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Pet and human abuse link probed

The connection between animal abuse and the abuse of humans will be explored at this year's New Zealand Companion Animal Conference.

Mother accused of burning toddler

Boy given black eye for tantrum

A Rotorua man has been sentenced for giving his 6-year-old stepson a black eye by elbowing him in the face while he was having a tantrum over being buckled into his car seat.

Toddler’s hands burned in boiling water

A mother is accused of immersing her 2-year-old son's hands in boiling water then failing to seek medical treatment for at least eight months.

Inquiry head determined to find answers

Fall in abuse case figures raises hopes

Child protection officials believe New Zealand may be finally tackling its child abuse problem after the first drop in abuse cases for at least eight years.

Collins rules out change to trials for child, sex victims

Multi-millionaire sets up violence inquiry

Child protection coordinator on the cards