New ZealandMan accused of killing girl, 5, back in courtThe man accused of sexually violating and killing a five-year-old Napier girl has been further remanded in custody.01 Feb 10:22 PM
New ZealandCharge laid over child's deathA man has been charged with manslaughter in relation to the death of a five-year-old Napier girl in December. Sahara Baker-Koro was found dead in her Napier home on December 21 last year.01 Feb 02:35 AM
Lifestyle<i>Dita de Boni</i>: A certain trainwreckSometimes, there's nothing more guaranteed to bring you down than reading the <i>Sunday</i> papers.30 Jan 07:30 PM
New ZealandGovt questioned over abuse caseA primary teachers' union hopes an inquiry into a serious case of child abuse will reveal the Govt's role in its handling. The Govt received two letters about the girl, including one months before the girl was discovered by police with huge21 Jan 02:41 AM
New ZealandAbused girl's mother sought help from PMThe mother who has been accused of "horrific" abuse against her 9-year-old daughter wrote to the Prime Minister last year seeking help, it has been revealed.20 Jan 06:19 AM
New ZealandGovt launches serious abuse inquiryA CYF report into the care received by a girl who suffered "horrific" abuse at the hands of her parents has found no single glaring failure by any of the 12 state agencies involved. An independent inquiry has now been launched.20 Jan 03:44 AM
New ZealandUN 'staggered' by NZ's infant mortality ratesThe UN has expressed concern over shortfalls in the rights of NZ children, including "staggering" infant and child mortality rates, and a lack representation for children in legislation. It questions why NZ does not have a department of20 Jan 12:00 AM
KahuHealthcare pilot offers training for parentsDoctors and nurses are being recruited to run parenting programmes in a bid to intervene before unruly children turn into delinquent teenagers.16 Jan 04:30 PM
KahuParental lessons may miss most in needThousands of New Zealand parents are going back to school to learn how to be better parents - but experts still do not know if the multiple programmes are reaching the parents who most need them.16 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandLawyer for abuse accused objects to media's use of 'torture'The West Auckland parents accusing of abusing their nine-year-old girl have appeared in court today. 13 Jan 10:24 PM
New ZealandOutburst disrupts child-sex violation court appearanceThe family of a girl, 5, found dead last month had to be restrained when the man accused of sexually violating her appeared in court today. 11 Jan 10:12 PM
New ZealandNZ websites being targeted by child porn peddlersNew Zealand is among 30 countries being targeted by child porn peddlers who are setting up links on business websites that click through to child abuse material.08 Jan 12:26 AM
Lifestyle<i>Dita De Boni</i>: From the front linesIra*, a social worker through the 1990s, left the front lines because she was sick of seeing so many abused children being returned to their wider families.29 Dec 02:57 AM
Opinion<i>Lindsay Mitchell:</i> Meal-ticket children are hostages to lifestyles of parents26 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandTortured girl's festive angelShe is the Christmas angel who wanted to help another 9-year-old girl in suffering.25 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandGirl raises $109 for abuse victimWaitemata police are praising the actions of a nine-year-old Devonport girl raising money to help a victim of horrific child abuse.24 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandLatest abuse tragedy: Sahara, 5This is the face of the latest New Zealand child to die as a result of alleged abuse. Five-year-old Sahara Jayde Baker-Koro was found dead in her bed in Napier early on Tuesday.23 Dec 05:30 PM
New ZealandTortured girl to spend Xmas with new familyA girl, 9, allegedly tortured and abused by her parents will spend Christmas with a new foster family.23 Dec 04:30 PM
