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
New ZealandSecond charge after sexual assault on girlA second charge has been laid against a 20-year-old Invercargill man in relation to the sexual assault of an 8-year-old girl in the sand dunes of Invercargill's Oreti Beach earlier this month.11 Feb 10:50 PM
WorldAnger rises over preacher's releaseA "celebrity" Saudi preacher accused of raping and torturing his 5-year-old daughter to death has been released from custody after agreeing to pay "blood money".05 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ police bust paedophile ringThe busting of an international paedophile ring at the "absolute highest end" of child sexual offending has led to charges being laid against three men in New Zealand.05 Feb 06:49 AM
New ZealandMan arrested over sex assaultA man has been arrested over a sexual assault on an 8-year-old girl at a South Island beach at the weekend.03 Feb 11:57 PM
New ZealandSex assault on young girl at beachPolice are seeking witnesses to a sexual assault on an 8-year-old girl just 50m from the main entrance of a popular Southland beach.03 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandYoung girl assaultedAn 8-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in the sand dunes of Oreti Beach in Southland near where a large number of people were present.03 Feb 06:41 AM
New ZealandAnti-abuse millions frozenSir Owen Glenn vowed to give part of his fortune to community projects, but services say they've been told of funding delays.01 Feb 04:30 PM
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
