New ZealandWoman in court charged with abandoning childrenA Hamilton woman who allegedly left her two toddlers at home alone while she went out for several hours has appeared in court. 15 Sep 12:01 AM
New ZealandMother charged over alleged abandonmentPolice have charged a 22-year-old mother in relation to an alleged child abandonment incident this morning.12 Sep 01:09 AM
New ZealandChildren abandoned in appalling conditionsPolice are speaking to the mother of two young children found home alone early today, surrounded by alcohol cans and a condom.11 Sep 09:00 PM
WorldRing preyed on state run orphanagesAn elite paedophile ring in Portugal used an orphanage for the sexual abuse of hundreds of children.05 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandMurdered toddler's mother tells inquest she trusted boyfriendNia Glassie's mother has told a coroner's inquest she saw her boyfriend perform wrestling moves on her baby but trusted he would not hurt her.23 Aug 12:34 AM
Opinion<i>Paula Bennett</i>: Why you should care about child abuseThe Minister for Social Development and Employment says New Zealand's neglected children are a silent timebomb.22 Aug 10:21 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for killing toddlerA man who admitted more than 20 drug charges, and was found guilty of a toddler's manslaughter, has been jailed for nine-and-a-half years.12 Aug 12:20 AM
Opinion<i>Deborah Coddington</i>: Time to wake up to reality of child-bashing shameToday's column may offend, so if you're of delicate mind, turn the page now. 07 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandCYF's involvement with baby to be reviewed CYF has been involved with the family of six-month-old Cezar Taylor, who died last night from non-accidental head injuries, numerous times over recent years.29 Jul 06:35 AM
New ZealandBaby dies as police lay charges against mother's partnerA six-month-old baby hospitalised with head injuries after an alleged assault has died.28 Jul 04:00 PM
