WorldPolice probe paedophile ring of MPs in 1980sScotland Yard has launched a full investigation into allegations that Conservative politicians were members of a paedophile ring which abused British children in care the 1980s.18 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandFamily celebrates school decisionA High Court decision overthrowing an attempt to close a girls' special needs school in Nelson is being celebrated by one Wanganui family whose daughter is enrolled there.12 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandSchool children's safety 'paramount'Education Minister Hekia Parata maintains the safety of children at school is "paramount" as she comes under fire for trying to close a girls' special needs school.12 Dec 05:18 AM
New ZealandParata's closure unlawfulEducation Minister Hekia Parata unlawfully tried to close a girls' special needs school by disregarding warnings they would face greater risks of sexual abuse.11 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionRodney Hide: Government is keeping abusive parents afloatHere's a quick quiz. You are a child. Who is most likely to kill you. Your mum? Your dad? Stepdad? Rodney Hide says police have the answer.24 Nov 04:45 AM
New ZealandAbduction: Man spoken toTimaru police are speaking to a man over the alleged abduction of a 9-year-old boy outside his primary school last week.20 Nov 07:12 AM
New ZealandPolice to interview witnessA woman who claims she saw a man photographing children at a Timaru primary school just hours before a 9-year old boy was allegedly abducted will be interviewed by police.19 Nov 10:47 PM
New ZealandAbduction mystery: What witness sawA neighbour saw a "suss looking" man taking photographs outside a primary school hours before a 9-year-old pupil was abducted.19 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandBaby's abuse earns father home termA man who subjected his newborn baby to months of torture, including biting through her earlobe, will not spend any time in prison.15 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionSarah Joseph: Clash of rights in confession moveChild sex abuse scandals prompt recommendation priests reveal information to police.15 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandJJ trial: 'Time to do a bit of grieving'The family of murdered toddler JJ say they can finally start the healing process after today's guilty verdict.14 Nov 05:57 AM
New ZealandMayor scorns Nia Glassie's mumRotorua mayor Kevin Winters doesn't know how Nia Glassie's mother can live with herself knowing her baby was so badly mistreated and killed.13 Nov 11:28 PM
OpinionOwen Jones: Focus of sex abuse saga must remain on young victimsThose twisting this saga have probably not given that any thought. Those with decency and empathy must - before more damage is done, writes Owen Jones..12 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandJJ trial: 'I don't recall'Interviewed over the murder of toddler JJ, Joel Loffley told police any inconsistencies were due to shock and being under the influence of alcohol and drugs.09 Nov 05:02 AM
New ZealandJJ trial: 'This is just too stressful'A court has heard police-intercepted phone calls between a toddler's mother and Joel Loffley, the man accused of the murdering the child.08 Nov 12:08 AM
New ZealandJJ trial: 'Too wasted' to get helpThe mother of a toddler allegedly murdered by her partner has told a court she didn't get the child medical attention for four days, even though he had a broken arm.02 Nov 06:08 AM
New ZealandJJ trial: Toddler didn't want to stayLittle JJ didn't want to stay behind with his stepfather, and tried to follow his mother out of the house on the morning that the Crown says the child died.01 Nov 06:19 AM
