WorldCardinal Pell admits church scandal fearsAustralia's most senior Catholic, Cardinal George Pell, has admitted the fear of scandal led to cover-up in the church over child abuse.27 May 08:51 PM
New ZealandHundreds of kids in CYF abuse reviewCYF is reviewing the cases of more than 200 children thought to have been subjected to continued abuse and neglect despite repeated warnings.24 May 05:30 PM
WorldRolf Harris will continue to be investigatedEmbattled entertainer Rolf Harris will continue to be investigated over historical sex abuse allegations after his bail was renewed.23 May 10:01 PM
EntertainmentMelissa McCarthy fires extra over child 'abuse'Melissa McCarthy allegedly fired an extra from her new comedy for mistreating her own child.21 May 10:30 PM
New ZealandChild pornographer to be deported to NZA child pornographer who took photos of his children's friends is the latest criminal who will be deported to New Zealand from Australia.19 May 09:08 AM
New ZealandPublish his name, says sex victimA victim who was preyed upon by her physics teacher for sex during extra-curricular sailing classes is pleading with authorities to make details of the case public.18 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandPush to teach pupils about suicideThe family of a teen who took her own life two weeks after her best friend committed suicide want schools to implement an anti-bullying and suicide education programme.08 May 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Depraved' paedophile jailed indefinitelyA Hastings man who filmed the abuse of children and distributed the images to other paedophiles has been sentenced to preventive detention.07 May 04:43 AM
New ZealandGlenn adds big names for inquiry into abusePhilanthropist Sir Owen Glenn has recruited four more big names for his inquiry into child abuse and domestic violence.06 May 05:30 PM
WorldTV presenter guilty of child sex abuse dating back decadesA former British TV presenter is facing prison after he admitted a catalogue of sex abuse allegations dating back nearly 50 years.03 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandSentencing date set for paedophileA former Far North deputy principal will be sentenced in August on 74 charges of sexual offending against boys.02 May 12:00 AM
WorldAccused killer watched child pornThe man accused of murdering five-year-old British girl April Jones watched child pornography on the day of her disappearance, his trial has heard.01 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandWhen love breaks downIt has all the hallmarks of an acrimonious divorce battle.19 Apr 05:30 PM
WorldRolf Harris arrested over sex offencesRolf Harris has been sensationally arrested by police investigating allegations of sexual abuse following the Jimmy Savile scandal.19 Apr 07:23 AM
New ZealandPaedophile faces preventive detentionA former Northland teacher has pleaded guilty to a further 25 charges, including five charges of sexual assault, at Kaitaia District Court this morning.10 Apr 12:18 AM
WorldEntertainer, 82, bailed in sex probeA prominent Australian entertainer has been arrested by Scotland Yard detectives on suspicion of sexual offences.30 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandPaedophile admits chargesA 27-year-old man has pleaded guilty to charges linked to an international paedophile ring.26 Mar 04:31 AM
New ZealandExpert's fear: How many kids will die?A leading law academic says proposed Family Court reforms could lead to children dying - and her concerns are shared by many lawyers and judges.24 Mar 12:53 AM
New ZealandNeglect charge after girl almost loses legAn Upper Hutt couple have been charged with child neglect after a 3-year-old girl was hospitalised with a leg so badly broken doctors considered amputating it.18 Mar 09:27 PM
New ZealandMarch against child abuse in NorthlandMore than 200 people marched through Kaitaia calling for an end to child abuse and to show their town should not be judged by events unfolding in court, where convicted paedophile James Parker was due to be sentenced today.13 Mar 01:14 AM
New ZealandTeacher in court on 72 abuse chargesA Far North teacher who abused young boys will make another appearance in court today.12 Mar 06:14 PM
New ZealandNia Glassie's mum denied paroleThe mother of tortured Rotorua three-year-old Nia Glassie has been denied parole, with the board saying she remained an undue risk to the community.11 Mar 10:15 PM
