame to abuse, court hears

Rolf 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.

Commissioner hails brave CYF victim

The 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.

FBI reveals teacher abused up to 90 boys

Harrowing details of the abuse carried out on young boys by a former teacher at a London private school were revealed yesterday.

Man jailed for a year over objectionable images

Nia Glassie's mum shocked by decision

The 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.